Indian Business

PM Modi (Photo credit- PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday pitched India as a stable and predictable investment destination at a time of global flux, telling investors that the country is witnessing an era of “unprecedented certainty” even as the world faces widespread uncertainty.“Amidst great global uncertainty, we are witnessing an era of unprecedented…

Gold and silver prices are expected to remain firm next week as traders brace for heightened geopolitical risks and uncertainty around the US Supreme Court’s impending verdict on President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, analysts said.Market participants will also track inflation data from major economies including the US, India and Germany, alongside trade and investment numbers…

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has rolled out stringent new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) norms for cryptocurrency exchanges, making live selfie verification and geographical tracking mandatory during user onboarding, according to guidelines issued on January 8, PTI reported. Under the updated framework, crypto exchanges are classified as Virtual Digital Asset (VDA)…

The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has proposed the creation of a Rs 10,000 crore fund to provide capital subsidy to the biogas industry in the Union Budget 2026, calling for higher fiscal support to accelerate investment, improve project viability and scale up green energy adoption, PTI reported.In its Budget recommendations, the industry body urged the…

Industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has called for a faster, demand-driven privatisation strategy for public sector enterprises (PSEs) in the Union Budget 2026-27, urging the government to adopt a predictable roadmap to unlock value from disinvestment and mobilise resources for capital expenditure amid global economic uncertainties.In its Budget proposals, CII suggested an accelerated…

The combined market capitalisation of seven of India’s 10 most valued companies fell by Rs 3,63,412.18 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest laggard amid a broader sell-off in equities, PTI reported.The benchmark BSE Sensex declined 2,185.77 points, or 2.54 per cent, during the week, reflecting weak investor sentiment.“Indian equity markets ended…

India sold were at 2.3 million units of electric vehicle in 2025, making up 8 per cent of all new vehicle registrations, according to a new report by the India Energy Storage Alliance, based on Vahan Portal data, cited by ANI. This boost was driven by incentives offered by the government and festive seasons. The…

The FMCG sector registered a robust recovery in the December quarter, aided by GST changes, festive sales, and reduced costs of raw materials. Even Dabur, Marico, and Godrej Consumer Products reported volume growth with single-digit revenue growth along with improved operating profit margins. The rural market continued to report better sales than the urban market,…

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) suggested a four-fold privatisation process in their recommendations on the Union Budget 2026-27. They called for faster and more predictable disinvestment. The industry body claimed that a calibrated privatisation approach would help sustain capital expenditure and fund development priorities, particularly in sectors where private participation can improve efficiency, technology…

The Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association (IMMA) has requested several key changes from the central government ahead of the Union Budget. These include extending 5 per cent GST to all fertilizers under the Fertilizer Control Order, speeding up GST credit refunds, and creating a single licensing system. The association made these demands on Sunday through its…