ECLGS 5.0 crosses 4.11 lakh guarantees, extends Rs 1.55 lakh crore support to firms hit by West Asia crisis
The government’s Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 has issued more than 4.11 lakh guarantees worth over Rs 1.55 lakh crore to businesses impacted…
US Forced Labour Hearings: Trump’s next tariff threat looms over 60 countries, including India
Another potential round of tariffs under US President Donald Trump could affect exports from 60 countries, including India, as the United States begins three days…
Report proposes ‘India-Plus Contribution Scorecard’ to boost FDI
New Delhi: The country should adopt an ‘India-Plus Contribution Scorecard‘ to promote foreign direct investment (FDI) by rating investors on measurable economic contributions such as…
Flipkart announces $50 million Esop buyback: the biggest employee cashouts at startups so far
Employee stock ownership plans (Esops) are becoming common in India’s startup ecosystem, letting employees cash out vested stock options before an IPO or acquisition. In…
Gush of Gulf sovereign wealth enters India in 2026
Dubai: Gulf sovereign funds invested $1.7 billion in India in the first half of 2026, defying heightened geopolitical tensions due to the Iran war and…
Cult.fit IPO: Cultfit files DRHP with Sebi to raise Rs 950 crore via fresh issue
Fitness and active lifestyle platform Cultfit has filed its draft red herring prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India for an initial public…
Deeptech sparks new hope as venture debt deals stay flat in H1
Venture debt financing in India remained largely flat in the first half of 2026 as a slowdown in venture capital funding for mature startups limited…
Auto companies may soon get to trade BEE credits for easier fuel-efficiency compliance
New Delhi: The power ministry has proposed a credit trading mechanism under thenation’s Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms, allowing passenger vehicle manufacturers to trade…
India, EU aim to complete FTA legal scrubbing in 15-20 days, says Piyush Goyal
NEW DELHI: India and the European Union are aiming to complete the legal scrubbing of their free trade agreement (FTA) within the next 15-20 days,…
Kharif sowing picks up, but still 21% below last year
New Delhi: Kharif sowing has gathered pace over the past few days as the southwest monsoon advanced across the country. However, the total area under…