PLI Scheme for White Goods: 13 Companies Commit Rs.1,914 Crore Investment in Fourth Round

New Delhi — Thirteen companies have submitted applications with a total committed investment of ?1,914 crore in the fourth round of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED Lights), the government…

Centre Seeks Public Feedback on Draft Seeds Bill, 2025 to Safeguard Farmers and Ensure Seed Quality

New Delhi— The **Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare** has invited comments and suggestions from stakeholders and the public on the **draft Seeds Bill, 2025**, aimed at ensuring quality seeds, protecting farmers’ rights, and…

Sensex, Nifty Open Higher Amid Hopes of India-US Trade Deal, Bihar Exit Poll Boost

Mumbai — Indian equity markets opened in the green on Wednesday, buoyed by reports of an impending India-US trade agreement and exit polls from Bihar projecting a decisive victory for the NDA alliance.

At 9:25 a.m., the Sensex climbed…

Adani Group Enters Battery Energy Storage Sector with One of the World’s Largest Single-Location Projects

Ahmedabad — The Adani Group on Tuesday announced its entry into the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) sector with a landmark 1,126 MW / 3,530 MWh project, set to be commissioned by March 2026.

The project, involving the installation…

Gold and Silver Prices Rise 2% on Positive Global Cues, Rate-Cut Hopes

New Delhi — Gold and silver prices climbed sharply on Monday, buoyed by optimistic global market cues and growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve could cut interest rates next month.

As of 10 a.m., on the Multi Commodity…

AI Valuations Reach Lofty Levels; Further Rallies Risk Bubble Burst, Say Analysts

Mumbai — Artificial intelligence (AI) valuations have surged to elevated levels, and any further rally from here could risk a potential bubble burst, according to market analysts. This growing awareness among investors may temper aggressive…

Seven of India’s Top 10 Most-Valued Firms Lose ?88,600 Crore; Airtel and TCS Lead Declines

Mumbai — India’s top corporates witnessed a sharp decline in market value last week, with seven of the ten most-valued companies collectively losing ?88,635 crore in market capitalisation. The downturn was led by weakness in telecom…

Goldman Sachs Upgrades India to ‘Overweight’, Projects Nifty at 29,000 by 2026

New Delhi — Global investment bank Goldman Sachs (GS) has turned bullish on India’s equity markets, upgrading its rating to “Overweight” and setting a Nifty 50 target of 29,000 by end-2026, signalling a potential 14% upside…

Rural Consumption Surpasses Urban Demand; India’s GDP Growth Seen at 6.8% in FY26: Report

New Delhi – Despite government measures such as income tax cuts and the rollout of GST 2.0 aimed at stimulating urban spending, rural consumption continues to outperform urban demand across India, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial…

Bharti Airtel Shares Slip After Singtel’s Block Sale Worth Rs 10,300 Crore

Mumbai – Shares of Bharti Airtel fell nearly 4.5 per cent in intra-day trade on Friday, touching a low of ?2,001, after around 5.1 crore shares changed hands through a block deal window, with Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) reported to…