Gurugram-based platform Freed introduces EMI Score, a free tool assessing borrowers’ current income stability and debt capacity to promote earlier and more responsible lending decisions amidst rising household debt in India. FREED, the Gurugram-based debt management platform, has launched EMI…
With 800,000 drivers and over 4 million customers, Bharat Taxi is transforming India’s ride-hailing scene through its zero-commission, driver-owned platform backed by major cooperatives and government institutions. Bharat Taxi said on Monday that it had about 800,000 registered drivers and…
Zong re-enters the consumer fintech space with a lightweight virtual wallet integrated into its My Zong App, partnering with JS Bank’s Zindigi to bypass previous licensing hurdles and challenge established market players. Zong is returning to consumer fintech through a…
India faces rising fertiliser costs and overuse issues as global market disruptions and domestic pressures force a rethink of longstanding farm support policies, threatening food security and fiscal stability. India’s dependence on urea is now colliding with a tougher global…
Propelis, the newly merged global branding and packaging group, is intensifying its focus on India to streamline creative services and capitalise on the country’s growing yet complex retail landscape, marking a significant shift in regional strategy. Propelis is putting India…
Manufacturers in India are increasingly adopting AI-powered smart factories, shifting from traditional automation to data-driven systems that boost efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance responsiveness, supported by government programmes and industrial innovation. Artificial intelligence has moved from a promise of future…
The Reserve Bank of India has resumed active dollar sales to stabilise the rupee, echoing earlier periods of managed currency movements, supported by a strengthening reserve position amidst geopolitical tensions and elevated oil prices. India’s foreign-exchange market is beginning to…
As India grapples with a looming rainfall deficit and an evolving weather system over the Bay of Bengal, experts warn the monsoon season may end with below-normal rainfall, impacting crops and water resources across the country. The southwest monsoon may…
India implements a comprehensive labour code regime, redefining wage calculation, minimum wages, and social security, with significant implications for employers and workers across the country. India’s new labour code regime took effect on 21 November 2025, replacing 29 central labour…
Despite India’s firms posting their strongest quarterly profits in over two years, Indian equities slipped amid rising crude prices, a weakening rupee, and geopolitical uncertainties, highlighting cautious investor sentiment amidst solid earnings growth. India’s corporate profits have just delivered their…
