India’s Paints Industry Set to Touch $16.5 Billion by 2030

New Delhi: India’s paints and coatings industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4 per cent through 2030, reaching nearly $16.5 billion within the next five years, up from $9.6 billion in 2024, according to a…

Rupee Depreciation Influenced by Multiple Factors, Including US Trade Pact Developments: Minister

New Delhi: The depreciation of the Indian rupee during the current financial year 2025–26 has been influenced by a combination of factors, including a widening trade deficit and developments related to India’s ongoing trade agreement negotiations…

Wakefit Innovations Shares Slip Up to 9% After Muted Stock Market Debut

Mumbai: Shares of direct-to-consumer (D2C) home and furnishings brand Wakefit Innovations witnessed a muted debut on the stock market on Monday, slipping by as much as 9 per cent in early trade following moderate investor interest in its Rs 1,289-crore…

WPI Inflation, India–US Trade Talks, Rupee Movement Likely to Drive Markets Next Week

Mumbai: After benchmark indices ended the week on a strong note, Indian equity markets are expected to take cues next week from a combination of key domestic and global factors, including wholesale price inflation data, developments in India–US…

CII Proposes Six-Pronged Investment Roadmap for India’s Next Decade of Growth

New Delhi: Ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday proposed a comprehensive six-pronged investment strategy focused on fiscal prudence, capital efficiency and strengthening investor confidence…

SAIL Posts 27 Per Cent Sales Growth in November, Retail Sales Surge 69 Per Cent

New Delhi — Public sector steel major Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) reported a robust sales performance in November 2025, registering a year-on-year growth of 27 per cent.

Retail sales volumes jumped sharply by 69 per cent to…

Gems and Jewellery Exports Surge 19% in November on Strong Christmas Demand

New Delhi — India’s gems and jewellery exports rose sharply by 19 per cent in November, reaching $2.52 billion compared with $2.09 billion in the same month last year, according to industry data. The growth was primarily driven by higher…

Nifty Likely to Touch 29,000 in 2026 Driven by Consumption Recovery and RBI Support

Mumbai — The Nifty index is expected to reach 29,000 in 2026, supported by a rebound in discretionary consumption during the second half of FY26 and easing liquidity measures by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), according to a report released…

RBI Purchases Rs 50,000 Crore in Government Bonds to Boost Banking Liquidity

Mumbai - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday purchased government securities worth Rs 50,000 crore to enhance liquidity in the banking system and support economic growth.

This transaction marks the first tranche of the liquidity infusion…

India’s Exports Hit All-Time High Despite Global Uncertainty

New Delhi – India’s total exports of goods and services surged to an unprecedented $418.91 billion during April–September 2025, marking a 5.86 per cent year-on-year increase, according to the Commerce Ministry’s year-end review…