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New Delhi, April 7 – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to maintain its policy rates, as liquidity tools will take center stage in 2026, even though crude prices are about 50 per cent above the central bank’s $70 per barrel assumption, a report said on Tuesday."Current oil prices are 50...

New Delhi, April 6: Salary increases across Indian companies are expected to remain largely stable in 2026, with an average increase of 9.1 per cent, slightly higher than the 9 per cent increase recorded in 2025, a new report said on Monday.The "Deloitte India Talent Outlook 2026" report by...

New Delhi, April 6 The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) urged the government on Monday to implement measures to support credit and liquidity, particularly for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), due to concerns about the ongoing crisis in West Asia and its impact on India's...

Hyderabad, April 4 Indian pharmaceutical exports reached nearly USD 29 billion by February of this financial year, registering a growth of five percent compared to the same period last year, a top official said on Saturday.K Raja Bhanu, Director General of the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion...

New Delhi, April 3 – Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established a new Japan-India Economic Affairs Division to help Japanese companies invest in India, as part of its strategy to strengthen bilateral economic ties."Through the establishment of the Japan-India Economic Affairs...

New Delhi, April 2 The government on Thursday exempted the import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty for three months until June 30, providing relief to sectors such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and textiles, and ensuring supply stability amid the ongoing West Asia crisis...

Government Waives Customs Duty on Key Petrochemicals Amid West Asia Crisis New Delhi, April 2: The government on Thursday announced a full customs duty exemption on select critical petrochemical products to ensure supply stability and ease cost pressures on industries amid the ongoing West Asia...

New Delhi, March 31: India's bioeconomy is approaching the $200 billion mark, which is a significant milestone in its development, according to a report released on Tuesday. This is due to strong policy support and a growing pipeline of innovation.The report by Endiya Partners said that the...

Dr. Reddy’s to Rename Semaglutide Drug Following Court Concerns Brand Name Change Underway New Delhi – Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories informed the Delhi High Court on Friday that it intends to change the brand name of its semaglutide drug from ‘Olymviq’ to ‘Olymra’. This decision follows a judge’s...

India Launches Investigation into Subsidized Chinese, Indonesian Paperboard Imports New Delhi, March 26 – India has initiated an investigation into the import of subsidized paperboards from China and Indonesia, according to a notification from the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR)...

India’s Workforce Projected to Expand by 4.7% in First Half of FY27 Mumbai, March 25 – India’s workforce is projected to expand by 4.7 per cent in the first half of fiscal year 2027, according to a report released on Wednesday. The growth is primarily fueled by expansion within key sectors...

Healthcare Sector Tops Cyberattack Targets in India: Seqrite Report New Delhi, March 23 — India’s healthcare sector faced the highest number of cybersecurity attacks between October 2024 and September 2025, according to a report released by Seqrite, part of Quick Heal Technologies Ltd..The...

Nomura Cuts Nifty 50 Target for December 2026 to 24,900 Amid West Asia War Risks Nomura has lowered its target for the Nifty 50 index for December 2026, citing rising risks to corporate earnings due to elevated oil prices linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Nomura Sees Earnings Risk if...

Bayer Targets India as One of Its Top Markets by 2030, Expands Innovation and Investment Push Bayer CEO Bill Anderson Outlines Strategic Growth Plans for India Bayer AG Chief Executive Officer Bill Anderson has outlined an ambitious plan to elevate India into one of the company’s top global...

Dipan Mehta Recommends Pharma and Specialty Chemicals; Advises Selective IT Exposure Amid AI Debate Dipan Mehta, Director at Elixir Equities, has advised investors to focus on sectors with clearer earnings visibility such as pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals, while maintaining a selective...

New Delhi, February 23: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday underscored that quality must become the defining pillar of India’s manufacturing and export ecosystem if the country is to achieve its long-term economic aspirations.Addressing the first National Quality...

New Delhi, February 23Drug maker Lupin on Monday announced that it has received approval from the European Commission for its biosimilar Ranluspec, used in the treatment of several serious eye conditions.The approval follows a recent positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products...

Torrent Group Expands into Healthcare Diagnostics with Reference-Led Model New Delhi, February 23: Torrent Group on Monday announced its formal entry into the diagnostics sector, marking a significant diversification move by the Gujarat-based conglomerate.The group has commenced operations of...

Corporate India is projected to offer an average salary increase of 9.1 per cent in 2026, with Global Capability Centres emerging as the top paymasters, according to the latest “Future of Pay” report by EY India released on Monday.The report signals sustained optimism in compensation trends...

New Delhi, February 22 – As foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continue to sell in the domestic markets, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) also continue to provide strong support, driven by robust cues, according to analysts.FIIs recorded net outflows of approximately ₹7,000 crore in...