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India manufacturing PMI falls to five-year low of 52.8 in August

The August survey showed softer sales and purchasing activity, although easing input cost pressures and improved business confidence offered some support

1 Sep 2026 11:35 am
Indias GDP growth beat suggests economy on cusp of investment boom

The economy grew at a brisk 7.8% pace in the three months-ended June, data on Monday showed, driven by manufacturing, construction and services sectors. Household demand remained an ongoing source of strength.

1 Sep 2026 11:31 am
Renault accelerates India product plans with CNG, hybrids and EVs

The carmaker is evolving its platforms and technology strategy to address diverse customer expectations while building the foundation for electrification.

1 Sep 2026 11:13 am
India's factory growth at five-year low in August on weakening demand, PMI shows

Factory headcount falls for the first time in 30 months in August, though the decline was only marginal

1 Sep 2026 10:49 am
India achieved 7.8% growth despite wars, instability: PM Modi

In a video message on Instagram, PM Modi congratulates people on first-quarter GDP growth rate, which he said was a result of the resolve and effort of the people

1 Sep 2026 10:35 am
JSW MG Motor India posts 14% rise in August wholesales at 7,508 units

Both the Internal Combustion Engine and New Energy Vehicle portfolios record robust performance in the month

1 Sep 2026 10:06 am
Versuni India ramps up manufacturing, localisation to meet consumer needs

The company is increasing local production while expanding distribution as Indian consumers seek greater convenience and products tailored to household needs.

1 Sep 2026 9:24 am
Fortis case: Indian court directs appointment of forensic auditor, says IHH

The order follows applications filed by Daiichi Sankyo concerning Fortis and its erstwhile promoters, as legal proceedings over the hospital chain continue

1 Sep 2026 9:18 am
India's oil imports from US, Venezuela largely a function of price: ONGC Chairman

At least 60% plus of Indias oil imports is a function of the price in that particular month or M+2: Arun Kumar Singh

1 Sep 2026 7:59 am
Apples new CEO John Ternus could help deepen Indias relationship with the tech giant

Analysts see opportunities for deeper hardware growth, ecosystem expansion and manufacturing diversification as the company enters a new phase under Ternus

31 Aug 2026 10:25 pm
Indias April-July fiscal deficit narrows to 26.8% of FY27 target

The deficit was at 29.9 per cent of Budget Estimates (BE) of 2025-26 for the first four months of the previous financial year

31 Aug 2026 7:14 pm
Expect everybody to act in responsible manner: SC refuses to prohibit CJP's Sep 5 protest march

The CJP has called for a protest march in Delhi, accusing the Centre of failing to honour the promises made on July 25 to persuade the group to withdraw its 36-day agitation against examination irregularities.

31 Aug 2026 2:10 pm
Kirloskar Brothers shares slip 1.2% as Supreme Court sends family dispute to arbitration

The stock ended at 1,899 on the NSE, down 23.40 or 1.22 per cent from Mondays close of 1,922.40

25 Aug 2026 5:04 pm
Indias pulses imports down a tad during in H1 this year

Chana and urad imports decline, while tur and masoor shipments witness a rise

17 Aug 2026 8:09 pm
Indias kharif crop area 21 lakh hectares less than a year ago as pace of sowing slows

Acreage of all crops reaches 92% of normal even as deficit shrinks to less than 1%; paddy coverage trails 3%

17 Aug 2026 7:58 pm
India seeks WTO consultations with US over 4-year quartz surface tariff quota

Says it has substantial interest in the matter; India is among the largest exporters of quartz surface products to the US

17 Aug 2026 7:53 pm
India Inc. delivers strongest earnings in 10 quarters; markets stay in the red

The Nifty 50 settled at 24,287.65, down 78.35 points or 0.32%, while the Sensex slipped 0.36 per cent to close at 77,728.16

17 Aug 2026 5:22 pm
South Indian Bank unveils Onam Orumayude Olam campaign

The campaign features festive offers on Home, Car, and Personal Loans, plus exclusive debit card deals with 40+ brands at over 250 outlets in Kerala

17 Aug 2026 4:26 pm
Purple Style Labs to take Indian designer fashion to global consumers

Following its London presence, the company plans a new Experience Centre in New York, which management sees as an important milestone in its international expansion

17 Aug 2026 3:13 pm
Indian bonds may slip after RBI shortens swap window for diaspora deposits

Yield on the benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond may hover in the 6.75% to 6.78% range, private-bank trader says

17 Aug 2026 9:12 am
US tightens grip on H-1B workers, Indian IT firms brace for higher costs

DHS has expanded the 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee to cover certain H-1B and L-1 extension-of-stay petitions

11 Aug 2026 9:27 pm
Indias top 300 family businesses worth $1.46 trillion, outperform Nifty and Sensex

The list expanded by 27.5 per cent since the 2024 edition, even as the Nifty 50 declined 1.1 per cent and the BSE Sensex fell 3.7 per cent over the same period

11 Aug 2026 8:26 pm
India examining national security implications of Pak, Saudi, Turkiye defence pact: MEA

Sources noted that it remained unclear how far the three would go in practice to defend one another if any one of them came under attack

