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Falling Rupee: Concern for Economy or Opportunity for Export Growth?
The sharp fall of the Indian rupee sliding beyond the ₹90 per US dollar level—has triggered renewed debate about the health of the Indian economy. While currency depreciation often creates public anxiety, experts argue that the situation needs a balanced, contextual understanding rather than alarm....
IndiGo Faces Major Flight Crisis: Data Shows Hiring More Pilots Could Have Prevented Chaos
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, recently faced a massive operational crisis with thousands of flight cancellations, leaving passengers stranded across the country. The disruptions were triggered by the implementation of stricter Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules, which imposed tighter rest a...
World’s biggest brands are testing their strategies in India first
India is increasingly becoming a testing ground for global companies, especially in e-commerce and retail. Big brands are experimenting with new business models, delivery systems, digital tools, and distribution strategies in India before rolling them out in other countries. For example, companies l...
Divided US Fed makes third straight rate cut, signals higher bar ahead
The U.S. Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time in a row, lowering its benchmark rate by about 25 basis points to around 3.5 %–3.75 % — the lowest level in nearly three years. This decision shows that the central bank is worried about slowing economic growth and a weakening labor...
Pension regulator allows NPS, UPS and APY funds to invest in gold & silver ETFs, Nifty 250 index and more assets
India’s pension regulator PFRDA has revised investment rules for the National Pension System (NPS), Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY), allowing these pension funds to invest in gold and silver Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and the Nifty 250 index for the first time. The updat...
India’s newest airline is quietly preparing for an IPO — but faces challenges before becoming the next IndiGo.
India’s latest private airline, Akasa Air, is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in the coming years — possibly within the next 2–5 years — as it plans to raise funds and expand its business. However, experts note that Akasa still hasn’t become profitable (EBITDA‑positive) and...
Mexico announces up to 50% tariffs on goods from India, other Asian nations
Mexico has announced a major tariff hike affecting imports from India, China, and several other Asian countries that do not have free trade agreements with the country. The Senate approved the measure, which imposes higher duties on over 1,400 products, including automobiles, auto parts, textiles, a...
Amazon to invest $35 billion in India by 2030 across its businesses
Amazon has announced a major expansion plan, stating that it will invest over $35 billion in India by 2030. The investment will support the company’s key focus areas in the country, including AI-led digitisation, infrastructure growth, exports and job creation. The tech giant has already invested cl...
IndiGo Restores Full Operations After Over 140 Flight Disruptions at Delhi Airport
IndiGo has confirmed that its entire network is now operating normally after more than 140 flight disruptions were recorded at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport over the past few days. The airline faced a wave of cancellations and delays caused by a mix of factors, including tighter crew-d...
IndiGo shares dip 2% after government orders 10% flight-cut amid operational chaos
The government has taken strict action against IndiGo after widespread flight cancellations and operational disruptions over the past few days. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed the airline to reduce its scheduled flights by 10% with immediate effect to stabilise operations and prevent fur...
Is India’s Quick‑Commerce Bubble About to Burst? Blinkit CEO Issues Warning
India’s quick‑commerce sector, which includes players like Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart, is now going through a critical phase. Blinkit’s CEO, Albinder Dhindsa, stated that their fund‑based rapid growth model is no longer sustainable. Over the past few years, the sector has expanded rapidly thanks t...
Tata Motors Shares Jump 3.5% as Ambit Capital Initiates ‘Buy’ Rating, Sees 20% Upside
Tata Motors’ share price rose over 3.5% after Ambit Capital initiated coverage on the stock with a ‘Buy’ rating and a target price of ₹430, implying nearly 20% upside from current levels. According to Ambit, Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle (CV) segment is entering a strong recovery cycle driven by i...
Sensex Falls Over 800 Points, Investors Lose ₹7 Lakh Crore Amid Market Volatility
The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp decline today, with the BSE Sensex falling over 800 points, wiping out nearly ₹7 lakh crore of investor wealth. The NSE Nifty 50 also slipped below the 26,000 mark, increasing tension and uncertainty among market participants. Market analysts say several fac...
India’s IPO fundraising hits record ₹1.77 lakh crore ($19.6 billion) as investor demand swells
India’s IPO market has reached a historic milestone in 2025, with companies raising ₹1.77 trillion (about $19.6 billion) — the highest ever recorded. This surpasses last year’s total of ₹1.73 trillion, signaling strong investor appetite and robust market sentiment. According to the report, several m...
Reserve Bank of India Cuts Repo Rate To 5.25% — Revises FY26 GDP Growth Outlook Up To 7.3%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, aiming to support economic growth amid moderating inflation. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, retained a neutral stance, signaling a balance between promoting growt...
Aequs IPO Day-1: 3.42× Booked; GMP Signals ~37% Listing Pop
The Aequs Ltd. IPO was fully booked 3.42× on Day-1, showing strong investor demand. The retail portion saw a heavy 11.46× oversubscription, NII stood at 3.40×, and the employee quota at 6.72×, reflecting strong participation across segments. The Grey Market Premium (GMP) is hovering around ₹46–₹46.5...
Apple to Review India’s Sanchar Saathi App Mandate, May Not Comply in Current Form
Apple plans to discuss the government's November 28, 2025, order mandating pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi fraud-reporting app on all new and existing mobile handsets in India, seeking a middle path as it may not comply in the current form . The Department of Telecom requires the app on devic...
Nifty Hits Fresh Record High on Back of Robust GDP Data
The Nifty 50 opened at a fresh all-time high of 26,325.80 on Monday, up 122.85 points, while the Sensex rose 359.25 points to 86,065.92. The rally follows India’s robust Q2 FY26 GDP growth of 8.2%, which boosted investor confidence and raised expectations of a 25 bps rate cut by the RBI in its upcom...