A proposed merchant fee on UPI transactions will impact only a small segment of the market, potentially prompting shifts in the use of digital payment methods as the government balances growth and system economics. A new merchant fee on Unified…
India and South Africa are moving to fast-track discussions on a long-delayed trade agreement with a focus on critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing, signalling a broader strategic economic partnership amid BRICS chairmanship. India and South Africa have moved to revive…
Technocraft Ventures plans to raise up to ₹251.88 crore through its upcoming IPO, with proceeds intended to bolster working capital and fuel expansion in government-backed infrastructure projects across India. Technocraft Ventures is set to open its initial public offering on…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced plans to rationalise the majority of India’s customs tariffs by the 2027-28 Union Budget, reinforcing ongoing reforms to support domestic growth and the longer-term Viksit Bharat vision of a developed nation by 2047. Finance…
State-run oil producer Oil and Natural Gas Corp reports a notable profit increase in the June quarter driven by stronger crude prices and cost reductions, but ongoing output decline signals a shift in investor focus towards output expansion and exploration…
Indian companies with over half of their revenue from exports, such as Bharat Forge and PI Industries, demonstrate both resilience and vulnerability amid fluctuating global demand, currency shifts, and industry cycles, offering insights into their capacity to withstand international downturns.…
Gold and silver prices surged amid a weakening US dollar, easing inflation pressures, and revised bullish forecasts for 2026, signalling a potentially sustained rally supported by central bank demand and geopolitical factors. Gold and silver extended their recovery in the…
July data reveals a growing preference for actively managed ETFs, signalling a significant shift as investors diversify beyond mega-cap stocks amid record-breaking inflows and evolving market strategies. Traffic on ETFdb in July pointed to a market still leaning hard towards…
India’s central bank has maintained its key interest rate at 5.25% for the fifth consecutive meeting despite rising inflation and global economic uncertainties, signalling cautious optimism amidst external pressures and domestic challenges. India’s central bank left its key interest rate…
Alpha AMC unveils India’s first centralised comparison platform for alternative investment funds (AIFs), aiming to simplify access and evaluation for high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors in the private markets. Alpha AMC has launched what it calls India’s first dedicated comparison…
