India’s first maritime-focused lender eyes $1 bln FY27 fundraise
New Delhi: Sagarmala Finance Corp., India’s first maritime-focused non-banking financial company, plans to raise as much as 100 billion rupees ($1.08 billion) in financial year…
India’s economy slipping to 6th rank, IMF data shows, prospects bright
India has slipped to the sixth position among the world’s largest economies in 2025, according to latest estimates released by the International Monetary Fund. The…
AgriTech could add $90 billion to Southeast Asia’s GDP by 2033: Report
AgriTech adoption in Southeast Asia could unlock more than $90 billion in annual GDP (gross domestic product) gains by 2033, according to a report. Despite…
Gold prices fall amid US war on Iran, 24K at ₹1.53 lakh; check latest rates in your city| Business News
Gold prices declined on Friday, April 17, with 24-carat gold falling by ₹268 to ₹15,309.2 per gram. Gold rates fell to ₹1.53 lakh in Delhi….
Quick commerce turning to reset lane as profit push tempers growth metrics
After several quarters of breakneck expansion, quick commerce majors Blinkit and Instamart are expected to report moderation in growth in the January-March quarter, as they…
Faster insolvency process proposed with creditor-led resolution framework
A compact process proposed to speed up insolvency resolution can be initiated only by financial creditors having a combined share of at least 51% in…
Labour-intensive sectors see steep fall in exports in March
New Delhi: Engineering goods, electronics and pharmaceuticals were the key drivers of exports in FY26. Sixteen of the 30 top export sectors of the country…
Seed industry seeks policy support amid input cost increase
New Delhi: India’s seed industry has sought policy support from the government amid rising input costs linked to the West Asia crisis. The industry has…
8th Pay Commission: Government staff seek Rs 69,000 minimum pay, DA merger proposal
New Delhi: Central government employees have sought a sweeping overhaul of pay, pensions and service conditions under the Eighth Central Pay Commission, proposing a minimum…
Textiles Ministry plans duty cuts to shield industry amid West Asia crisis
New Delhi: The textiles ministry has proposed duty cuts and regulatory easing to secure raw material supplies amid the West Asia crisis, including lowering import…