Last week, seven of India’s ten most valuable companies collectively saw their market value rise by Rs 74,573.63 crore, with HDFC Bank emerging as the top performer. Despite declines for Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, and Infosys, Reliance retained its position as India’s most valuable company. The BSE and Nifty benchmarks also surged nearly 1% during…
India and the EU are conducting their 14th round of free trade agreement negotiations in Brussels, targeting a year-end finalization. Officials are working to resolve outstanding issues, as the revived pact aims to significantly boost bilateral trade and investment. This agreement addresses EU demands for tariff cuts while enhancing India’s export competitiveness.
From November 15, 2025, National Highway toll plazas will implement new rules to boost digital payments. Vehicles without a valid FASTag will pay double the fee in cash or 1.25 times via UPI. This move aims to enhance efficiency, reduce congestion, and improve the user experience on highways.
The Ministry of Textiles has launched the ‘Swadeshi Campaign’ to significantly boost domestic demand for Indian handloom, handicrafts, and textile products. This initiative targets urban youth and Gen Z, aiming to reposition Indian textiles as symbols of pride and heritage.
Gold and silver markets are experiencing a “super bull run” ahead of Diwali 2025, with prices surging over 47% and 52% respectively this year. Analysts predict continued growth, driven by global uncertainties, central bank policies, and strong festive demand, with gold potentially reaching Rs 1.22 lakh and silver Rs 1.50 lakh.
US authorities are auctioning 600 million tonnes of coal from federal lands, expedited by a Trump executive order, despite many power stations planning to cease coal use within a decade. While the administration cites rising electricity demand, declining market forecasts and low valuations from key buyers like NTEC raise questions about the actual demand for…
Advisers to Pakistan’s military chief proposed a $1.2 billion port at Pasni to US officials, aiming to transport critical minerals and offer Washington a strategic presence. This initiative, part of a broader effort to strengthen ties with the Trump administration, seeks to diversify Pakistan’s options and counterbalance China’s influence.
The Reserve Bank of India kept its policy interest rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent for the second consecutive meeting, despite significantly lowering inflation projections. While retaining flexibility for future reductions, the central bank expressed concerns over US tariff-related uncertainties impacting GDP growth. Low inflation and potential US Federal Reserve rate cuts could create space…
India’s primary market gears up for a hectic week, with five initial public offerings collectively valued at over Rs 28,500 crore. Tata Capital leads the charge with a Rs 15,512 crore IPO, closely followed by LG Electronics India’s Rs 11,607 crore debut. Other listings include Rubicon Research and Anantam Highways Trust.
Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi will return to a London courtroom on November 23, petitioning to reopen his extradition trial over fears of interrogation if repatriated to India. Indian agencies are preparing to counter this, assuring UK authorities that he will only face trial, not fresh questioning, as investigations are complete. Modi has exhausted all UK…
