India maintains sufficient wheat and rice reserves to meet domestic demand and support exports, despite climate pressures and global trade disruptions, as the government amplifies its focus on self-reliance and contingency planning. India has enough wheat and rice in reserve…
The Indian central government introduces a bill to limit states’ powers to levy taxes on mineral rights, aiming to streamline regulation and attract investment amidst ongoing legal disputes. The Indian government has moved to tighten central control over the mining…
Hitachi Energy India reports a surge in order backlog, propelled by expansion in transmission, renewables, and data centres, signalling a transformative phase in the country’s power infrastructure growth. Hitachi Energy India is seeing demand widen across the power ecosystem, with…
India’s consumer goods industry is set for a stronger festive season driven by increased demand, but rising costs and fierce competition present ongoing challenges for companies aiming to maintain margins and innovate at pace. India’s consumer sector is heading into…
A rising challenge to fiscal transparency, Indian states increasingly rely on off-budget borrowing, complicating true assessment of public debt amid calls for reform and better disclosure practices. India’s state finances are under growing pressure to become more transparent, as off-budget…
The southern Indian state introduces a new PPP policy and ₹1,500 crore viability gap fund to attract private investment and fast-track projects across transport, healthcare, energy, and urban infrastructure sectors as part of its Swarna Andhra Vision 2047 initiative. Andhra…
India is contemplating the introduction of processing charges on its dominant digital payment systems, risking a fundamental shift in an ecosystem that has transformed domestic commerce and attracted global scrutiny, as the government debates whether to treat UPI as a…
CMS Info Systems reports an 11% drop in net profit for June quarter due to currency supply disruptions, but highlights record services revenue and new business wins amid ongoing push for technological enhancement. CMS Info Systems reported an 11% fall…
Major Indian fast-moving consumer goods companies are set to raise prices selectively from September as persistent inflation and high input costs threaten margins, impacting everyday essentials like biscuits, soap, and edible oils. Indian fast-moving consumer goods companies are preparing another…
India’s Ministry of Defence has clarified that private defence firms involved in government schemes will receive full reimbursement of the 18% GST charged on research and development grants, easing financial pressures for start-ups and MSMEs under the Innovation for Defence…
