RBI eases norms for loans to projects like roads and ports

MUMBAI: RBI has eased regulations for project financing, which will make it less expensive for lenders to provide loans for infrastructure and industrial projects like roads, ports and power plants. The move acknowledges varying risk levels across sectors.The regulator has finalised its project finance guidelines, effective Oct 1, 2025, offering more flexible and sector-specific norms….

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Air India crash aftermath: Tata Sons chair Chandrasekaran skips TCS annual general meeting; Keki Mistry presides in absence

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran was absent from Tata Consultancy Services’ (TCS) annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday, marking his second consecutive day of missing shareholder meetings of Tata Group companies. TCS Company Secretary Yashaswin Sheth informed shareholders that Chandrasekaran would not be attending the AGM due to “some exigencies.” On Wednesday, he had also…

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Power generation: India records third-highest growth in power generation; behind only US & China in last five years

India has emerged as the world’s third-fastest growing country in terms of power generation capacity over the past five years, only after China and the United States, according to a recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report highlighted a surge in electricity demand across India, fuelled by rapid urban expansion, increased use…

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ITR e-filing AY 2025-25: What is Annual Information Statement (AIS) and how is it different from Form 26AS? Top points for taxpayers

ITR filing: AIS allows the taxpayer to provide feedback on the transactions reported therein. (AI image) ITR filing FY 2024-25: When filing your income tax return for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26), the Annual Information Statement is an important document that every taxpayer should be aware of. Introduced a few years ago, the Annual Information Statement…

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Global FDI decline: UN warns of declining globalisation; ‘Barriers are rising’

United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres on Thursday expressed concern over the declining state of globalisation, warning that foreign direct investment (FDI) continues to shrink amid worsening global economic conditions. His remarks came as the UN released fresh data highlighting a negative outlook for international investment flows.In its 2025 World Investment Report, the UN Conference on…

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Maritime boost: India’s largest port project eyes raising $ 3.5 billion debt; Vadhvan gears up for global trade role

In a major push for India’s port and maritime sector, Vadhvan Port Project Ltd, the firm behind what is set to become the country’s largest port—is gearing up to raise up to Rs 300 billion (approximately $3.5 billion) in debt, presenting lenders with a rare long-term investment opportunity. The Vadhvan Port Project Ltd, located just…

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Trumponomics: How US president Donald Trump has triggered a financial roller coaster; shaken global markets in 5 months

Ever since US President Donald Trump took office, five months ago, his economic policies have unleashed widespread volatility across global financial markets, triggering investor pullback, a weakening dollar, and a sharp divergence in global stock performance.Here is a look at the financial roller-coaster rise:Wall streetAfter years of dominating global markets, US stocks are now lagging…

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