India: News
Why water purifier maker Kent RO postponed its IPO
Kent RO Systems, a leading Indian water purifier manufacturer, has decided to postpone its initial public offering (IPO).
India's auto market set for best May in 8 years
The Indian automobile retail market is witnessing a strong performance in May 2026, with vehicle registrations remaining steady across all segments.
Are silver bars and coins sold in India genuine?
The Indian silver market is witnessing a major crisis as counterfeiters are flooding the market with impure silver bars and coins.
Why India's trucking industry is staring at a crisis
India's transport sector is facing a major operational crisis due to falling freight rates, rising diesel prices, and fuel supply disruptions. The situation is affecting truckers across the country.
India's industrial output index to be revamped next week
India's Ministry of Statistics is planning a major overhaul of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), the key measure of industrial output next week.
Modi government has a warning for users of Wegovy, Ozempic
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued an urgent public health notice regarding the safety of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs.
Mahanagar Gas won't offer you subsidies in Mumbai anymore
Mahanagar Gas Ltd, a leading gas distributor in India, has announced the immediate suspension of all its subsidy programs.
Private banks to outperform PSUs in earnings growth during FY26-28
Private sector banks are likely to outperform their public sector counterparts in terms of earnings growth over the next two years, a report by Antique Stock Broking has said.
US-Iran war could hit Indian company profits by 200 bps
A protracted conflict in West Asia could significantly impact the profitability of Indian companies, Crisil Ratings has warned.
Apple India's revenue may hit ₹1.4L crore in FY26
Apple India's revenue is expected to reach ₹1.42 lakh crore in FY26, according to a Kotak Mutual Fund report.
Iran conflict pushes India's oil import bill to $16.3B
India's oil import bill skyrocketed by 52.3% to $16.3 billion in April, from $10.7 billion a year ago, according to data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC).
Is Indian stock market headed for a bull run again?
Indian equities witnessed a strong rally today, with Nifty crossing the 24,000 mark.
RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra thinks rupee might be undervalued
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said that the Indian rupee is not overvalued and could even be undervalued after its recent depreciation against the US dollar.
Why Modi government is staring at ₹1L crore revenue hit
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that cutting excise duties on petrol and diesel will cost the government ₹1 lakh crore in revenue.
India turns net importer of finished steel
India has become a net importer of finished steel, as per provisional government data.
Why Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong is coming to India
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced her upcoming visit to India.
Why Indians are now turning to EVs faster than before
Rising fuel prices in India could lead to a faster shift toward electric vehicles (EVs), according to Jay Kale, Executive Vice President of Research at Elara Capital.
Asia-Pacific delivery costs up 19% in 2-months: What's the reason?
The Asia Pacific region, including India, has witnessed a significant rise in delivery costs, by nearly 19%, between March and May this year.
India among countries with least increase in fuel prices: Government
India has witnessed one of the smallest increases in retail petrol and diesel prices among major economies, despite a sharp rise in global crude oil rates due to the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption.
India dispatches medical supplies to Africa amid Ebola outbreak
India has dispatched its first batch of emergency medical supplies and protective kits to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
US becomes 2nd largest source of FDI into India
The United States has replaced Mauritius as the second-largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into India, according to a report by The Times of India.
India's fuel price hike is 'smallest' among major economies
India has been able to shield its consumers from the full impact of the global oil crisis caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
First-in-months: LNG tanker leaves Strait of Hormuz for India
In a major development, an LNG (liquefied natural gas) tanker has left the Strait of Hormuz for India.
India's fuel demand growth might fall 39% in H2 2026
India's fuel demand growth is expected to slow down significantly in the second half of 2026.
How CAFE III and ADAS norms will boost auto-component makers
India's tightening fuel-efficiency and safety regulations are set to be the next big growth driver for auto-component manufacturers.
BHAVYA scheme's operational guidelines out: How will it help industries?
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has unveiled the operational guidelines for the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA).
India's forex spends slip 2% as education spending abroad falls
The total outward remittances under the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS) have fallen by some 2% in FY26.
FIIs pull out ₹30,374cr from Indian equities in May
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have sold Indian equities worth ₹2.22 lakh crore in 2026, continuing their net selling streak for the third consecutive month.
Piyush Goyal to visit Canada to boost trade ties
India's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, will visit Canada from May 25-27. He will be leading a delegation of some 150 Indian industry leaders.
India's gross FDI inflows in FY26 hit a record $94.5B
India's gross foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows for the fiscal year 2025-26 have hit a record high of $94.53 billion, according to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
India's forex reserves fall by $8.09B to $688.894B
India's foreign exchange reserves have witnessed a major decline, falling by $8.094 billion to settle at $688.894 billion for the week ending May 15, data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revealed.
Indians remitted $2.59B overseas in March, says RBI
Indians had remitted $2.59 billion overseas in March 2026 under the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS).
India successfully test-fires Agni-1 ballistic missile
India has successfully test-fired its short-range ballistic missile, the Agni-1. The launch was conducted from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha.
How to get errors fixed on your PAN card easily
Managing multiple Permanent Account Numbers (PAN) cards can be tricky, especially when it comes to correcting errors.
What drove India's wholesale inflation to a 42-month high
India's wholesale inflation has hit a 42-month high, soaring to 8.3% in April from March's 3.88%.
India's core sector output jumps 1.7% in April
India's infrastructure output witnessed a modest growth of 1.7% in April, up from a revised 1.2% in the previous month.
India's 4th S-400 squadron arriving soon: Why its deployment matters
India is set to receive the fourth squadron of Russian-origin S-400 Triumf air defense system, also known as "Sudarshan Chakra."
India's GDP to grow at 6.4% in 2026: UN
The United Nations (UN) has revised its economic growth forecast for India, projecting a rate of 6.4% for 2026. The new estimate is lower than the previous projection of 6.6%.
Crude oil prices surge in India today: What's the reason?
Crude oil prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) rose nearly 0.7% to ₹10,095 per barrel today.
India to send oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz again
India is gearing up to send vessels through the Strait of Hormuz for energy cargoes from Middle East suppliers.