India is well-positioned to emerge as centres of gravity, says Anand Mahindra; calls for speed & private investment amid ‘Globalisation 2.0’
Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra envisions India as a pivotal force in a reshaped global landscape, or “Globalisation 2.0.” Addressing shareholders, he acknowledged challenges from ...
Corporate debt levels: Indian companies’ debt growth slows to 2.9% in FY25; firms turn inwards for funds
A Bank of Baroda report indicates Indian companies are increasingly funding growth internally. Corporate debt growth slowed to a 2.9% CAGR between FY21-FY25, a significant ...
India-UK trade pact: Deal likely to be signed by July-end, legal scrubbing under way; commerce secretary holds talks in London
India and the UK are on track to sign their long-awaited free trade agreement by the end of July, according to a senior government official. ...
Simplify processes, speed up refunds, Finance minister Sitharaman tells tax officials
Taxing Times Made Easier: A New Era for Indian Taxpayers? Let’s face it: taxes aren’t exactly anyone’s favorite topic. The paperwork, the regulations, the sheer ...
ICRA: India’s economic activity shows mixed signals in June; key sectors struggle
India’s economic activity presented a mixed scenario in June, following a notable slowdown in May. While electricity demand showed signs of recovery, vehicle registrations weakened. ...
India’s private sector: PMI surges to a 14-month high of 61.0; strong demand lifted activity in June
India’s private sector surged in June, hitting a 14-month high driven by strong domestic and international demand. The HSBC Flash India Composite PMI reached 61.0, ...
Core sector slowdown: Core industries index slips to nine-month low of 0.7% in May; crude, gas and electricity drag index despite cement, steel gains
India’s core infrastructure sectors experienced a significant slowdown in May 2025, growing by a mere 0.7%, the weakest performance in nine months. This decline was ...
Govt bond push: Sebi eases compliance rules for G-Sec FPIs, KYC norms and disclosure timelines relaxed
SEBI has approved compliance relaxations for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) investing exclusively in Indian government securities (G-Secs) to simplify onboarding and improve ease of business. ...
Wholesale inflation eases to 14-month low
India’s wholesale price inflation hit a 14-month low of 0.4% in May, driven by cheaper food, fuel, and metals, according to commerce ministry data. Vegetable ...
Significant dent? How an escalating Iran-Israel conflict can threaten India’s growth story – explained
India’s robust economic growth faces threats from escalating tensions in West Asia, particularly the Iran-Israel conflict, which could spike oil prices and disrupt trade routes. ...
