India’s engineering goods exports surged 18% in July 2026, maintaining robust momentum despite regional tensions, with the US and China remaining key markets, though challenges loom on the horizon. India’s engineering goods exports rose 18% year on year to $12.24…
India plans to invest up to Rs 13,000 crore in a new initiative to boost domestic production of critical battery components, aiming to reduce dependency on Chinese imports and accelerate self-reliance in the sector. India is preparing a fresh battery…
India’s manufacturing sector faces a persistent challenge with a decreasing ability to add domestic value, relying increasingly on imports and low-margin inputs, undermining the government’s Viksit Bharat vision for a robust industrial base. India’s manufacturing ambitions face a stubborn problem:…
The Tata Group is exploring options, including a stake exchange with Shapoorji Pallonji, amid ongoing negotiations to resolve a protracted shareholding conflict that could reshape the conglomerate’s structure and valuation. Tata Group is weighing ways to unlock value from its…
India’s securities regulator, Sebi, plans to relax regulations for small debt raises, potentially reducing costs and increasing efficiency for listed companies seeking private placements, especially smaller issuers. India’s securities regulator has proposed a lighter-touch rule for some small debt deals,…
Public sector banks in India are set to raise approximately ₹82,500 crore in capital to adapt to the upcoming Expected Credit Loss framework from the Reserve Bank of India, signalling a shift towards forward-looking credit risk management that may impact…
A new NITI Aayog report warns that West Bengal’s rising liabilities, stagnant revenue mobilisation, and limited industrial base threaten its long-term fiscal health, prompting calls for urgent reforms and better debt management. West Bengal’s finances are under heavy strain, with…
S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed India’s sovereign credit rating at BBB with a stable outlook, citing ongoing economic resilience and policy continuity, while highlighting fiscal pressures and the importance of infrastructure investment. S&P Global Ratings has kept India’s sovereign credit…
India’s expanding reliance on quality-control orders by the Bureau of Indian Standards raises concerns over supply chain disruptions, increasing costs, and the challenges faced by small and medium enterprises amidst ongoing certification regulations and policy tensions. India’s standards regime is…
The Indian government now requires foreign companies with subsidiaries in India to obtain security clearance before appointing directors from neighbouring land-border countries, with new guidelines emphasising stricter approval processes and naming regulations. Foreign companies with Indian subsidiaries will need clearance…
ICRA projects a slowdown in India Inc’s revenue growth to 13-15% in the July-September quarter, with rising input costs and global uncertainties squeezing profit margins despite steady demand, signalling a potential shift in corporate performance. ICRA has projected that revenue…
India’s employment landscape shows signs of recovery as July job postings increase, led by healthcare roles, though tech hiring remains sluggish amidst AI-driven sector shifts. India’s formal job market picked up in July, with job postings on Indeed rising 1.2%…
