Rising temperatures in India are increasingly damaging the economy, affecting sectors reliant on outdoor labour and escalating demand on energy systems, with vulnerable communities bearing the brunt of the heat crisis. Extreme heat is no longer just a seasonal nuisance…
ITC Infotech and Happiest Minds are set to combine operations in a strategic deal aimed at creating a US$1 billion AI-driven global technology services company, pending regulatory approval within 15 months. Shares of Happiest Minds Technologies and ITC Infotech were…
Maruti Suzuki India announces a significant increase in its capital expenditure to ₹77,500 crore between FY27 and FY31, aiming to expand manufacturing, enhance R&D, and develop new models amid shifting market dynamics. Maruti Suzuki India is preparing its biggest investment…
India’s audit exposes weaknesses in its EV subsidy programme, while global fragrance giants face probes over suspected price collusion, highlighting regulatory gaps in managing large public and private sector schemes. India’s state auditor has laid bare deep flaws in the…
India’s GDP growth of 7.8% in the April-June quarter defies geopolitical tensions and global uncertainties, highlighting its resilient economic trajectory amid external pressures. India’s economy expanded 7.8% in the April-June quarter, beating forecasts and reinforcing the view that the country…
India’s food inflation is now driven more by protein-rich staples, processed foods, and imported edible oils, as weather risks and global prices add pressure, according to the August 2026 government report. India’s food inflation is changing shape, with protein-rich staples,…
India’s foreign-exchange reserves have reached an all-time high of $729.33 billion, driven by continuous dollar inflows and central bank measures to stabilise the rupee, signalling strong external sector resilience. India’s foreign-exchange reserves have climbed to a record $729.33 billion, according…
The Congress party questions the validity of India’s 7.8% GDP rise in Q1, arguing it masks deeper economic issues such as weak private investment, rising unemployment, and unequal benefits, amid government claims of resilience. The Congress party on Monday questioned…
Despite sustained demand from power, defence, and data centres, the capital goods industry faces near-term challenges from rising costs and geopolitical disruptions, with select companies showing promising order growth. Capital goods companies are heading into the next phase of the…
Advait Energy Transitions is rapidly advancing into the green energy sector, with plans for a large-scale manufacturing facility and a booming order book, positioning itself as a key player in India’s green hydrogen market growth. Advait Energy Transitions is moving…
India’s banking sector ended August with a significant cash surplus of about Rs 5.05 lakh crore, driven by foreign currency deposit inflows and government expenditures, prompting RBI to use monetary tools to manage liquidity levels. India’s banking system ended August…
Indian Oil Corporation has increased LPG output by nearly 30% and exceeded normal refinery operations as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten fuel supplies, demonstrating India’s efforts to mitigate supply disruptions amid geopolitical instability. Indian Oil Corporation said it…
