S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its forecast for India's real GDP growth to 7% for the FY27. Strong industrial activity, healthy consumption, and significant government investment contributed to this optimistic outlook. The Reserve Bank of India is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points due to rising inflation. Meanwhile, weather-related risks could affect agricultural output in the…
Rupee’s depreciation over the past 1.5 years is likely to prove temporary amid India’s underlying BoP strength, says Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Poonam Gupta
India experienced accelerated business growth in September due to increased demand in manufacturing and services sectors. The HSBC flash India Composite Purchasing Managers' Index rose significantly from August, indicating expansion. However, export growth slowed, impacting overall economic performance negatively. Hiring in the services sector also declined, limiting job growth prospects…
Shares of Ola Electric will be in focus on Thursday after the company said its board will meet on September 28 to consider a rights issue. The proposed fundraise comes months after the electric two-wheeler maker raised ₹780 crore through a QIP.
Lengthy import tariff and tax investigations have been a sore point for foreign investors in India and embroiled companies like Samsung and Volkswagen, though Indian officials say they are simply enforcing the law of the land.
State-run oil marketing companies are facing mounting losses on petrol and diesel sales as a surge in crude prices outpaces unchanged domestic fuel prices, rating agency ICRA said. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) are losing Rs 8 a litre on petrol, and Rs 9 on diesel, while under-recoveries on domestic liquefied…
Fitch Ratings on Wednesday raised India's GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 6.9 per cent, from 6.4 per cent, citing strong economic growth in the June quarter and overall economic resilience. According to Fitch, India's economic momentum is likely to moderate over the remaining fiscal year, prompting the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to increase interest rates by 0.25 per cent in…
Airtel Money plans to launch an IPO in London, having originally set its sights on the first half of 2026. Due to current market conditions affecting investor interest, the listing has been rescheduled for the second half. With projections valuing the company between $8 billion and $9 billion, the aim is to secure at least $800 million.
OMCs are facing mounting pressure as elevated crude oil prices push petrol and diesel marketing margins into negative territory, while domestic LPG losses have reached around Rs 300 per cylinder, ICRA said. The rating agency estimates OMCs are losing around Rs 530 crore daily, with unchanged domestic fuel prices and supply disruptions in West Asia adding to profitability and cash-flow pressures.
The government has cut import duties on crude palm and soya oils to 5 per cent and crude sunflower oil to zero, with lower rates on refined oils taking effect on September 24
An Indian court has ruled that nicotine pouches sold at duty-free shops are subject to domestic laws. The Adani Group challenged the legality of their items, arguing they are not drugs and are innovatively classified. Authorities maintained that selling such products poses a public health risk and violates drug laws. The court concluded that regulations apply to goods sold within Indian…
The SWAGAT-FI framework, launched on June 1, simplifies registration for trusted foreign investors, including pension and sovereign funds. Over 164 registrations have already been recorded within just 100 days of implementation. This new system now allows a 10-year registration period, which reduces compliance costs significantly for long-term investors. While initial registrants include major…
Shares of Exide Industries Ltd ended at ₹426.65, down by ₹2.75, or 0.64%, on the BSE.
Irdai proposes prohibiting dark patterns on insurance websites that require personal details to access information. The reforms aim to improve transparency and make insurance distribution more customer-centric. A new framework categorizing distribution entities is also suggested to simplify the existing structure. Proposed changes include reducing Expense of Management limits for life and general…
Nearly 50% of the ₹2,100 crore that Elevate Campuses plans on raising will be used to acquire 16 K-12 entities and campuses from the promoter group and connected entities.
Economists said revisions to GDP growth projections by these institutions were expected as the print for the June quarter was better than expected
The orders cover about 1.975 million metres of woven shirting and finished fabrics including poly cotton, higher cotton content shirting and other finished fabric specifications
The bank has recently explored finding partners to underwrite rejected applications for its co-branded credit cards.
Higher prices and lower volumes appear here to stay, shaking up the device industry.
The upper house of Swiss parliament backed a proposal to ease new capital demands on the group, while rejecting a stricter requirement in a bill put forward by the country’s government.
The rapid trades—all at nearly $5,500—occurred in a single Kalshi market. The prediction market says the trades represent normal activity.
U.S. stocks dropped, led by the Nasdaq composite, as U.S. bond yields jumped to their highest levels in nearly two decades and the dollar strengthened.
