Month: October 2025
How’s the Josh after Diwali gifts? Sitharaman, Vaishnaw state how Indians gained from GST cuts
Nearly a month after the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates came into effect, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and IT & Railways Minister Ashwini…
Current Account Deficit likely to stay in check at 1.2-1.5% of GDP, progress on India-US trade talks will be crucial: Report
The domestic current account deficit (CAD) is expected to remain largely in check at around 1.2-1.5 per cent of the GDP in FY26, according to…
Gold prices hit record high on Dhanteras, up by over ₹3,000 | Check today’s rates in your city
Gold prices are skyrocketing amid the ongoing festive season, with premiums in India hitting another record high at ₹1,32,953 on Saturday, on the occasion of…
Zepto’s $450 million funding could increase competition, cash burn in industry: analysts
Quick commerce platform Zepto closed a $450 million round in a mix of primary and secondary transactions on Thursday. Founder Adit Palicha told ET in…
ET Graphics: India’s AI hardware imports jump 13% to $66.8 billion, US share rises
India’s imports of AI-enabling goods rose 13.1% to $66.8 billion in FY25, with the US accounting for 7% of this trade. Imports from the US…
Assocham to propose measures to cut imports
New Delhi: The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) will propose cross sectoral measures the Centre can take to lower India’s import…
China top source of imports in H1 FY26; New Delhi’s trade deficit with Beijing hits $54.4 billion
New Delhi: Mainland China emerged as India‘s top import source in the first half of this financial year with $62.89 billion worth of inbound shipments,…
India widens hunt for rare earths — eyes Chile, Peru trade deals to ease supply
New Delhi: India is working on various measures to improve supply of rare earth minerals, including negotiating free trade agreements with Chile and Peru, promoting…
ETtech Explainer: Decoding Blinkit’s 9X revenue surge amid slow margin growth
Eternal-owned Blinkit reported a 9x jump in its revenue in Q2 of FY26 to Rs 9,891 crore, up from Rs 1,156 crore in the same…
ETtech Explainer: Blinkit’s 9x YoY revenue jump, slow margin growth
Eternal-owned Blinkit reported a 9x jump in its revenue in Q2 of FY26 to Rs 9,891 crore, up from Rs 1,156 crore in the same…