Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s two-day Delhi-NCR drive has secured proposals worth ₹66,392 crore and the promise of over 54,000 jobs, illustrating the state’s strategic move to establish itself as a manufacturing hub through the Purvodaya initiative. Odisha Chief…
India leveraged the 16th BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Jaipur to advance an ambitious agenda aimed at strengthening trade resilience, supporting small firms, and enhancing digital commerce pathways, marking a significant step forward in its 2026 chairship plans. India used…
As tensions in West Asia threaten supply routes, India’s dependence on imports and limited strategic reserves highlight vulnerabilities that could disrupt growth and inflation management. India’s vulnerability to oil shocks has sharpened again as tensions in West Asia underlined how…
Institutional investors are increasingly worried about an AI bubble, citing high valuations, massive infrastructure spending, and a growing concentration of market value in AI-linked stocks, raising questions about the sustainability of recent gains. Institutional investors are growing more uneasy about…
Self-help groups have transformed small savings into a community-based financial system that challenges traditional formal banking models, prioritising trust, accessibility, and cultural relevance for women in rural India. Self-help groups have long been presented as a route to cheap credit,…
A Mumbai employee was duped into transferring ₹1.98 crore after fraudsters impersonated a senior executive on WhatsApp, highlighting escalating corporate cyber scams and the importance of verification protocols. A Mumbai company employee has lost ₹1.98 crore in a WhatsApp impersonation…
Apple is preparing to launch its digital payment service in India by late 2023 or October, focusing initially on credit card transactions on global networks amid ongoing negotiations with local banks over interchange fees and regulatory approvals. Apple is preparing…
A Business Standard analysis reveals that listed holding companies rooted in Indian family-run business groups now include 41 firms, exemplifying a significant shift in corporate structures with some surpassing trillion-rupee market values, highlighting their rising prominence and expanding influence across…
Strong domestic credit growth and increased foreign inflows bolster India’s market outlook, even as global investor caution persists, according to Jefferies. India’s domestic economy and a rebound in foreign currency inflows are giving markets a stronger near-term foundation, even as…
Latest analysis reveals that most large Indian family-owned business groups have structured their core investments through publicly listed holding companies, with Bajaj Holdings and Tata Investment Corporation emerging as major players in this evolving ownership landscape. Business Standard’s latest analysis…
