India’s move into producing globally compliant shipping containers signals a significant shift towards localised logistics infrastructure, supported by government policies and a budding ecosystem to challenge Chinese dominance. India’s move into internationally compliant container manufacturing is more than a symbolic…
Despite mounting demand, India faces a shrinking and inefficient public-sector workforce, with lengthy recruitment processes and a shift toward contractual jobs undermining long-term staffing stability, as government vacancies remain high. India’s hunger for secure public-sector work remains intense, but the…
India’s IT services sector is experiencing a significant shift as AI integration drives revenue growth while reducing employment, signalling a transformative period for the country’s white-collar industries. India’s outsourcing industry is being reshaped by artificial intelligence at the same time…
Axis Bank has priced $300 million of senior notes due 2029, as part of its ongoing efforts to secure cheaper dollar liquidity through offshore markets, amid conflicting reports on recent bond issuance totals. Axis Bank has priced $300 million of…
Lloyds Engineering Works completes a ₹504 crore equity issue to bolster its structural steel and defence sectors, acquiring a controlling stake in SISCOL and signing a key technology transfer deal with Italy’s Alpar Ingegneria. Lloyds Engineering Works has completed a…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set an ambitious goal for India’s banking sector to see at least one domestic bank ranked among the world’s top five by 2047, as part of the broader Viksit Bharat vision and ongoing reforms to…
Multi Commodity Exchange of India is set to invest around $21 million to develop new coal and minerals trading platforms, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency amid regulatory reforms and opening up of the sectors to private participation. Multi Commodity…
Foreign companies are increasingly listing in India, signalling a market revival that balances robust domestic investor demand with rising capital outflows and currency challenges amid global economic shifts. Foreign companies are increasingly tapping India’s stock market to raise cash, a…
The Indian rupee declined to a two-week low following the Reserve Bank of India’s premature closure of the FCNR-B swap facility, with traders reacting to reduced near-term support and ongoing dollar purchases by importers. The rupee weakened to a two-week…
India’s push for technological independence now encompasses software layers influencing payments, cloud services, and social media, marking a significant shift in its strategic tech policy amid global recalibrations and domestic resilience efforts. India’s latest debate over technological sovereignty is no…
Corpus Labs, a new wealthtech startup co-founded by former Peak XV analyst Saksham Mittal, is in talks to secure pre-seed funding from Stellaris Venture Partners, following a recent $4.2m pre-seed raise and emerging from stealth mode in India’s growing financial…
In a broad-ranging discussion, venture capitalist Tushar Kansal explores how private capital can support India’s growing defence sector amid policy ambitions, market dynamics, and global trends, highlighting the evolving intersection of finance, industry, and national strategy. A recent conversation featuring…
