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…
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…
