India secures transformative trade agreements with EU and US, consolidating tariffs and restoring diplomatic ties. The deals position India as credible China-plus-one alternative while benefiting garment, leather, and IT sectors.
While the government aggressively pursues free trade agreements, structural reforms remain elusive. Job creation schemes falter, industrial policy lacks persistence, and FDI hits record lows, raising questions about India's economic direction.
A minor incident occurred at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport when the wings of an Air India and an IndiGo aircraft scraped each other on the runway. No injuries were reported, and DGCA is investigating the safety breach.
Indian stock markets opened lower as global volatility and rising Middle East tensions impacted investor sentiment, with IT stocks leading the decline amid broader market concerns.
India has announced plans to reduce tariffs on a wide range of US products to zero percent, as confirmed by the US Trade Representative, aiming to strengthen economic ties and enhance bilateral trade relations between the two nations.
Indian equity markets opened sharply lower on Wednesday due to renewed Middle East tensions and significant declines in US technology stocks, with Nifty 50 and Sensex both dropping significantly.
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee is widely anticipated to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its February meeting, with economists predicting a pause in rate cuts and a neutral stance amid new inflation and GDP data releases.
Accretion Nutraveda's SME IPO debuted with a strong premium on BSE SME but faced a discount on BSE main board. The oversubscribed issue raised ₹24.77 crore for Ayurvedic manufacturing expansion.
Understand the crucial differences between lease and rent agreements in India. Learn about duration, flexibility, legal registration requirements, financial predictability, and termination rules to make informed rental decisions.
Elon Musk's net worth surpasses $800 billion after SpaceX merges with xAI, creating a $1.25 trillion entity. His stake in the combined company is valued at $542 billion.
Shares of major Indian IT firms like Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL Tech, and Coforge are under investor scrutiny as a potential deal with Anthropic AI, a leading artificial intelligence company, could reshape the sector's growth trajectory by 2026.
India's 2026-27 budget introduces key reforms to enhance export competitiveness, leverage trade deals like the India-US agreement, and address global challenges through manufacturing, services, and green initiatives.
Political strategist Vimal Singh analyzes the India-US trade agreement, calling it an inevitable development driven by economic compulsion rather than political charity, with H-1B visa concessions potentially next.
Indian rupee opened weak at 90.54 against US dollar, slipping 22 paise after Tuesday's strong rally of 122 paise. The currency's performance follows India-US trade agreement announcement.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has instructed MIDC to submit a funding proposal for Purandar airport land acquisition ahead of the next cabinet meeting. The project requires 3,000 acres across seven villages.
Kolkata-based Exide Industries anticipates a Rs 500 crore increase in exports following recent US and EU trade agreements. The company aims for Rs 25,000 crore turnover by 2030 as its lithium-ion subsidiary EESL becomes operational.
Real estate developer Signature Global reported a consolidated net loss of ₹45.33 crore in Q3 FY2026 due to reduced income, contrasting with a profit in the previous year.
Shares of major Indian IT companies including Infosys, Wipro, HCL Tech, TCS, and Persistent Systems plummeted up to 6% on Wednesday, dragging Sensex down over 100 points amid growing AI competition fears.
The India-US trade agreement raises questions about agricultural tariffs and farmer welfare. This analysis explores the deal's terms, protections for sensitive sectors, and broader economic implications.
India has committed to importing $100 billion worth of goods annually from the United States over the next five years, more than double last year's imports. Energy, aircraft parts, and technology are set to dominate this trade surge.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt indicates India could purchase oil from Venezuela, potentially benefiting US workers and industries through Washington's oversight role in Venezuelan trade.
IndiGo's domestic market share fell to 59.6% in December after mass flight cancellations, while Air India Group gained over 3 percentage points, DGCA data shows.
Indian stock markets opened with caution on February 4, 2026, as GIFT Nifty indicated mixed global cues. Key stocks like Mahindra, Tata Steel, ITC, HCL Tech, Infosys, and TCS are in focus amid ongoing US-India trade deal negotiations and domestic economic
Indian IT stocks faced a sharp selloff, with Infosys, TCS, and HCL Technologies leading declines of up to 6%. The downturn is attributed to weak global cues, rising US bond yields, and concerns over IT spending.
The United States has renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act through December 2026, reinstating duty-free access to US markets for eligible African countries after a brief expiration period.
Indian equity benchmarks Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened lower on Wednesday, giving up some gains from Tuesday's strong rally fueled by the India-US trade agreement announcement.
A recent SBI report highlights that India could reduce its annual fuel import expenditure by up to $3 billion by switching to Venezuelan crude oil, leveraging competitive pricing and strategic diversification.
The National Highways Authority of India's plan to shift Kherki Daula toll plaza faces fresh resistance as Pachgaon villagers reject the elevated U-turn proposal, demanding a flyover first.
Four individuals, including a general manager and project manager in Gurgaon's Centrum Plaza, face cheating charges for allegedly diverting Rs 43 lakh to relatives' accounts instead of company clients.
Gurgaon Metropolitan Development Authority will construct a 550-meter stormwater drain connecting Sectors 62 and 65 to complete the drainage network and address chronic waterlogging issues in new sectors along Southern Peripheral Road.