Trump-era tariffs may dent India’s GDP by up to 0.2-0.5%, says finance secretary Ajay Seth
Apr 24, 2025, at 11:41 pm
Washington, D.C.: India’s Finance Secretary Ajay Seth on Wednesday said that U.S. tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump’s administration could reduce India’s GDP growth by 0.2 to 0.5 percentage points, Reuters reported.
HUL Q4 profit dips 3.7%, but dividend cheer lifts sentiment with ₹53 per share payout
Apr 24, 2025, at 10:48 pm
New Delhi: Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) posted a mixed bag of Q4 FY25 results, with subdued earnings but a standout show of shareholder generosity through an impressive dividend payout.
NTPC Green Energy awards 378 MW wind project to Suzlon
Apr 23, 2025, at 08:42 pm
Pune: Indian multinational wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon has secured a 378 MW wind energy project from NTPC Green Energy Ltd. (NGEL).
BluSmart’s abrupt shutdown hits Tata, Citroën hard
Apr 23, 2025, at 08:27 pm
Tata Motors and French automaker Citroën are facing a major setback following the abrupt suspension of operations by BluSmart, India’s largest all-electric fleet operator, according to a Financial Express report.
LG Electronics pauses India IPO plans amid market volatility
Apr 23, 2025, at 05:36 pm
Mumbai: South Korea's LG Electronics has put the brakes on the planned initial public offering (IPO) of its Indian subsidiary, citing ongoing turbulence in equity markets, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, quoting sources familiar with the development.
Apr 23, 2025, at 04:39 pm
Tesla’s Chief Financial Officer Vaibhav Taneja said the electric carmaker is still deliberating the right time to enter the Indian market, citing concerns over the country’s steep 100 per cent import duty, which is making potential buyers uneasy about high prices.
Gold price hits historic Rs 1 lakh milestone
Apr 22, 2025, at 02:14 pm
Gold prices in India crossed the Rs. 1 lakh mark in the retail market on Tuesday, triggering excitement among investors.
Apr 21, 2025, at 09:56 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: JSW Energy Limited, a leading private-sector power producer in India and a part of the $24 billion JSW Group, Monday commenced construction of its 1,600 MW (2x800 MW) ultra supercritical thermal power plant in West Bengal's Salboni.
India must create 8–10 million jobs annually: PM’s Principal Secretary P K Mishra
Apr 20, 2025, at 06:10 pm
Sambalpur (Odisha): P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, on Saturday stressed the urgency of creating 8 to 10 million jobs annually in India, media reports said.
India’s automobile exports jump 19% in FY25, cross 53 lakh units on robust global demand
Apr 20, 2025, at 05:32 pm
New Delhi: India’s automobile exports rose 19% year-on-year in the 2024-25 fiscal, reaching 53.63 lakh units (53,63,089), up from 45 lakh units (45,00,494) in FY24.
Indian govt denies plans to levy GST on UPI transactions above ₹2,000
Apr 18, 2025, at 11:42 pm
New Delhi: The government on Friday firmly denied reports suggesting it plans to impose Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions exceeding ₹2,000, describing such claims as “false, misleading, and baseless.”
Nothing Technology exploring export growth from India: CEO Carl Pei amid Trump tariffs
Apr 18, 2025, at 10:59 pm
British smartphone manufacturer Nothing Technology is looking into increasing exports from India to navigate the uncertainty surrounding “Trump tariffs” and shifting global trade dynamics, media reports said.
India eyes US firms exiting China as Trump’s tariffs reshape global trade: Report
Apr 18, 2025, at 09:27 pm
New Delhi: India is making a concerted push to lure US companies relocating their manufacturing bases out of China, as steep tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have made production in the country significantly more expensive, according to a report by The Economic Times.
India-made electronics gaining global trust, says IT minister Vaishnaw
Apr 18, 2025, at 08:32 pm
Manesar (Haryana): Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said India’s growing reliability in electronics manufacturing and strengthened commitment to intellectual property rights are earning global recognition and creating new opportunities for manufacturers, designers, and young talent, according to an ANI report.
Apr 18, 2025, at 06:50 pm
New Delhi: Electric cab aggregator BluSmart remained offline on Thursday across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai after market regulator SEBI took enforcement action against one of its co-founders over alleged fund misuse at an associated company.
Narayana Murthy’s 17-month-old grandson earns ₹3.3 cr in dividend from Infosys shares
Apr 18, 2025, at 05:53 pm
Bengaluru: At just 17 months old, Ekagrah Rohan Murty — grandson of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy — has emerged as one of India’s youngest millionaires, media reports said.
