India: News

India, officially known as the Republic of India is the 7th largest country in the world and the 2nd most populous with a population of 1.2 billion people, and is expected to take over China’s population by 2022. Located in South Asia, India is surrounded by Indian Ocean in the South, Bay of Bengal on the southeast, and the Arabian Sea on the southwest.

16 Apr 2024

Sri Lanka

India greenlights onion export to Sri Lanka and UAE

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced that India has approved the export of 10,000 tons of onions to Sri Lanka.

16 Apr 2024

Renault

2025 Renault Duster to only offer turbo-petrol engines in India

The highly anticipated next-generation Renault Duster is set to launch in the Indian market in 2025, alongside its Nissan counterpart.

DoT to consult TRAI on satcom spectrum allocation and licensing

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is set to collaborate with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on spectrum allocation and licensing for satellite communication services.

14 Apr 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki boosts production capacity, waiting period to go down

Maruti Suzuki has recently commissioned an extra vehicle assembly line at its Manesar facility, significantly enhancing its production capabilities.

14 Apr 2024

Vedanta

Vedanta secures ₹4,000 crore loan for energy expansion in India

Vedanta has secured a loan of ₹3,900-4,000 crore from the state-run Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC).

14 Apr 2024

Health & Wellness

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals recalls India-made hypertension drug in the US

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a global pharmaceutical leader, has initiated a recall of 6,528 bottles of Diltiazem Hydrochloride in the United States. The medication is commonly used to treat hypertension.

14 Apr 2024

India

Skin lightening creams linked to rising kidney problems in India

A recent study published in the medical journal Kidney International has revealed a concerning trend in India: an increase in kidney problems seemingly tied to the use of skin-lightening creams.

14 Apr 2024

Mahindra

India's mid-size SUV sales in March: Mahindra, Tata, and more

Mid-size SUV sales in India, experienced a significant year-on-year (YoY) growth of 14% in March 2024, despite a slight monthly dip of 2.20%.

14 Apr 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Indian automobile exports witness 5.5% decline in FY24: Here's why

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), has reported a 5.5% decrease in automobile exports from India for the fiscal year 2024 (FY24).

14 Apr 2024

Poco

POCO Pad launching soon in India: What to expect

POCO is reportedly expanding its product line by entering the tablet market.

14 Apr 2024

Stock Market

Foreign investors injected ₹13,300 crore into Indian stocks in April

Foreign investors have injected over ₹13,300 crore into Indian stocks in the first half of April.

14 Apr 2024

Tesla

Tesla eyes $3.6 billion Indian market revenue by 2030

US electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla, is projected to generate a whopping $3.6 billion in revenue from the Indian market by 2030, according to industry insiders.

14 Apr 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Everything we know about India-bound 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift

The highly anticipated next-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift, internally known as the YED, is poised to make its debut in the Indian market soon.

13 Apr 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk's Starlink could receive approval from Indian government soon

Elon Musk's satellite communications company, Starlink, is nearing approval from the Indian government for its license application.

13 Apr 2024

Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield to launch four new models by 2025

India's leading motorcycle manufacturer, Royal Enfield, is set to expand its product range with new bikes in the 350cc, 450cc, and 650cc categories.

12 Apr 2024

Ashneer Grover

Ashneer Grover launches new medical loan app named ZeroPe

Ashneer Grover, co-founder and former Managing Director of BharatPe, is venturing back into the fintech sector with a new application called ZeroPe.

12 Apr 2024

Samsung

Samsung launches 2024 Crystal 4K TV range in India

Samsung has debuted its 2024 Crystal 4K TV range in India, featuring the Crystal 4K Vivid, Crystal 4K Vision Pro, and Crystal 4K Vivid Pro models.

12 Apr 2024

Kawasaki

Kawasaki India extends warranty to 3 years on all motorcycles

Kawasaki, known for its wide range of big bikes, has announced an extension of its warranty period from two years to three years, or up to 36,000km.

12 Apr 2024

China

Moody's Analytics forecasts 6.1% GDP growth for India in 2024

Moody's Analytics has predicted a 6.1% growth rate for India's economy in 2024, indicating a slowdown from the previous year's expansion of 7.7%.

