A new industry report suggests that a potential bilateral trade deal between India and the United States could double India’s goods exports to the US over the next five years, unlocking significant economic gains and deepening strategic ties between the two democracies. The study highlights that tariff reductions, regulatory harmonisation, and streamlined customs processes can…
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has raised concerns over widening global financial imbalances, warning that unequal capital flows and restrictive financing are obstructing the world’s ability to achieve its climate commitments and sustainable development goals (SDGs). Addressing an international policy forum, Sitharaman emphasised that rebalancing global financial architecture is critical for equitable growth and climate…
India’s ambition to become a $5 trillion economy by the latter half of this decade rests critically on three pillars: strengthening its manufacturing sector, accelerating urbanisation, and expanding research and development (R&D) capacities, according to top Indian industry leaders who spoke at the Oxford India Forum 2025 held in Oxford University. Key Highlights From Oxford…
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), one of India’s leading FMCG players, has stated that its India margins are expected to remain below the normative range in the near term, even as the company continues to witness sequential improvements in sales volumes across its key product categories. The company shared this operational update in its quarterly…
India’s agriculture sector is undergoing a structural transformation marked by a steady decline in the share of cereals and a significant surge in livestock, fisheries, horticulture, and allied sectors. This shift indicates evolving dietary patterns, higher protein demand, policy diversification, and changing economic incentives in rural India. Key Highlights of India’s Agricultural Transformation Trends in…
In a strategic move to consolidate its dominance in India’s fast-growing lubricant and speciality oil sector, Shell, which is also a key investor in mobility startup Rapido, has completed the acquisition of Raj Petro Specialities. This acquisition is set to significantly enhance Shell’s manufacturing capacity, product portfolio, and customer reach across industrial, automotive, and speciality…
Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, is rapidly transforming itself into a dominant player in the hybrid renewable energy (RE) segment, combining solar, wind, and storage solutions to offer round-the-clock green energy to industries and states. Chairman N Chandrasekaran, addressing shareholders at the company’s recent AGM, said Tata Power is strategically positioned…
Adcounty Media India, a leading performance marketing and advertising technology company, is set to list its equity shares on the stock exchanges this Friday. Market analysts and grey market observers are optimistic about its listing, as the IPO has been commanding a strong grey market premium (GMP) over its issue price, indicating high investor confidence…
In a major strategic move towards diversifying its natural resources portfolio, Lloyds Enterprises Ltd has announced that it will acquire over 31% stake in Geomysore Services India Private Limited for approximately ₹140 crore. The proposed acquisition aims to mark Lloyds’ formal entry into the gold mining sector, leveraging Geomysore’s exploration and mining expertise to build…
Safex Chemicals, one of India’s rapidly growing agrochemical companies backed by ChrysCapital, has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI to raise funds via an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO will comprise a fresh issue of equity shares worth ₹450 crore along with an offer for sale (OFS) component by existing shareholders,…
