India’s industrial output grew by 3 per cent in March 2025, a slight improvement from 2.7 per cent in February but down from 5.5 per cent in March 2024. This slowdown was primarily due to weaker performances in the manufacturing, mining, and power sectors.The government also revised February’s growth estimate to 2.7 per cent, down…
AI-generated image (Credit: Bing image creator) NEW DELHI: China-based enterprises, impacted by escalating US tariffs imposed under Donald Trump administration, are seeking assistance from Indian exporters to maintain their American clientele amid significant disruptions in global trade.During the recently concluded Canton Fair in Guangzhou (May 5), several Chinese firms approached Indian companies to help fulfil…
This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. India is moving towards becoming an $8 trillion economy by 2035, but it must overcome major challenges, according to ‘The Great Unlock: India in 2035’ report by Nandan Nilekani, co-founder and chairman of Infosys and Arkam Ventures.The study highlights four major hurdles: rising income disparity,…
Starting May 1, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India‘s (RBI) updated framework for ATM transaction charges will come into force, bringing changes to free transaction limits, charges for additional transactions, and interchange fee structures across the country.Under the new guidelines, customers will be entitled to a set number of free ATM transactions each month—three in…
It's a competitive scenario between RIL and a consortium including Sunil Mittal of the Bharti Group, similar to their existing rivalry in the telecom sector. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), under Mukesh Ambani‘s leadership, has positioned itself as a key contender for acquiring a substantial stake in Haier’s Indian operations. The Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer is…
Defence stocks: Experts indicate that Pakistan-related tensions are short-lived without substantial changes warranting immediate investment. (AI image) Defence stocks in India rallied between 5% to 11.5% on April 28, due to growing India-Pakistan tensions and the anticipated announcement of the Rafale-M fighter aircraft agreement.Several defence-related companies, including Paras Defence, Garden Reach Shipbuilders, Data Patterns, Cochin…
Modi government is considering moving forward with several hydroelectric initiatives. India is looking to expedite five significant hydroelectric power projects in Jammu & Kashmir, following its decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty suspended. These projects can progress more rapidly without the previously required Indus Waters Treaty approval process.Sources told ET that the government is…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Monday. While BSE Sensex went above 79,600, Nifty50 crossed 24,150. At 9:20 AM, BSE Sensex was trading at 79,582.96, up 370 points or 0.47%. Nifty50 was at 24,131.35, up 92 points or 0.38%.In this shortened…
Gold prices saw heightened volatility last week, initially surging to an all-time high of $3,500/oz on COMEX before retreating below $3,300. (AI image) Gold price prediction: Where are gold prices likely to head this week? What are the global cues to watch out for and what should your strategy be for gold? Manav Modi, Senior…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting April 28, 2025) are ICICI Bank and 360 One WAM. Let’s take a look: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) ICICI Bank 1405 1600 14% 360One WAM 972 1200…
