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…

India’s Inflation to Average 4% This Fiscal, Another RBI Rate Cut Likely: Crisil

New Delhi – India’s headline inflation is expected to average 4% in the current fiscal year (FY26), down from 4.6% in the previous fiscal, according to a report by Crisil released on Friday.

The report suggests that with inflation trending…

Maruti Suzuki Confirms No Operational Disruption Amid Rare Earth Magnet Crisis

New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday clarified that its operations remain unaffected by the ongoing rare earth magnet supply crisis, despite growing concerns over China’s export restrictions on these critical materials.

Recent reports…

India’s Phenol Market Set to Grow 8–9% Annually Through FY2030: Crisil

New Delhi – India’s phenol market is projected to grow at a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8–9% from the current fiscal year through FY2030, surpassing global market growth, according to a report released Wednesday by Crisil Intelligence.

Next stage of reforms should allow lending against shares for land allocation: Report

New Delhi (IANS) The next stage of reforms in India demands a gradual withdrawal of lending restrictions to corporates for land, against shares and such, a report said on Tuesday. 

Real estate, in aggregate, accounts for one-third of investment…

Two-Wheeler Sales Expected to Grow by 9% in FY26: CareEdge Report

Mumbai: India’s two-wheeler industry is set to surpass pre-Covid sales levels in the financial year 2025-26, with volume growth projected at 8–9%, according to a report released Monday by CareEdge Ratings.

The report highlights several positive…

RBI Slashes Repo Rate by 50 Basis Points to 5.5%, Shifts Policy Stance to Neutral

Mumbai: In a move aimed at stimulating economic growth, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced a significant 50 basis point cut in the repo rate, bringing it down from 6% to 5.5%. This decision comes as inflation has fallen below the Reserve…

Centre Relaxes SEZ Rules to Boost Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing

New Delhi – In a major step to accelerate semiconductor and electronic component production, the Indian government has eased regulations for setting up manufacturing units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs). The move is expected to reduce entry costs…

Monsoon Boost: Agri-Linked Sectors Expected to Grow 10–15% in Earnings This Fiscal

Mumbai: Sectors tied to agriculture—such as tractors, agri-inputs, rural NBFCs, and consumer durables—are projected to witness a 10–15% year-on-year earnings growth in the second half of FY26, according to a report released on Wednesday. This growth…