Titan Co., India's top jewellery retailer, is aggressively promoting natural and lab-grown diamonds to diversify beyond gold. With only 12% of Indian jewellery sales being diamond-based, the company sees significant growth potential.
Silver rates opened with a large downside gap in Asian markets, hitting lows before a partial recovery. Market experts attribute the pressure to easing US-Iran tensions and a stronger US Dollar, predicting a potential 75-80% crash from recent peaks.
Industry leaders at Advantage Vidarbha panel call for urgent investment in food processing infrastructure and technology to transform the region into a value-added hub, addressing farmer income gaps and national nutrition demands.
A new ₹15-crore frozen freshwater fish processing centre in Gondia district aims to revolutionize Vidarbha's fisheries sector with value addition, import substitution, and minimal waste.
The Soybean Processors Association of India warns that allowing genetically modified soybean meal imports could harm farmers, increase forex outflows, and weaken the domestic edible oil sector.
India and the United States have announced a landmark interim trade agreement framework, detailing tariff reductions, market access, and supply chain resilience. The deal aims to boost bilateral trade and set the stage for a comprehensive Bilateral Trade
The National Stock Exchange's board has approved its much-anticipated public offering, which will be an offer-for-sale. LIC and SBI are major shareholders, and a five-member panel will oversee the IPO process.
The Indian government has received financial bids for the strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank, marking a key step in its privatization. The sale of a 60.7% stake could fetch around Rs 33,000 crore, with a winner expected by March 2026.
Reliance Industries has resumed importing Venezuelan crude oil after a pause since mid-2023, securing a 2-million-barrel cargo as India diversifies energy sources and US intervention revives Venezuela's oil market.
The Advantage Vidarbha 2026 business conclave in Nagpur showcases electric vehicles, defence technology, manufacturing, and renewable energy, attracting thousands of visitors including students and industry professionals.
Chandigarh administration plans to use a public-private partnership model to develop the long-pending 153-acre Industrial Area Phase-III, with relaxed norms and modern infrastructure to attract investment.
India and the United States have agreed on an interim trade framework that advances Bilateral Trade Agreement talks, featuring tariff reductions, digital trade commitments, and supply chain cooperation.
The Reserve Bank of India proposes up to Rs 25,000 compensation for small-value digital frauds, covering 65% of cases under Rs 50,000, even if victims shared OTPs. New customer-centric guidelines aim to enhance financial security.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlights Vidarbha's mineral wealth, including 75% of Maharashtra's minerals and world-class iron ore, aiming to produce green steel cheaper than China at Advantage Vidarbha 2026.
Tata Steel's consolidated profit surged to Rs 2,730 crore in Q3FY26, driven by an 11% rise in domestic production and 14% growth in delivery volumes, despite weak global steel prices.
Farmers in Jind staged a major protest against the India-US trade deal, warning that zero-tariff access for US agricultural goods threatens the livelihood of Indian smallholders.
The boards of Power Finance Corporation and Rural Electrification Corporation have approved in-principle their merger, creating a larger government-owned NBFC to fund India's power sector needs.
Washington and New Delhi have released a joint statement on a historic India-US trade agreement. The pact, resulting from high-level negotiations between PM Modi and President Trump, aims to eliminate financial hurdles in bilateral trade.
The US and India have released a framework for an interim trade agreement, aiming to reduce tariffs, address non-tariff barriers, and enhance economic cooperation, with plans for a broader bilateral trade deal.
The latest RBI survey reveals a marginal decline in urban consumer confidence, driven by growing caution over economic conditions and inflation. Rural sentiment remains resilient, but inflation concerns persist across both urban and rural households.
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee maintains the repo rate at 5.25% while revising FY26 GDP growth to 7.4% and CPI inflation to 2.1%, signaling a prolonged pause in rates amid strong economic momentum.
Indian stock market traded cautiously after RBI's rate decision. Expert Sumeet Bagadia provides Nifty, Bank Nifty outlook and recommends three stocks to buy: Bharti Airtel, HUL, Titan.
India and the United States have established a framework for an interim trade agreement, resolving tensions over tariffs. The pact includes tariff reductions on industrial goods, agricultural products, and pharmaceuticals.
The new 18-km Rajpura-Mohali rail link, sanctioned at Rs 443 crore, will provide direct connectivity between Southern Punjab and Chandigarh, bypassing Ambala to reduce travel time and congestion.
Mitsubishi Electric India has inaugurated a massive Rs 2,100-crore air conditioner and compressor manufacturing facility in Chennai, targeting double-digit growth in India's booming cooling market.
VOC Port Authority in Tuticorin partners with IRFC and Sagarmala Finance for joint financing of its Outer Harbour Project, while also joining Bharat Container Shipping Line venture.
CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi highlights post-Budget customs reforms, emphasizing their role in enhancing Indian industry's competitiveness and resilience in global markets.
The Union Budget 2026 shifts focus from headline job numbers to equipping citizens with sustainable, formal employment skills, signaling a strategic approach to workforce development.
SJVN's 412-megawatt Rampur Hydro Power Station in Himachal Pradesh has generated 2,000 million units in a financial year, breaking its previous record by nine days. This marks the fastest achievement in the station's 11-year history.
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has maintained the repo rate at 6.5% for the eighth time in a row, focusing on inflation control amid economic growth.