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New Delhi, March 31 – India’s alternative investment industry is poised for significant expansion, with total assets under management (AUM) expected to reach around $276 billion by 2030, up from $152 billion in December 2025, according to a new report released on Tuesday.The CareEdge Ratings...

India GDP Growth Seen Slowing to 6.5% in FY27 Amid Energy Price Pressures: ICRA Growth Outlook Weakens on Rising Energy Costs and Global Uncertainty New Delhi, March 30: ICRA on Monday projected that India’s GDP growth will moderate to 6.5 percent in the financial year 2026 to 2027, down from...

Centre’s Fiscal Deficit Reaches Rs 12.52 Lakh Crore at End of February New Delhi, March 30 – The Centre’s fiscal deficit reached Rs 12.52 lakh crore at the end of February, representing 80.4 per cent of the annual budget target for 2025-26, according to government data released on Monday. This...

India’s Industrial Production Rises 5.2 Percent in February New Delhi, March 30 – India’s industrial production experienced a growth of 5.2 percent in February, driven primarily by gains in the manufacturing sector, according to official data released on Monday.Factory Output Increases Factory...

India’s Key Financial and Regulatory Changes Effective April 1 Introduction of the New Income Tax Act, 2025 Starting April 1, India will implement the Income Tax Act, 2025, replacing the decades-old 1961 legislation. The new law is designed to simplify taxation by using clearer language and...

India Emerges as a Key Growth Engine for ZEISS Vision Business New Delhi, March 29 Global optics and optoelectronics major ZEISS is strengthening its focus on India, identifying it as one of its top three fastest-growing markets for vision products. The company sees strong momentum driven by the...

Rupee Hits Record Low of 94.82 Against US Dollar Amid High Oil Prices and Market Volatility Mumbai, March 27 – The Indian rupee tumbled 86 paise to close at a new all-time low of 94.82 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, pressured by rising oil prices and a stronger dollar amid...

New Delhi, March 25 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that the nation must unite to address the challenges arising from the West Asia crisis.A joint attack launched by the US and Israel on Iran has disrupted the movement of ships and pushed oil prices in global...

New Delhi, March 25 Since the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana was launched in February 2024, 9,566.89 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar capacity has been added across the country, the government said on Wednesday.Rooftop solar installations in one crore households would generate approximately...

Lok Sabha Passes Finance Bill 2026 with 32 Amendments New Delhi, March 25 – The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill 2026, accompanied by 32 government amendments, on Wednesday. The passage of the Finance Bill 2026 marks the completion of the Lok Sabha’s part of the budgetary approval process. The...

Guar Seed Futures Prices Rise on Investor Confidence Guar Seed Futures Gain New Delhi, March 25 – Guar seed futures prices rose by Rs 29 to Rs 5,463 per quintal in futures trading on Wednesday.The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange saw guar seed contracts for April delivery increase...

LPG Booking Timelines Remain Unchanged, Government Says Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Responds to Misinformation New Delhi – The government on Wednesday dismissed reports claiming changes in LPG refill booking timelines, describing them as misleading and unfounded. The Ministry of...

India Poised for New Investment Cycle, Valuation Attractive Mumbai, March 25 – India is entering a new, long-duration investment cycle driven by manufacturing, infrastructure, and energy sectors, according to a report released on Wednesday by Emkay Global Financial Services. Domestic equities...

Trust, Innovation, and Agility Key to Building Future-Ready Institutions: Industry Leaders at CII Eastern Region Meet Businesses Urged to Balance Scale with Agility Amid Rapid Change Kolkata, March 24: Industry leaders on Tuesday underscored that trust, innovation, and empowered organizational...

Indian Markets Likely to Recover as Crude Oil Pressure Eases: Report New Delhi, March 24, 2026 – Indian equity markets are likely to witness a smart recovery as the pressure from crude oil prices eases and price-to-earnings (P/E) premiums moderate, according to a report by Emkay Global Financial...

India Urea Production Hit as LNG Disruptions Force Plants to Run at Half Capacity New Delhi, March 22: India’s urea production has taken a hit as fertiliser plants across the country are operating at nearly half their capacity following disruptions in liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies through...

India’s Current Account Deficit at Risk if Crude Oil Prices Rise, Says Report External Balance Outlook Hinges on Oil Price Movement New Delhi, March 21: India’s economic position remains stable despite rising fuel prices, but the trajectory of crude oil prices will play a decisive role in...

India Energy Transition Gains Momentum with Focus on Clean Energy and Electrification PM Modi Highlights India’s Expanding Role in Global Energy Landscape New Delhi, March 20 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India is shaping a decisive chapter in the global energy landscape...

India Accelerates Logistics Reforms Amid Global Supply Chain Disruptions Government Targets Cost Efficiency as Logistics Expenses Reach 7.97% of GDP New Delhi, March 20 Amid ongoing disruptions in global supply chains due to the conflict in West Asia, the government has intensified its focus on...

PM Modi Invites Global Investors to Power India’s Energy Growth at Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 India Positioned as a Key Destination for Power Sector Investments New Delhi, March 19Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called on global investors to participate in India’s rapidly evolving...