India’s Q1 GDP growth surprises at 7.8%, driven by services and manufacturing: SBI report
Aug 29, 2025, at 11:07 pm
New Delhi: India’s economy expanded by 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of FY26, its fastest pace in five quarters and well above consensus expectations, according to the latest SBI Ecowrap.
Gold, silver hit record highs over inflation worries
Aug 29, 2025, at 10:35 pm
Mumbai: Gold and silver surged to all-time highs on Friday, dampening consumer sentiment, jewellers said. At the retail level, gold climbed to ₹1,02,388 per 10 gm, while silver touched ₹1,17,572 per kg, The Economic Times reported.
Reliance, Meta to launch ₹855 cr JV for enterprise AI solutions in India
Aug 29, 2025, at 07:51 pm
Mumbai: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Meta Platforms Inc. have announced a joint venture to develop and scale enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for Indian businesses and select overseas markets.
Aug 29, 2025, at 07:29 pm
Mumbai: Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, the telecom arm of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), will launch India’s largest-ever initial public offering (IPO) in 2026, Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani said on Friday.
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw slams Bengaluru’s poor infrastructure, DK Shivakumar responds
Aug 29, 2025, at 06:07 pm
Bengaluru: Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar Shaw has said Bengaluru boasts the "best talent and the best weather but the worst infrastructure", arguing that if the city fixed its problems with garbage, debris and roads, it could rank among the world’s best.
India's GDP grew 7.8 percent in Q1, compared to 6.5 percent last year
Aug 29, 2025, at 05:28 pm
In positive news for India amid the recent tariff imposition by the US, the Indian GDP grew by 7.8 per cent in first quarter of this financial year against an estimate of 6.5 percent, as per government data released on Friday.
Domestic air passenger traffic shrinks 2.94% YoY, Air India loses 1% market share sequentially
Aug 28, 2025, at 11:55 pm
New Delhi: Domestic air passenger traffic declined 2.94% year-on-year to 1.26 crore in July, according to official data released on Wednesday.
Rakesh Gangwal nets $501 million in scaled-down IndiGo stake sale: Report
Aug 28, 2025, at 11:17 pm
Mumbai: Billionaire Rakesh Gangwal’s latest effort to pare his stake in IndiGo raised $501 million, but at a reduced scale, Bloomberg reported.
Trump tariffs are a power play, not about fairness: Raghuram Rajan
Aug 28, 2025, at 05:42 pm
New Delhi: For former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan, Donald Trump’s decision to slap a 50% duty on Indian goods is less about fairness and more about power.
‘If the Indians don’t budge…’: Trump’s economic adviser issues fresh trade warning to India
Aug 28, 2025, at 04:56 pm
Donald Trump’s chief economic adviser has cautioned that unless India reins in its imports of Russian crude, the US President will not soften his position on Washington’s steep tariffs against Indian goods.
India downplays Trump’s 50% tariff shock, calls it a temporary hurdle in US trade ties
Aug 27, 2025, at 10:16 pm
New Delhi: The Narendra Modi government has sought to calm nerves over Donald Trump’s steep 50 percent tariff on Indian goods.
India plans aggressive textile outreach in 40 nations as US slaps 50% tariff
Aug 27, 2025, at 09:28 pm
New Delhi: India is gearing up for an aggressive global push to safeguard its textile exports after the United States imposed a steep 50 percent tariff on Indian goods, impacting shipments worth more than USD 48 billion, PTI reported, citing official sources.
India poised to be world’s No. 2 economy in PPP terms by 2038: EY
Aug 27, 2025, at 07:24 pm
New Delhi: India could climb to the position of the world’s second-largest economy in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms by 2038, with its GDP estimated to touch USD 34.2 trillion, according to EY’s analysis based on IMF forecasts.
Why India won’t stop buying Russian oil, despite Trump’s tariffs: Report
Aug 27, 2025, at 06:03 pm
India has made clear that it will not abandon Russian oil, even as President Donald Trump ratchets up pressure with punishing tariffs. For the world’s fastest-growing major economy and most populous country, energy security is non-negotiable, The New York Times reports.
Aug 27, 2025, at 02:40 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: "The UK is going through a recession, and we had some work in the US that also flopped," Shamim Azad, a leather exporter, narrates his ordeal as the Trump administration's 50 percent tariffs on imports from India became effective on August 27 amid India's firm stand on "no compromise" policy.
