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.
Apr 15, 2025, at 09:00 pm
New Delhi: The ongoing US-China trade war has triggered a spike in Chinese goods entering India, prompting domestic industries to urge the government to impose anti-dumping duties, according to a Business Standard report.
India’s retail inflation dips to 3.34% in March, lowest since Sept 2019
Apr 15, 2025, at 08:41 pm
New Delhi: India’s retail inflation dropped to 3.34% year-on-year in March, marking the lowest level since September 2019, as per government data released on Tuesday.
India, US finalise first-phase trade pact terms amid tariff tensions and ‘Mission 500’ push
Apr 15, 2025, at 06:16 pm
New Delhi: India and the United States have concluded the terms of reference for the initial stage of a bilateral trade agreement, according to a report by Reuters citing an Indian trade official.
Andhra Pradesh offers TCS land in Vizag for 99 paisa to woo major tech investment
Apr 15, 2025, at 05:26 pm
Amravati: In a strategic move to attract major IT investments, the Andhra Pradesh government has allotted 21.16 acres of land in Visakhapatnam to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for a token price of just 99 paisa, media reports said.
Blue Star launches diverse range of 150 models of room ACs
Apr 14, 2025, at 06:39 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Blue Star Limited has launched a diverse range of 150 models of room air conditioners.
Ultraviolette Automotive unveils world's most advanced electric scooter and motorcycle in Kolkata
Apr 14, 2025, at 06:33 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Ultraviolette Automotive has introduced two new electric vehicles to the Indian market, Tesseract electric scooter and Shockwave motorcycle.
Apr 14, 2025, at 06:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Former Union Minister Smriti Irani addressed the young leaders and uprising entrepreneurs and future change makers who have not only held positions but also created large-scale systems and frameworks that continue to shape India's future, at an event organised by Young Leaders Forum of the Indian Chamber of Commerce earlier this month.
Apple ramps up India iPhone production to $22 billion, deepens shift from China: Report
Apr 13, 2025, at 04:50 pm
Bengaluru: Apple Inc. assembled $22 billion worth of iPhones in India in the year through March 2025, marking a nearly 60% year-on-year jump as the tech giant steps up efforts to diversify beyond China, Bloomberg reported.
UPI outage disrupts digital transactions in India
Apr 12, 2025, at 03:14 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The digital transactions of many users came to a halt after an outage in the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) across India on Saturday, media reports said.
Smartphones become India’s top export as shipments cross ₹2 lakh cr in FY25: Report
Apr 11, 2025, at 11:57 pm
New Delhi: India’s mobile phone exports have reached a record-breaking ₹2,00,000 crore in the financial year 2024-25, marking a 55% rise from ₹1,29,000 crore in FY24, Moneycontrol reported, citing data from the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA).
No plans to relax FDI restrictions on China: Piyush Goyal
Apr 11, 2025, at 10:30 pm
New Delhi: India is not looking to encourage foreign direct investment (FDI) from China, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday, signalling that New Delhi is unlikely to lift the curbs introduced in 2020 on overseas investments from its neighbour, according to a PTI report.
Tesla halts Model S, X orders in China amid deepening US-China trade war
Apr 11, 2025, at 09:02 pm
Beijing: Tesla has stopped accepting new orders for its Model S and Model X vehicles in China, according to a Reuters report on Friday, as trade tensions between the US and China spiral following tit-for-tat tariff hikes.