Labour codes to boost India’s export readiness; predictable costs to aid exporters
India’s new labor codes aim to strengthen export industries by offering a more predictable operating environment. The reforms introduce flexibility and simplification for businesses while ...
Shrimp exports shift: India gains in non-US markets amid Trump tariffs
India’s shrimp exports surged 18% to $2.43 billion in the first five months of FY26, driven by markets beyond the US. Exporters are successfully diversifying ...
India’s exports hold steady amid Trump tariffs; new markets offset US slowdown
India’s merchandise exports showed steady growth, reaching $220 billion in H1 FY26 despite global volatility. While the US remains a key market, its share has ...
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on November 22? Check details
Bank branches nationwide are closed today, Saturday, November 22, 2025, as it is the fourth Saturday of the month, a uniform holiday for banks. Customers ...
India retail shift: Tier II–III cities powering new phase of real estate growth
India’s retail boom is shifting beyond metros, with Tier II and III cities now leading organized retail expansion. Rising incomes and evolving consumer tastes for ...
Shutdown fallout: US scraps Oct inflation and jobs figures after data-gathering halt
US government data on October inflation and jobs won’t be released due to a record shutdown, leaving the Federal Reserve blind ahead of its December ...
US court enters $1 billion default judgment against Byju Raveendran
A US bankruptcy court has slapped Byju Raveendran with a default judgment exceeding $1.07 billion. This severe penalty stems from his repeated failure to comply ...
Labour codes to usher in uniformity, clarity
India has unified its labour laws by implementing four new codes, consolidating 29 existing statutes into a single framework. This reform aims to enhance transparency, ...
REITs’ index inclusion in works, says Sebi chairman
Sebi is exploring measures to boost liquidity for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), including discussions to include them in market indices. The regulator is also ...
Rupee breaches 89/$ mark, worst 1-day drop since May
The Indian rupee plummeted to a record low of 89.49 against the dollar on Friday, experiencing its sharpest fall since May. This decline was driven ...
