Download IPFS Avenue Supermarts, the parent company of the popular D-Mart retail chain, is set to significantly ramp up its store expansion efforts across India, with a particular focus on the northern regions. This aggressive growth strategy aims to double the company’s store count and investments, signaling a strong commitment[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United States has announced a significant 25% tariff on all Indian imports, effective August 1, a move poised to impact several of India’s vital export sectors. This broad tariff, coupled with an unspecified “penalty” linked to India’s defense and energy trade with Russia, signals a challenging period[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is widely expected to maintain its benchmark repo rate at 5.50% during its upcoming August 6 policy meeting, according to a Reuters poll of economists. This decision comes after the central bank delivered a larger-than-anticipated 50 basis point cut in June, as[Read More…]

Download IPFS India’s economy remains on a strong domestic footing but faces challenges from a volatile global environment, according to the latest review by the Ministry of Finance. The report, released on Monday, warned that ongoing disruptions in global supply chains, particularly for semiconductors, rare earth magnets, and other critical[Read More…]

Download IPFS Indian lenders are restricting access to retail credit just as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) works to stimulate the economy through interest rate cuts and increased liquidity. This cautious stance comes amid rising household debt and concerns over loan repayment capacity, potentially limiting the central bank’s push[Read More…]

Download IPFS Indian lenders are restricting access to retail credit just as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) works to stimulate the economy through interest rate cuts and increased liquidity. This cautious stance comes amid rising household debt and concerns over loan repayment capacity, potentially limiting the central bank’s push[Read More…]

Download IPFS The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly raised India’s economic growth projections for 2025 and 2026, reflecting a more positive global outlook. The latest World Economic Outlook report forecasts India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to expand by 6.4% in both years, up from the 6.2% estimate issued in[Read More…]

Download IPFS Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal informed the Lok Sabha that India is actively engaged in trade negotiations with the European Union (EU) and several other countries, aiming to secure balanced agreements that protect domestic interests while enhancing market access for Indian goods and services. According to Goyal,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Arvind Fashions Limited, a prominent player in India’s apparel and lifestyle sector, has reported a significant surge in its consolidated net profit for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025. The company’s net profit jumped to ₹13 crore (approximately 1.56 million USD) from ₹1 crore in the corresponding[Read More…]

Download IPFS India’s industrial production growth significantly slowed to a 10-month low of 1.5% in June 2025, according to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Monday, July 28, 2025. This deceleration, which marks the slowest pace since August 2024, was primarily driven by sharp contractions in the[Read More…]