INDUSTRY
Nadda chairs Manthan Shivir on boosting India’s chemical and petrochemical sector
Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda, chaired a day-long Manthan Shivir organised in New Delhi today to discuss fostering long-term development of the Indian chemical and petrochemical…
India’s Auto Sector Powers Ahead, But Analysts Flag Macroeconomic Risks
BY R SURYAMUSTHY While the Indian automobile industry is projecting continued growth in fiscal year 2025-26, following a 7.3% domestic sales increase to 19.6 million units across segments in FY24-25,…
Tata Steel Nederland announces major transformation programme to enhance a sustainable future
Tata Steel Nederland announces major transformation programme to enhance competitiveness for a sustainable future Mumbai Tata Steel Nederland has filed a Request for Advice to the Central Works Council to…
FDI in pharma sector crosses 19 cr last fiscal
India’s pharmaceuticals and medical devices sector has seen a FDI inflow to the tune of 11,888 crore rupees from April to December in the financial year ended on March 31,…
India’s semiconductor industry likely to double revenue to $108 bn by 2030: Report
The Indian semiconductor industry’s revenues are likely to double from $54 billion to $108 billion between 2025 to 2030, according to a report by financial services firm UBS. The report…
ECONOMY
STOCK MARKET
FM Sitharaman Hails BSE’s 150-Year Legacy, Launches BSE 150 Index
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today lauded the Bombay Stock Exchange’s (BSE) technological advancements and its vital role in India’s economic development. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Asia’s oldest stock…
Sharp fall in US stocks amid caution over impact of tariffs
US stocks fell sharply last night, hit by a double blow from Nvidia’s China-related warning and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s caution over the economic impact of tariffs. The Nasdaq…
Final Trade April 16: Sensex up for 3rd day, gains 309 pts, Nifty at 23,437
The benchmark domestic equity indices today ended in positive territory for the third straight session, led by gains in Oil and Gas, Media and Banking sectors. Both the indices offset…
Asian & European markets end in gain
Major Asian stocks edged up today. Singapore’s Strait Times index surged over 2.1 per cent, South Korea’s Kospi Index as well as Japan’s Nikkei, both gained over 0.8 per cent…
STOCK MARKET APRIL 15: Sensex vaults 1,578 pts, Nifty climbs to 23,329 led by pvt banks
BIZNAMA The benchmark domestic equity indices today surged over two per cent amid positive global cues following temporary tariff relief on electronic goods by the US and hopes for additional…
TRADE
India’s smart phone exports touched record two lakh crore rupees in last fiscal
India’s smartphone exports have reached a record level of two lakh crore rupees in the last fiscal. Smartphones have emerged as India’s largest export in the first ten months of…
India’s exports register growth of 5.5% to hit record 820.93 billion dollars in FY 2024-25
India’s total exports of goods and services registered a growth of 5.5 per cent, reaching a record 820.93 billion dollars during April- March 2024-25, compared to 778.13 billion dollars in…
Widening China Trade Deficit put India’s Economic Policymakers in Strategic Dilemma
By R. Suryamurthy India’s trade deficit with China surged to an unprecedented $99.2 billion in FY2024–25, underscoring a structural economic dependency that continues to widen despite diversification and domestic manufacturing…
Cargo traffic on India’s inland waterways surges to all-time high of 145.5 million tonnes in 2024-25
Country’s National Waterways reached a record high of 145.5 million tonnes during the Financial Year 2024-25. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said this in a statement yesterday. It…
India’s Trade Deficit Widens as Global Tariff Pressures Mount
Bibhudatta Pradhan / NEW DELHI India’s merchandise trade deficit widened sharply to $21.54 billion in March, driven by a surge in imports as the country navigates escalating U.S. tariff policies…