11 Aug 2026 8:03 pm
Fitch retains Indias sovereign rating at BBB- for 20 years in row

The ratings agency forecast a 6.4 per cent GDP growth in the current fiscal year

11 Aug 2026 6:20 pm
Insecticides India Q1 net profit drops 24.5% to 43.87 crore on rainfall deficit

The total income declined by 11.22% to 616.86 crore for the April-June quarter from 694.83 crore in the year-ago period

11 Aug 2026 4:50 pm
LEAP India IPO nears 2x subscription on closing day

The employee portion of the issue recorded the highest demand, being subscribed 6 times

11 Aug 2026 1:59 pm
KKR to acquire multi-specialty healthcare provider Medicover India for 14,250 crore

Medicover India is a multi-specialty hospital network with 24 hospitals and about 4,800 beds across South and West India

6 Aug 2026 11:48 am
Cuticura charts pan-India expansion, eyes younger consumers with portfolio expansion

Cholayil plans phased expansion starting with South India; focuses on younger consumers and new categories

6 Aug 2026 11:23 am
India, Lesotho review bilateral ties, agree to hold next JBCC in Maseru in 2027

The press release noted that both sides reviewed bilateral engagement in trade, economic cooperation, development, skilling, capacity building, and regional collaboration

6 Aug 2026 10:14 am
India's economic growth may moderate in H2 FY27, accelerate to 7.2% in FY28: Report

If oil prices are lower, rate hikes may happen with a lag. This makes us believe that a 50-basis points rate hike cycle either starts from April 2027 (low oil prices) or December 2026 (high oil prices): ICICI Bank report

6 Aug 2026 9:37 am
SoftBank-backed OfBusiness said to weigh reviving India IPO

The revived offering is expected to include a fresh issuance of up to $200 million, with the remainder being sold by existing shareholders

6 Aug 2026 9:10 am
India, Russia target $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030, continuing energy cooperation: Ambassador Vinay Kumar

The Ambassador said energy continued to remain a key pillar of the India-Russia strategic partnership, noting that Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom was making significant progress at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project in Tamil Nadu

6 Aug 2026 9:03 am
Stocks to watch: Oil India, Infosys, NBCC, Zee, Cohance Life, Gland Pharma, Neuland Lab, Monarch Surveyors, RMC Switchgears

Key developments include Infosys partnering with Mets Group for IT modernisation, Cohance Lifesciences under USFDA scrutiny, and Gland Pharma teaming up with Neuland Labs to boost sterile API production.

6 Aug 2026 7:07 am
DGCA summons Air India management after Phuket-Delhi altitude loss incident

Investigators are analysing flight data, cockpit recordings and witness accounts to determine the cause of the mid-air altitude loss incident

5 Aug 2026 10:23 pm
Centre simplifies container train licensing with single all-India permit

Indian Railways introduces uniform 25 crore registration fee, removes renewal charges to boost private freight operations

5 Aug 2026 9:53 pm
Spotify rolls out Premium Rewards programme in India

Programme gives subscribers access to curated deals from brands including MakeMyTrip, Tira, Nykaa, Ajio Luxe, Gully Labs and Airbnb

5 Aug 2026 9:14 pm
Indias macroeconomic fundamentals are very strong, we expect our external position to remain robust

Governor Sanjay Malhotra reiterates the central banks commitment to bring inflation back to its target over the medium term while remaining data-dependent in its policy approach

5 Aug 2026 8:55 pm
Indian tax holiday for roughs to boost diamond exports by $3-5 billion

The 15-year exemption will enhance efficiency, cut cost and secure jobs of skilled labours

5 Aug 2026 8:02 pm
India-UK FTA to bolster business potential

The pact will benefit labour-intensive exports and services in India apart from making input costs cheaper for domestic businesses

14 Jul 2026 5:31 pm
India-UK CETA stands out for both its breadth and pace

The agreement goes beyond tariff cuts and weaves together trade, investment, mobility and regulatory cooperation between the two nations

14 Jul 2026 5:14 pm
Indian solar companies turn to Africa as Gujarat-based Navitas Solar enters EPC market with Zambia project

Industry experts believe Africa could emerge as one of the most significant overseas growth markets for Indian renewable energy companies, but success will depend on much more than competitive EPC pricing

14 Jul 2026 4:54 pm
Volkswagens global model cull could boost Indias role as production, export hub

Volkswagen Groups decision to halve its global model portfolio is unlikely to shrink Volkswagen and kodas core India-made line-up. Instead, it is expected to reshape how future India investments are evaluated

14 Jul 2026 4:35 pm
Crisil projects India's retail inflation at 5.1% in FY27

Crisil sees scope for 25 bps RBI rate hike if pressures persist; June print at 4.4%

14 Jul 2026 4:15 pm
India's trade deficit may stay elevated amid West Asia risks, oil prices: Report

While Indias exports have remained resilient, stronger import growth has widened the merchandise trade deficit

14 Jul 2026 3:48 pm
Strait of Hormuz: India condemns attacks on 2 ships

India said it is deeply concerned by the attacks on two vessels, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, during their transit through the strait

14 Jul 2026 3:11 pm