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Why Indian pharma industry is relieved after US-Iran deal
The Indian pharmaceutical industry is looking at ways to stabilize its supply chain after the US and Iran reached a preliminary peace agreement.
India's 10-year bond yield hits 3-month low: What's the reason?
India's benchmark 10-year government bond yield fell to its lowest level since March 25 today.
India's passport, visa provider in UAE changing from July 1
The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has announced a major change in the service provider for Indian passport, visa, and consular services across the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Air New Zealand might soon offer direct flights to India
Air New Zealand is considering the feasibility of launching direct flights to Indian cities.
LIC eyes stronger market leadership as it nears platinum jubilee
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is gearing up to strengthen its market leadership in the life insurance sector as it approaches its platinum jubilee.
FSSAI issues notices to 8 firms over misleading product claims
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to eight food companies over misleading brand names, trade names, and product claims.
Governance noise is overshadowing ₹1,600cr philanthropic mission: Tata Trusts CEO
Siddharth Sharma, the CEO of Tata Trusts, has defended the institution against recent media scrutiny over governance issues within the Tata group.
FPIs withdraw ₹62,853cr from Indian equities in June
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have continued their selling spree in the Indian equity market, pulling out over ₹62,853 crore in early June.
India remains world's 2nd-biggest importer of Russian fossil fuels
India has retained its position as the world's second-largest importer of Russian fossil fuels, according to a report by European think tank Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
Nitin Gadkari approves use of 100% ethanol fuel in India
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has approved regulations to legally allow the use of 100% ethanol fuel in India.
World Bank thinks 2020s is 'lost decade' for developing economies
The World Bank has warned that the 2020s could be a "lost decade" for many developing economies.
India's top firms hold cash reserves of over $200B
India's leading corporations are sitting on a massive cash reserve of ₹18.7 lakh crore (over $200 billion) for fiscal 2026, a 12% increase from last year.
India's FTAs can help reach $1T export target by 2030
India's recent free trade agreements (FTAs) have the potential to drive manufacturing growth, revive private capital expenditure (capex), and integrate supply chains, a report by Yes Securities has said.
India joins elite ballistic missile defense club
India has successfully tested its advanced multi-layered defense capabilities against long-range ballistic missiles and anti-ship threats.
India may widen fiscal deficit as US-Iran war strains finances
India is likely to allow a larger budget deficit this year, according to Bloomberg.
Trade ties key to India's $30 trillion goal: Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, has said that India must strengthen its international trade relations to achieve the ambitious goal of becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2047.
These classic Indian desserts refuse to fade away
Indian sweets have always been a part of the country's rich cultural heritage.
Easy guide to attesting educational documents in India
Attesting educational documents in India can be a complex process, but with the right approach, it can be made simpler.
India, Nepal launch UPI-based cross-border remittance system
India and Nepal have launched a new cross-border remittance system, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-National Payments Interface (NPI).
Gold prices could fall by 20%: Here we decode why
Citigroup has revised its gold price forecast, cutting the three-month target from $4,300 to $4,000 per ounce.
Starlink's launch in India has not been put on hold
Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, has responded to reports of its India launch being delayed due to security concerns over the Iran conflict.
Bharat Forge will make semiconductor chips now
Bharat Forge, India's leading forging and engineering company, has made its entry into the billion-dollar semiconductor industry.
Moving to India post-marriage? Here's how to manage your documents
Relocating to India after marriage is a big step, and it comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to managing important documents.
Adani Energy is acquiring smart metering firm IntelliSmart for ₹3,050cr
Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) has announced its plan to acquire IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Limited for ₹3,050 crore.
DIIs buy ₹4.16L crore worth of equities in 2026
Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have been on a buying spree in the Indian equity market this year, with their net purchases surpassing ₹4.16 lakh crore in just over five months of 2026.
This road safety tech's rollout has hit roadblock in India
India's ambitious plan to implement vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications technology has hit a major hurdle.
RBI measures may draw foreign investments worth $50-60B in India
ICICI Securities has projected that India could see an influx of $50-60 billion in foreign investments in the coming months.
At $92B, India is world's 5th-largest military spender
India has emerged as the fifth-largest military spender in the world, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Sensodyne maker setting up manufacturing plant in India for ₹2,000cr
Haleon, the company behind popular sensitivity toothpaste Sensodyne, has announced its plan to invest £175 million (approximately ₹2,000 crore) in a new manufacturing facility in India, as per Mint.
India seeks inclusion in Bloomberg's global bond index
India is set to reapply for inclusion in major global bond indices, including the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index.
'Make in Russia for India' model pitched for fertilizer JVs
India's Ambassador to Moscow, Vinay Kumar, has pitched the 'Making in Russia for India' model.
FPIs pull out ₹43,000cr from Indian equities in June
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have withdrawn nearly ₹43,000 crore from Indian equities in the first week of June.
Chinese companies get 8x more subsidies than Indian counterparts
A recent report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revealed that Chinese companies received significantly more government support than their Indian counterparts between 2005 and 2024.
Cooking gas in India cheaper than abroad, says Modi government
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has said that Indian households pay much less for cooking gas than those in other countries.
Infra investment firm mulling India-focused fund with ₹5,000cr corpus
I Squared Capital (ISQ), a global infrastructure investment firm, is considering the establishment of an India-focused vehicle with a corpus of ₹4,000-5,000 crore, as per Mint.
India to drive nearly half of global oil demand growth
Igor Sechin, the CEO of Russian oil giant Rosneft, has predicted that India will account for nearly half of the global increase in oil demand over the next decade.
India's GDP growth may slow to 6.5% in FY27
India's economic growth is expected to slow down to around 6.5% in the fiscal year 2027 (FY27), according to research reports from brokerage firms Dolat Capital and ICICI Global Markets.
Who's Sriram Krishnan? Trump's Indian-origin AI adviser leaving White House
Sriram Krishnan, a prominent Indian-American tech executive and venture capitalist, has announced his decision to step down from his role as the Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
India's birth rate is now below replacement level: Elon Musk
India's birth rate has fallen below the replacement level, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said yesterday.
You can soon catch a Scandinavian Airlines flight from India
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced its intention to start operations in India.