In the first quarter of 2026, AI emerged as the dominant force in venture capital, capturing a record 61% of all investment dollars, driven by large raises for leading companies and a widening gap between category leaders and others. Artificial…
Indian Railways reports stable debt servicing over five years, driven by increased government support and record freight performance amid a massive infrastructure expansion and modernisation drive. Indian Railways said its debt servicing has remained stable over the past five years,…
Subhash Chandra highlights India’s media sector as a burgeoning ₹2.78 lakh crore industry that shapes cultural aspirations abroad while facing regulatory challenges and digital transformation drives. For Subhash Chandra, India’s media and entertainment business has travelled from a tightly controlled,…
Apollo Tyres reports a 12.8% rise in revenue for Q1 FY27, driven by India’s record quarterly sales and strategic restructuring in Europe, despite margin pressures from raw material inflation. Apollo Tyres reported a 12.8% rise in consolidated revenue in the…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman frames India’s 1991 liberalisation as a crisis-driven turning point and underscores the country’s long-term pursuit of development goals, linking past shocks to her vision for a developed India by 2047. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has cast…
The Indian Premier League has evolved into a $20.6 billion industry by capitalising on exclusivity, digital engagement, and innovative revenue streams, reshaping the future of cricket. The Indian Premier League has grown from an eight-team experiment into a $20.6 billion…
The Reserve Bank of India reports that loans against gold jewellery are the fastest-growing segment in the country’s retail credit market, driven by higher gold prices and ease of access, outpacing traditional loans like housing and auto finance. India’s retail…
The Reserve Bank of India keeps interest rates steady at 5.25%, betting that current inflation pressures will ease without hampering economic momentum, supported by resilient domestic demand and cautious optimism about price stability. The Reserve Bank of India has kept…
India’s regional stock exchanges have largely faded into insignificance over the past decade, with the Calcutta Stock Exchange remaining on life support amidst debates about revival and relevance in a digital age. India’s regional stock exchanges have spent years fading…
On National Handloom Day, India highlights the sector’s critical role in rural employment, traditional crafts, and sustainable development, while addressing persistent market and access issues. India marks National Handloom Day on August 7 each year to recognise the weavers and…