12 Apr 2024

Blue Origin

Vijayawada-born pilot set to become India's first space tourist

Gopichand Thotakura, a pilot and entrepreneur hailing from Vijayawada, is set to become the second Indian to journey into space.

TCS boosts recruitment, hires over 10,000 new engineering graduates

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's leading IT services firm, has recruited over 10,000 fresh graduates from top-tier engineering institutions.

11 Apr 2024

Apple

Apple produced $14B worth of iPhones in India in FY23

Apple has manufactured iPhones worth $14 billion in India during the last fiscal year, according to Bloomberg.

11 Apr 2024

Israel

Amid labor shortage, 6,000+ Indian workers to reach Israel

More than 6,000 Indian workers will arrive in Israel during April and May to help the country's construction sector meet a labor shortage following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

10 Apr 2024

Android

Truecaller launches web-based service for Android users in India

Truecaller, a prominent caller identity company, has launched 'Truecaller for the Web,' a web-based version of its service.

10 Apr 2024

Stock Market

FPIs infuse ₹2 lakh crore into Indian markets in FY24

The financial year 2024 witnessed a significant surge of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in India's thriving markets.

09 Apr 2024

Tesla

Elon Musk terms Tesla's entry into India as 'natural progression'

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has characterized his electric vehicle (EV) company's foray into the Indian market as a "natural progression."

09 Apr 2024

Indian Government

Indian government's 100-day plan may include new e-commerce policy

The Indian government's upcoming 100-day plan could feature the much-awaited e-commerce policy, as per Moneycontrol.

Indian passenger vehicle and two-wheeler sales surge in FY24

India's passenger vehicle and two-wheeler retail sales saw a significant rise in FY24 compared to FY23.

08 Apr 2024

MG Motor

MG Motor teases Hector Blackstorm Edition's launch in India

MG Motor recently sparked anticipation with a teaser on its social media platforms, hinting at an upcoming launch in India.

08 Apr 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki eVX SUV's launch delayed due to technical issues

Maruti Suzuki's highly anticipated eVX SUV, also known as YY8, has experienced a delay in its launch, due to complications with battery supply and software.

08 Apr 2024

Thailand

Countdown to Songkran: Thailand's festive heritage

The Songkran festival, celebrated between April 13th and 15th annually, holds a place of utmost joy and anticipation among Thais.

08 Apr 2024

Solar Eclipse

Total solar eclipse 2024: Where and how to watch it

Today (April 8), a rare astronomical phenomenon, a total solar eclipse, will occur.

08 Apr 2024

Hyundai

Hyundai partners with Exide for EV battery production in India

Hyundai and Kia Motors have announced a strategic partnership with Exide Energy Solutions, to boost their electric vehicle (EV) growth strategies in India.

08 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Maldivian leader, suspended for 'anti-India' remarks, stokes fresh row; apologizes

Mariyam Shiuna, one of three Maldivian ministers suspended earlier this year for social media posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has stoked a new controversy.

SEBI proposes streamlining PPM amendment reporting for AIFs in India

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a new process, for reporting changes in the private placement memorandum (PPM) of alternative investment funds (AIFs).

07 Apr 2024

Coal

India records 13% surge in coal imports in February 2024

India's coal imports witnessed a significant surge of 13% in February 2024, reaching a total of 21.64 million tons (MT), according to data compiled by Mjunction.

07 Apr 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki aims high with export goals for FY25

Maruti Suzuki, a leading player in the Indian car market, has set ambitious export targets for the coming years.

06 Apr 2024

Ather Energy

Ather Energy launches Halo helmet series with mic, built-in speakers

Ather Energy, the renowned e-scooter manufacturer, introduced its first-ever helmet series, named Halo and Halo Bit, at this year's Community Day event.

06 Apr 2024

Aprilia

Aprilia Tuareg 660's pricing revealed ahead of launch in India

Aprilia is set to officially unveil the Tuareg 660 in India on April 16.

05 Apr 2024

China

China will use AI to disrupt US, India elections: Microsoft

Microsoft has issued a warning about potential plans by China to interfere in the forthcoming elections in the US, South Korea, and India.