ITC signs agreement to acquire ayurvedic-baby care brand Mother Sparsh
Apr 17, 2025, at 11:51 pm
ITC Limited has signed definitive agreements to acquire the balance 73.5% stake in Mother Sparsh Baby Care Private Limited, an associate company, operating in the premium ayurvedic and natural baby care space.
Jio Financial Q4 net profit inches up 1.8% to ₹316 cr; AUM tops ₹10,000 cr
Apr 17, 2025, at 10:59 pm
Mumbai: Jio Financial Services Ltd posted a consolidated net profit of ₹316.11 crore for the March quarter, a marginal increase of 1.8% over ₹311 crore reported in the same period last year.
Infosys Q4 net profit drops 12% YoY to ₹7,033 crore; revenue grows nearly 8%
Apr 17, 2025, at 10:07 pm
New Delhi: IT services giant Infosys on Thursday reported a 12% year-on-year (YoY) decline in net profit to ₹7,033 crore for the quarter ended March 2025 (Q4FY25), even as revenue rose 7.9% YoY to ₹40,928 crore, the company said in an exchange filing.
Apr 17, 2025, at 10:01 pm
New Delhi: Rio Tinto, the world’s second-largest miner, announced on Thursday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India-based AMG Metals & Materials (AMG M&M) to explore a large-scale low-carbon aluminium project in India, according to a Reuters report.
U.S. cotton exports to India surge as China demand dips and prices fall: Report
Apr 17, 2025, at 08:46 pm
New Delhi: U.S. upland cotton exports to India have seen a sharp increase in recent months, driven by falling American cotton prices, escalating global tariff disputes, and a surge in demand from India, Reuters reported, citing industry experts.
From Search to Keys: How ACKO Drive Makes Car Buying Effortless
Apr 17, 2025, at 11:51 am
Buying a car is a significant milestone in many people's lives. It's not just a purchase; it's an investment of hard-earned money. However, the traditional car-buying process can often feel overwhelming and complicated. Thankfully, with platforms like ACKO Drive, purchasing your dream car has never been easier. This article will explore how ACKO Drive transforms the car-buying experience into a seamless journey from search to keys.
China tightens grip on rare earths with export curbs on seven critical metals
Apr 16, 2025, at 10:32 pm
Beijing: Rare earth minerals—used in everything from nuclear fuel rods and smartphones to fighter jets—have become a powerful tool in China's escalating trade standoff with the United States, Bloomberg reports.
Wipro Q4 profit jumps 26% YoY to ₹3,570 cr, but revenue growth remains tepid
Apr 16, 2025, at 08:14 pm
Mumbai: Wipro reported a net profit of ₹3,570 crore for the fourth quarter of FY25, marking a 25.9% rise year-on-year and a 6.4% sequential increase, media reports said.
Jupiter International Ltd secures ₹500 cr investment to boost solar manufacturing
Apr 16, 2025, at 08:05 pm
Kolkata: Photovoltaic solar cells manufacturer Jupiter International announced Wednesday that it has secured a ₹500 crore investment from ValueQuest SCALE Fund and its affiliates.
India’s inland water cargo hits record 145.5 MT in FY25
Apr 16, 2025, at 07:59 pm
Guwahati: India's inland water transport (IWT) sector clocked its highest-ever cargo throughput in FY2024–25, with 145.5 million tonnes (MT) moved across the National Waterways (NWs), media reports said.
SBI Card, Tata Digital partner to launch Tata Neu SBI Card
Apr 16, 2025, at 07:28 pm
SBI Card, a pure-play credit card issuer, in partnership with Tata Digital announced the launch of Tata Neu SBI Card on Wednesday.
FIIs end 9-day selling streak, buy ₹6,065 cr in Indian equities amid tariff volatility: Report
Apr 16, 2025, at 04:56 pm
Mumbai: Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) made a strong return to Indian equities on April 15, purchasing shares worth ₹6,065.78 crore, Business Standard reported, citing NSE data.
Apple airlifted iPhones worth $2 billion from India ahead of Trump's tariff announcement: Report
Apr 16, 2025, at 12:28 am
Apple's main India suppliers, Foxconn and Tata, shipped nearly $2 billion worth of iPhones to the United States in March, which is an all-time high record, ahead of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcement, media reports quoting customs data said.
IEA slashes 2025 oil demand forecast by 300,000 b/d amid global trade tensions
Apr 15, 2025, at 11:04 pm
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has sharply reduced its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2025 by 300,000 barrels per day (b/d), revising it down to 730,000 b/d, media reports said.