US Ambassador Sergio Gor emphasises the need to reduce friction points and promote strategic sectors like AI and energy as US-India trade surpasses $240 billion, aiming for $500 billion by 2030. Sergio Gor, the US ambassador to India, has said…
The Indian government is weighing whether to reduce or abolish the 100% import duty on sugar to address soaring prices ahead of the festive season, potentially increasing supply and providing relief to consumers amid political sensitivities surrounding food inflation. India’s…
With AI now deeply embedded in financial decision-making, questions around governance, accountability, and ethical use are emerging as the technology reshapes industry practices and regulatory frameworks. Artificial intelligence is moving from the back office into the heart of finance, but…
India’s Supreme Court has mandated the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct an independent review of allegations linked to Sammaan Capital, formerly Indiabulls Housing Finance, amid ongoing scrutiny over suspected financial misconduct and multiple allegations including fraud and share-price manipulation.…
The Tata Sons annual general meeting was adjourned due to the absence of a quorum, highlighting unresolved conflicts within its key philanthropic trusts that threaten to disrupt the conglomerate’s governance. The annual general meeting of Tata Sons was adjourned on…
India’s Income Tax Department has launched a nationwide verification drive into suspicious overseas transfers, targeting shell companies, fake charitable trusts, and unauthorised accountants, amid reforms to foreign remittance reporting systems. India’s Income Tax Department has begun a nationwide verification drive…
Axis Bank is expanding beyond traditional lending to incorporate comprehensive cash flow management and technology-driven services, focusing on sectors with strong momentum while maintaining disciplined loan growth. Axis Bank is trying to widen its corporate banking business beyond plain-vanilla lending,…
As companies like Accenture, SAP, and HSBC India implement stricter controls and revised policies, the shift signals a move towards prioritising productivity and operational discipline over broad-based perks amid global cost pressures. Technology companies are sharpening controls over perks, travel…
Indian government bonds declined for a second consecutive session amid rising oil prices and the RBI’s early termination of a swap-linked deposit scheme, influencing market sentiment and yields. Indian government bonds fell for a second straight session on Tuesday, giving…
India has overtaken China as the leading source of EB-5 investor filings for the first time in fiscal 2026, driven by tighter access to unreserved categories and changing economic and migration patterns, signalling a significant shift in the US immigration…
India’s proposed trade agreement with the US includes a built-in safeguard allowing either side to adjust commitments if the other alters tariff terms, amid increasing US trade uncertainties and potential tariff hikes on Indian exports. India’s proposed trade agreement with…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urges faster land allotment and infrastructure progress in the expanding National Industrial Corridor Development Programme, aiming to boost manufacturing, employment, and urban growth across major transport routes. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has pressed India’s industrial corridor…
