India’s bank lending stayed strong at 17.7% year on year in July 2025, driven by personal, rural, and small business borrowing, even as some sectors show signs of moderation and borrowing costs diverge. India’s bank lending held at a brisk…
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reveals intentions to further cut customs duties, targeting single-digit rates by 2027-28, as part of ongoing trade and tax reforms to boost manufacturing and growth. India is likely to keep trimming customs duties over the…
India’s markets regulator, Sebi, has introduced simplified oversight measures for intermediaries and revised its regulatory framework, as the primary market remains buoyant with active IPO activity despite tighter supervision. India’s markets regulator has moved to simplify oversight of market intermediaries,…
The Andhra Pradesh government proposes an ‘associations-led’ industrial parks policy, expanding land access and encouraging decentralised manufacturing, with industry leaders calling it a potential game changer for regional economic growth. Micro, small and medium enterprise groups in Andhra Pradesh have…
Gurugram-based auto-tech company Cars24 deepens its AI ambitions through a new collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, aiming to support early-stage founders and advance mobility and road safety initiatives. Cars24 has deepened its push into…
India’s private industry now accounts for over half of national R&D expenditure, marking progress but highlighting the need for increased public investment and stronger industry-academia links to boost long-term competitiveness. India’s latest research and development figures offer both encouragement and…
India’s defence export sector is experiencing a significant transformation, expanding beyond traditional missile systems to include drones, electronic warfare, and precision systems, with exports reaching a record ₹38,424 crore in FY26 and a growing global footprint. India’s defence export story…
Apple enhances its presence in India through retail expansion, aggressive financing, and local assembly, boosting sales and market share in the country’s growing premium smartphone sector. Apple is stepping up its India push with a broader retail network, more aggressive…
Multinational companies seeking to establish a foothold in India must prioritise early legal and financial planning, with EOR models offering a faster path to labour market integration amid complex regulatory requirements, according to new guidance from MME. India remains a…
As startups secure funding and scale, their financial management requirements evolve, prompting a move towards tailored outsourced finance solutions that align with each growth stage, from initial compliance to complex operational reporting. Startups rarely need the same finance set-up at…
