India’s monsoon in September could determine the fate of the 2026 kharif harvest and influence inflation, as regional rainfall deficits threaten crop yields amid shifting farm patterns and uneven reservoir levels. September has emerged as the decisive month for India’s…
Andhra Pradesh is shifting from mineral extraction to a value-added model by promoting local processing and manufacturing, aiming to create jobs and maximise state revenue from mineral resources such as gold, coal, titanium, lithium, and steel investments. Andhra Pradesh is…
India’s securities regulator has imposed a seven-year ban on Debock Industries and its managing director, Mukesh Singh, after uncovering a wide-ranging accounting scheme that misled investors and facilitated their migration to the main market, triggering significant penalties and disgorgement orders.…
Reliance Industries’ digital subsidiary Jio Platforms has received regulatory approval for an initial public offering that could raise $3.8 billion, potentially surpassing India’s previous record for the biggest IPO. India is on course for its biggest stock-market listing after Jio…
Corporate India’s CSR expenditure reached a new high in 2024-25, with a 17% increase, yet concerns remain over regional imbalances and project impact, prompting calls for more transparency and targeted investment. Corporate India’s spending on social responsibility climbed to a…
A Bank of Baroda report highlights increasing capacity utilisation across India’s infrastructure-linked industries, driven by public spending and demand growth, signalling a potential surge in fresh investments over the coming years. A Bank of Baroda Economic Research report says India’s…
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India raises concerns over Meghalaya’s Rs 4,322 crore investment in public sector enterprises, highlighting minimal financial returns and lack of dividend policies, raising questions on state financial management. The Comptroller and Auditor General of…
The USDA predicts India’s cotton output for 2026/27 at 24.5 million bales, citing below-normal rainfall and dry weather risks, with domestic demand supporting prices amid a tighter global supply outlook. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service in…
India’s Defence Ministry has introduced relaxed export and licensing procedures to accelerate overseas sales for domestic defence manufacturers, coinciding with a record rise in defence production and exports, while maintaining safeguards on sensitive technologies. India’s Defence Ministry has loosened export…
A taskforce recommended India create a dedicated Green Finance Institution to catalyse private capital for climate and industrial transition projects, aiming to unlock up to $1 trillion over the next decade. India should create a dedicated Green Finance Institution to…
The recent verdict in the Subhash Chandra case is prompting lenders to re-evaluate their approach to personal guarantees amid concerns over recoveries and legal challenges, signalling a potential shift in insolvency proceedings. Lenders are expected to become more cautious about…
The Indian rupee ended the week firmer against the dollar, buoyed by dollar inflows linked to a nearing deposit window closure, while market focus shifts to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming remarks for clues on future policy directions. The rupee ended…
