RBI Opens Direct Equity Investment Route for Foreign Individuals in Listed Indian Companies

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a significant step to boost foreign investment by allowing authorised dealer (AD) banks to open repatriable rupee accounts for overseas individuals investing in listed Indian companies. The move expands…

Rupee Jumps 58 Paise as Easing Oil Prices Lift Market Sentiment

The Indian rupee posted a strong gain against the US dollar on Monday, rising 58 paise amid a sharp decline in global crude oil prices following reports of a breakthrough peace agreement between the United States and Iran.

The domestic currency…

India’s Highway Network Sees Massive Expansion Over Last 12 Years

New Delhi: India has witnessed a remarkable transformation in road infrastructure over the past 12 years, driven by flagship initiatives such as the Bharatmala Pariyojana, rapid expansion of the National Highway network, and the construction of world-class…

Markets Rebound Strongly: Sensex Soars 1,695 Points, Nifty Gains Over 1% This Week

Mumbai: Indian benchmark indices snapped a two-week losing streak and ended the week with healthy gains, buoyed by optimism surrounding a possible US-Iran peace agreement and a decline in global crude oil prices.

The Nifty 50 rose 1.10 per…

Centre Proposes Unified Broadcasting Rules to Cut Red Tape, Ease Business Operations

New Delhi — The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has released the draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026, seeking to streamline and modernise regulations governing India's broadcasting sector…

Centre Extends Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions Till August 2026

New Delhi: In a move aimed at strengthening credit flow to the microfinance sector, the Central Government has extended the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0) until August 31, 2026, or until guarantees worth ?20,000…

US Trade Deficit Shrinks in April; India Among Smaller Contributors to Trade Gap

Washington: The United States recorded a modest improvement in its trade balance in April, with exports growing faster than imports, while its trade deficit with India remained relatively small compared to several major Asian trading partners.

Tezpur Litchi Goes Global: Assam’s GI-Tagged Fruit Makes Export Debut in Dubai

Guwahati: Assam’s celebrated Tezpur litchi has reached international shores for the first time, with its inaugural export consignment being shipped to Dubai, opening new opportunities for farmers and boosting the global profile of the state's…

Adani Ports Wins Decade-Long Contract for Argentina’s First LNG Export Project

Ahmedabad: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has secured a 10-year marine services contract for Argentina’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project, marking a significant expansion of the company’s global…

US-Iran tensions, RBI policy and other factors likely to drive stock market next week

Mumbai: Indian equity markets are likely to remain volatile in the coming week as investors track escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, the Reserve Bank of India's latest policy stance, persistent foreign fund outflows…