Download IPFS A new report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) warns that the 25% reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Trump administration could reduce India’s exports to the United States by nearly 30% in the 2025-26 fiscal year. This dramatic decline could see exports fall from $86.5 billion to[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a strong start to the month, several key sectors in India have seen a blitz of multi-crore contracts, with defense, railways, and renewable energy leading the way. The total value of these projects has already exceeded ₹1,000 crore, signaling robust momentum in domestic manufacturing, infrastructure development, and[Read More…]

Download IPFS The direct-to-consumer (D2C) business model, which saw explosive growth in recent years, is now facing a new challenge: consumer fatigue. As the market becomes saturated with a proliferation of D2C brands, companies are finding it harder to cut through the noise and attract customers. This shift in consumer[Read More…]

Download IPFS Insolvency experts and legal analysts are cautioning against a potential change in management at Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd. (BPSL), as the Supreme Court prepares to re-examine a previous order that had directed the liquidation of the company. Following a successful review petition, the Supreme Court has decided[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a significant move aimed at making healthcare more affordable, the Indian government has announced a reduction in the retail prices of 35 essential medicines. The order, issued by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), covers a wide range of critical drugs, including those for anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular, and[Read More…]

Download IPFS Bharti Airtel is expected to report a steady performance for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, with analysts pointing to a rise in average revenue per user (ARPU) and continued, albeit modest, subscriber growth as the key drivers. The company’s financial results are scheduled to be[Read More…]

Download IPFS India’s annual oil import bill could increase by an estimated $9 to $11 billion if the country is compelled to reduce or stop its procurement of discounted Russian crude. This potential financial strain comes in the wake of recent threats by the U.S. to impose tariffs and penalties[Read More…]

Download IPFS India’s Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme has led to massive savings of over ₹4.31 lakh crore (approximately $51.7 billion) for the government, according to a recent report. The savings were achieved by effectively plugging leakages and removing duplicate and fake beneficiaries from various welfare programs. This significant fiscal[Read More…]

Download IPFS The real estate and infrastructure sectors in India are currently facing a significant skilled labor shortage of 20 lakh (2 million) workers, a deficit that could widen to 50 lakh (5 million) over the next five years. Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Chairman of the National Real Estate Development Council[Read More…]

Download IPFS The government has appointed a consortium of merchant bankers and legal advisors to facilitate the sale of minority stakes in several state-owned financial institutions, including the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). This strategic move, announced by Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) Secretary Arunish Chawla,[Read More…]