CCI clears Adani Group’s proposed acquisition of debt-laden Jaiprakash Associates
Aug 26, 2025, at 11:25 pm
New Delhi: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday said it has given in-principle approval to Adani Group’s proposed acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), subject to the conglomerate winning the ongoing insolvency proceedings, PTI reported.
TCS names Amit Kapur to lead new AI and services transformation unit
Aug 26, 2025, at 08:44 pm
Bengaluru: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has appointed Amit Kapur to head its newly created AI and services transformation unit, Reuters reported, citing a company memo it reviewed on Tuesday.
Gangwal family set to offload 3.1% IndiGo stake via block deals
Aug 26, 2025, at 08:36 pm
Gurugram: The Rakesh Gangwal family is preparing to sell up to 3.1% of its stake in InterGlobe Aviation, the parent of budget airline IndiGo, through block deals, The Economic Times reported, citing reports.
ONGC plans trading unit to handle crude and fuel from group companies
Aug 26, 2025, at 06:48 pm
New Delhi: India’s state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) is considering the creation of a trading unit to handle crude and refined fuel from its group companies, a senior ONGC Videsh official revealed at an industry gathering, Reuters reported.
Vodafone Idea Infra plans ₹50 bn debt sale in September to fund expansion
Aug 26, 2025, at 05:05 pm
Mumbai: Vodafone Idea Telecom Infrastructure, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vodafone Idea, is preparing to raise up to ₹50 billion ($569.5 million) through a debt sale in September, Reuters reported, citing three people with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.
How Demat Accounts Make Investing with SIPs and Redeeming Mutual Funds Easier?
Aug 26, 2025, at 03:06 pm
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Mid-Cap Fund Investing: Key Tips For Maximising Returns
Aug 26, 2025, at 02:58 pm
Investing in a mid-cap fund offers a powerful avenue for portfolio growth while managing risk. Mid-cap funds target companies whose market value lies between that of small-cap and large-cap firms. These companies often bring the innovation and flexibility of smaller businesses combined with the stability and established operations of larger corporations.
More Reasons to Save: Here's a Women's Savings Account That Gives High Interest and More!
Aug 22, 2025, at 06:47 pm
Saving money is no longer just a financial habit—it’s a powerful step towards independence, especially for women. With rising aspirations, expanding roles, and evolving financial responsibilities, women today need more than just a basic account. They need a solution that rewards them, supports their lifestyle, and grows their wealth over time.
India clears 23 chip design projects under DLI scheme
Aug 22, 2025, at 06:37 pm
New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced on Friday that it has approved 23 semiconductor design projects under its Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme.
Aug 22, 2025, at 06:13 pm
Tokyo: Japan is set to announce a decade-long investment target of 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) for India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit later this month, The Times of India reported, citing Kyodo News.
BMW Group India hits 5,000 EV deliveries, launches 4,000 km charging corridor from Jammu to Madurai
Aug 22, 2025, at 05:26 pm
New Delhi: BMW Group India announced that it has delivered over 5,000 electric vehicles, becoming the first luxury carmaker in the country to achieve this milestone.
Centre likely to slash AGR dues of Airtel, Vodafone Idea after PMO review
Aug 22, 2025, at 05:17 pm
New Delhi: Telecom giants Airtel and Vodafone Idea are set to get a major relief, as the Central government is considering a sharp reduction in their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues, NDTV Profit reported, citing sources.
India weighs RCEP return amid US tariff strain, improving ties with China
Aug 21, 2025, at 11:40 pm
New Delhi: India is reconsidering rejoining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) after tensions with the United States over tariffs and an upswing in relations with China, Mint reported on August 21.
Starlink gets Aadhaar e-KYC nod for customer verification in India
Aug 21, 2025, at 10:28 pm
New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Wednesday announced that the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has onboarded Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt Ltd.
Vehicle prices to fall as GST slabs slashed; ICE cars, bikes to shift to 18%: Report
Aug 21, 2025, at 09:23 pm
New Delhi: The automobile sector is set to receive a big boost this festive season with the Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST approving the Centre’s tax rationalisation proposal, according to a Moneycontrol report.