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Export sector adapts amid global disruptions and tariff pressures India’s export sector remained resilient in 2025 despite facing a sharp escalation in trade barriers, including a 50 per cent duty imposed by the United States on Indian goods. Exporters responded by diversifying markets and products, helping sustain export momentum, which is now expected to extend into 2026.Senior officials in the commerce ministry noted that India’s merchandise exports have repeatedly adapted to major...

Platforms Eye Next Phase of Expansion India’s food delivery market is entering a new phase of growth, with customer experience, faster delivery timelines and value consciousness expected to drive expansion in 2026. Industry leaders say evolving consumer habits and deeper merchant participation will shape the sector’s trajectory in the coming year.magicpin Focuses on Merchant Inclusion and Affordability Anshoo Sharma, Founder and CEO of magicpin, said future growth will come from expanding...

A Year Marked by Accidents, Disruptions and Operational Strain Indian aviation heads into 2026 seeking stability and long-term fixes after a year defined by accidents, large-scale disruptions, and regulatory challenges. The sector faced intense scrutiny in 2025 following multiple incidents that not only disrupted travel for thousands of passengers but also resulted in the loss of 260 lives.As the new year approaches, both industry stakeholders and passengers are focused on safety outcomes...

Advisory Issued After Delays in Reporting Adverse Inputs The finance ministry has instructed public sector banks and financial institutions, including insurance companies, to immediately report vigilance-related matters involving whole-time directors of their respective organisations. The directive has been issued by the Department of Financial Services under the ministry.The move follows multiple instances where adverse information concerning board-level appointees was not disclosed in a...

Tribunal Flags Procedural Lapse in Rejection of Application In a relief to Culver Max Entertainment, formerly known as Sony Pictures Network India, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has set aside an earlier order that had rejected the broadcaster’s insolvency plea against an Odisha-based fintech firm.The appellate tribunal has remanded the matter to the Cuttack bench of the National Company Law Tribunal for a fresh hearing, directing that Culver Max be given an opportunity to...

Obesity and Diabetes Therapies to Shape Next Phase of Expansion Improving access to new age medicines for obesity and diabetes over the coming years is expected to play a pivotal role in driving growth for India’s pharmaceutical industry, according to Sun Pharma Managing Director Kirti Ganorkar.Glucagon-like peptide-1 or GLP-1 receptor agonists are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, high blood sugar, and obesity by regulating insulin production. With obesity-linked lifestyle...

Record Equity Outflows Mark 2025 Foreign portfolio investors exited Indian equity markets in 2025 at an unprecedented scale, withdrawing a record Rs 1.6 lakh crore, equivalent to about USD 18 billion. The sharp outflows were driven by volatile currency movements, global trade tensions including concerns over potential US tariffs, and elevated market valuations that weakened risk appetite.Rising US bond yields, a stronger dollar, and persistent geopolitical uncertainties also prompted...

SBI Leads Decline Despite Marginal Rise in Benchmark Indices The combined market capitalisation of seven of the ten most valued Indian companies declined by ₹35,439.36 crore during the holiday-shortened week, reflecting a subdued trend in equities. The decline came even as the broader market posted marginal gains.During the week, the BSE benchmark index advanced by 112.09 points, marking a modest rise of 0.13 percent.Seven Heavyweights See Valuation Erosion Among the top-10 companies...

Focus on Unmanned Systems, Guided Weapons and Future Warfare Capabilities The Adani Group plans to invest Rs 1.8 lakh crore next year in defence manufacturing, with a strong focus on unmanned and autonomous systems, advanced guided weapons, and next-generation military technologies. The investment is aligned with the group’s strategy to strengthen India’s future warfare capabilities through indigenous and scalable solutions.Rapid Transition from Planning to Deployment in 2025 In 2025...

Move Aims to Strengthen Governance and Unlock Value The Prime Minister’s Office has directed the Ministry of Coal to map and list all subsidiaries of Coal India Ltd by 2030, according to sources. The directive is aimed at improving governance standards, enhancing accountability, and unlocking value through asset monetisation across the state run coal major.Coal India accounts for more than 80 percent of India’s domestic coal production and operates through a network of subsidiaries that...