The U.S. dollar rose to its highest level since late July against a basket of currencies Wednesday as markets bet on the Federal Reserve raising interest rates further.
India’s housing market is seeing a widening divide between affordable and premium homes. While sales of properties below ₹50 lakh fell sharply in the first half of 2026, demand for ₹1.5–3 crore homes surged. Rising launches and slower sales are adding to inventory pressures, leaving developers dependent on festive-season demand, incentives and possible government intervention.
The expansion takes Accenture’s total leased area at the campus to 5.67 lakh sq ft, with the company expected to pay around ₹269 crore in rent over five years, according to property transaction data from Propstack.
Cybersecurity solutions provider Check Point Software Technologies on Wednesday announced the appointment of Krishnan V V as its Managing Director and Country Head for India and South Asia, effective immediately. In his new role, Krishnan will oversee the company's business strategy, profit and loss (P&L) performance, go-to-market execution, and organisational development across the region…
Industry estimates are currently pointing to 9-11 per cent FMCG demand growth through the August-November festive period
RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said India is steadily moving towards an 8% growth equilibrium, with a resilient financial sector and improving external position, even as equity markets remain disconnected from the underlying economic strength, a gap she expects to narrow soon.
The company said the acquisition has been undertaken for the purpose of consolidating the investment portfolio at the listed holding company level.
The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026 features 131 self-made women entrepreneurs, including 33 dollar billionaires. Their businesses span sectors such as technology, beauty, healthcare, enterprise software and financial services, with wealth among the top 10 ranging from ₹3,800 crore to ₹77,400 crore. Here is a look at the 10 wealthiest self-made women on the 2026 Hurun list.
This initiative seeks to lower insurance costs for consumers while enhancing the sustainability of insurers, ultimately promoting greater accountability and competition within the industry.
NSE IPO listing date is September 24. Check NSE IPO listing time, GMP today, expected listing price, allotment, subscription and key factors to watch.
Fraud prevention company's analysis shows that people must treat requests to open or operate bank accounts on behalf of others with caution
Pre-budget meetings for the Union Budget 2027-28 will commence on October 12 and continue until November 13. These discussions aim to finalize the Revised Estimate for 2026-27 and the Budget Estimate for 2027-28. Ministries are required to submit necessary details by October 6 to facilitate these meetings. The Budget is expected to address economic growth, job creation, and domestic demand.
Government to examine advantages as well as potential disadvantages to take a ‘balanced approach’ on the matter
The proposed duty on aluminium foil of 80 micron and below ranges from $93.53 per tonne to $976.99 per tonne. The Finance Ministry will take the final decision on the recommendation.
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator is examining whether margin requirements for longer-term derivative contracts can be reduced, while continuing measures to address high F&O losses and improve market functioning.
Growth averaged 4.5% post 2015 compared to 3 per cent between 1967-1995 and 1996-2014
Farmers said that a 15-16 kg carton of apples is currently selling for ₹700-1,000, down from ₹1,100-1,700 a few weeks ago.
Shares of Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd ended at ₹227.65, up by ₹1.75, or 0.77%, on the BSE.
Cupid has set a revenue target of ₹1,085 crore in this fiscal and ₹1,500 crore in FY29 with the focus on building a larger and more diversified FMCG and healthcare platform
As Chinese President Xi Jinping lands at Joint Base Andrews near Washington, DC, for a high-level meeting with US President Donald Trump, markets and economies worldwide, including Indian markets, are not expecting any major breakthrough from the two sides.US equities, meanwhile, fell on Wednesday as rising Treasury yields and concerns over further Federal Reserve rate hikes weighed on sentiment…
The bidding for the Adroit Industries IPO opened on September 23, 2026, and will close on September 25, 2026. The allotment is expected to be finalised on September 28, 2026.
Mishra listed fragmented global alliances, dependence on imports, pressure on the country's external accounts and artificial intelligence as four main risks the country faces.
Multiples Alternate Asset Management is moving into the industrial and precision manufacturing sectors for the first time, targeting family-owned businesses. The PE firm is investing via its $885 million Fund IV as it also shows keen interest in the technology and AI areas.
DMI Finance, a digital lending NBFC, raised ₹1,455 crore via secured, listed NCDs to fuel its lending portfolio growth and diversify funding sources.
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