In the polished corridors of Mumbai’s legal and philanthropic world, a discreet but intense struggle is unfolding over one of India’s most storied institutions. On Friday evening, the Maharashtra State Charity Commissioner ordered the Tata Trusts to postpone a crucial…
India’s recent movement from the fourth to the sixth largest economy in certain global rankings has triggered commentary, concern, and in some quarters, misplaced pessimism. At face value, such a shift appears to signal an erosion of economic strength. However,…
Finland’s KONE has agreed to buy German rival TK Elevator (TKE) in a cash-and-share transaction that would create the world’s largest elevator and escalator company by sales, underlining the relentless consolidation in an industry central to global urbanisation. Announced on…
In the polished halls of Hyderabad House in New Delhi on 20 April 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung sat down with captains of industry from both nations for the India-Korea Business Leaders’ Dialogue. The…
Importers will from Monday be able to begin claiming refunds for more than $166bn (£130bn) in tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump that the US Supreme Court ruled last month were unconstitutional, as the US Customs and Border Protection agency…
In an era defined by overlapping global crises—volatile oil prices, energy insecurity, and economic uncertainty—India stands at a critical juncture. As one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies and the third-largest energy consumer, the country faces a unique challenge: sustaining…
India’s economic story in recent years has stood out as a rare bright spot in an otherwise fragile global landscape. While advanced economies grapple with stagnation and slowing trade, India continues to post robust growth numbers. Yet beneath this resilience…
For decades, the narrative of Indian manufacturing followed a predictable, albeit limited, script. We were the “back office of the world” for services, but in the realm of physical goods, we were often seen as a final-mile assembly hub. In…
India Accelerates Drone Warfare Push with $140m Autonomous Combat Hub in Andhra Pradesh In a move underscoring New Delhi’s fervent drive towards technological sovereignty in military hardware, the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has inked a landmark memorandum of…
When Finality Falters, Confidence Follows The 2016 implementation of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was a promise rather than just the enactment of a new legislation. For twenty years, India’s corporate insolvency scene has been tangled in complexity, delay,…
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE), offering 100 per cent credit guarantee coverage on up to Rs 20,000 crore in additional loans to eligible exporters, including micro,…
India’s Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved royalty rates ranging from 1% to 4% on four critical minerals—caesium, graphite, rubidium and zirconium—shifting graphite to an ad valorem basis for the first time since 2014 and…
Bharti Airtel Ltd posted a 108 per cent surge in consolidated net profit to Rs 8,651 crore for the July-September quarter of FY26, powered by premium smartphone users and robust postpaid additions, the telecom giant announced Monday. Revenue from operations…
RBI Holds Repo Rate Steady at 5.5% Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions, Signals Caution on Global Headwinds The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday kept its key interest rate unchanged at 5.5%, ending a streak of three consecutive cuts, as policymakers…
Indian Agency Questions Anil Ambani in $2 Billion Loan Fraud Probe India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) interrogated Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani for nearly 10 hours on Tuesday in a money laundering investigation tied to alleged bank loan fraud involving his…
Aiming to increase bilateral trade to USD 100 billion, India and Australia have committed to concluding negotiations for expanding the scope of the existing free trade agreement by the end of this year. The pledge was made during a meeting…
Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is set to host a 10-day food and cultural fair starting March 15, showcasing diverse cuisines and unique indigenous products from across the country. The ‘SARAS Aajeevika Mela,’ which will be “woman-led,”…
zPlus Care, owned by Prajna Insuretech Pvt Ltd, has introduced a one-of-a-kind offering that allows its members to pay for health insurance and medical expenses with health cashbacks earned on their monthly shopping and bill payments. The digital platform provides…
Dr Rajesh Sikka, a seasoned management professional and an expert with over three decades of industry experience in multiple domains, has joined the FORE School of Management’s team of faculty members. “He has joined as a Professor of Practice in…
A sunset review investigation by the Indian authority has recommended for continuation of the imposition of a definitive anti-dumping duty on all imports of sodium citrate from China in view of “sufficient evidence” indicating that its revocation will lead to…
