India’s Exports of Pharma, Textiles, Jewellery to US Expected to Rise After Bilateral Trade Agreement

New Delhi: India’s exports of pharmaceuticals, textiles, and gems & jewellery to the United States are expected to rise once a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) between the two countries is signed—likely by September or October 2025, according to a…

Saudi Arabia, Russia Ensure Oil Supply Stability for India Amid Hormuz Strait Uncertainty

New Delhi – Amid growing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia and Russia have emerged as key players in safeguarding India's energy security, offering continued crude oil supply despite rising geopolitical risks, according to a report…

LIC Housing Finance Lowers New Home Loan Rates to 7.50%

Mumbai – LIC Housing Finance announced on Saturday that it has reduced interest rates on new home loans by 50 basis points, bringing the starting rate down to 7.50%. The revised rates came into effect on June 19, coinciding with the company’s 36th…

Indian apparel sector to clock 11 pc growth over FY24-FY29: HSBC

New Delhi (IANS)-The Indian apparel sector is projected to clock a 11 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over FY24-FY29, a report showed on Friday. India's apparel sector expanded at an 11 per cent CAGR over FY20-24, in line with nominal…

Bernstein Bullish on Paytm: Sets Rs 1,100 Target, Sees Clear Profit Path

New Delhi: Global investment firm Bernstein has reaffirmed its confidence in Paytm (One97 Communications Ltd), maintaining an 'Outperform' rating with a 12-month target price of Rs 1,100—a 27% upside from current levels. In its latest report,…

Tata Motors Expands Qatar Presence with Launch of LPO 1622 Bus

Doha – Tata Motors has strengthened its footprint in the Middle East with the launch of its all-new LPO 1622 bus in Qatar. This marks the company’s first Euro VI-compliant bus in the region, tailored specifically for staff transportation.

According…

Oil Prices Climb Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Tensions

New Delhi – Oil prices surged on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified, following a call by former U.S. President Donald Trump for the evacuation of Tehran — a move that has fueled fears of a wider regional conflict.

India’s WPI Inflation Drops to 14-Month Low of 0.39% in May

New Delhi – India’s wholesale inflation, measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), dropped to a 14-month low of 0.39% in May, down from 0.85% in April and 2.05% in March, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday.

Indian Startups Raise $184.75 Million Across 20 Deals This Week

New Delhi: Indian startups continued to draw strong investor interest this week, with 20 startups collectively raising approximately $184.75 million across various stages of funding.

The funding activity included five growth-stage and 14 early-stage…

US Companies Set New Records in Office Leasing in India: JLL Report

Mumbai: US-based companies have reached record-high office leasing volumes in India over the past few years, with 2024 marking the highest annual activity ever recorded, according to a new report by JLL. The surge has been largely driven by the expansion…