The Centre’s flagship rooftop solar initiative is proving effective in reducing household electricity costs The Centre’s flagship rooftop solar programme is beginning to deliver on its promise of sharply reducing household electricity costs, with Kerala and Rajasthan emerging as the leading States where a large share of consumers are now receiving zero electricity bills....

·       India-US trade talks progress, but pact timeline remains elusive https://bit.ly/4f1IVT1 ·       Markets rebound as global uncertainty eases; crude falls, RBI calms rate hike concerns https://bit.ly/3Su5Xt1 ·       After BrahMos, is it Akashteer? India’s next big defence export opportunity is here https://bit.ly/4eYMERk &mid…

Bodycraft operates 67 premium wellness and medical aesthetic clinics and salons across the country Bodycraft Clinic and Salon, a clinic-and-salon platform spanning beauty, wellness, and medical aesthetics, on Wednesday announced it has bagged INR 120 crore in funding from Singularity AMC, a Mumbai-based private equity firm focused on growth-stage and pre-IPO investments in India..... More https://bit.ly/4uRwm1a Via entrepreneur.com

India and the UAE are currently in discussions over the possible sale of the two systems, BrahMos and Akashteer For years, the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile has been the face of India’s growing defence export ambitions. Now, a different indigenous military system — Akashteer — reportedly appears poised to become the country’s next major defence success story..... More https://bit.ly/4eYMERk Via businesstoday.in &n…

  The monthly transaction volumes on the app increased from 79.64 million in June 2025 to 244 million transactions in May 2026,  Lalitha Nataraj, MD & CEO, NBSL, said. The transaction volumes of BHIM Payments App, developed by NPCI BHIM Services (NBSL), more than tripled between June 2025 and May 2026.....

·       NSE, SBI Mutual Fund IPOs may yield ₹5,400 crore tax bonanza https://bit.ly/4b0KRZt ·       11 India-bound ships carrying oil, fertilisers transited Hormuz since June 17: MEA https://bit.ly/4xLPG2K ·       Govt raises critical mineral targets https://bit.ly/43WJSpt ·       Adani Group to inv…

- India's Ship Recycling Share Jumps to 35.4% in 2025, Highest in the World as per UNCTAD- India Achieves Maritime India Vision 2030 Ship Recycling Target Five Years Ahead of Schedule- PM Modi’s Maritime Reforms Make India No.1 in Global Ship Recycling: Sarbananda Sonowal India has emerged as the world's leading ship recycling nation in 2025, ranking first globally. India's share of global ship recycling increased to 35.4% in 2025 from 30.1…

  The survey calls for the next phase of reform to move beyond digitisation to an AI-driven compliance and data-led dispute reduction A resounding majority of India Inc have reported a positive and neutral experience with Goods and Services Tax (GST) with digitisation and rate rationalisation emerging as key factors benefiting businesses, but flagged concerns in delays in refund and audit related issues, a Deloitte India survey said on Tuesd…

·       Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp as Meta pumps $900 mn into CRED https://bit.ly/3QzUOq0 ·       From BrahMos to Akashteer: UAE explores buying India's frontline defence systems https://bit.ly/44mSsxR ·       Lighter, longer-range, and stealthier BrahMos missiles on the anvil https://bit.ly/3QkI9aq ·     …

Ambuja Cements and Leilac Limited have signed an agreement to develop one of the world’s largest commercial-scale pathway for low-carbon cement production at Sanghipuram, Gujarat’s Kutch district. A commercial demonstration project will assess Leilac’s carbon capture and hybrid electrification technology designed to reduce emissions, lower fuel consumption and increase the use of renewable electricity in cement manufacturing, wi…

  The BJP government in West Bengal on Monday presented its maiden budget, announcing the filling of 1 lakh government vacancies, a 20 percentage point hike in DA for its employees, and a Rs 36,000-crore outlay for the financial assistance scheme for women, Annapurna Yojana West Bengal Budget 2026 Highlights: Find the latest announcements from the West Bengal Budget 2026 on infrastructure spending, employment measures, agriculture support, i…

·       Centre plans to create 7 State clusters backed by IITs to boost indigenous defence manufacturing https://bit.ly/4eGzzL7 ·       Commerce Dept begins charting export roadmaps for 20 priority markets chasing $1 trillion target https://bit.ly/4xF1iV4 ·       India may seek sunset clause in US trade pact amid tariff concerns https://…

How Sameer Nigam and Rahul Chari turned PhonePe into the backbone of India’s digital payments economy India doesn’t adopt technology gradually—it absorbs it, reshapes it, and scales it at a speed that often defies conventional playbooks. Nowhere is this more evident than in the country’s digital payments revolution, where a simple act—paying for groceries, scanning a QR code, transferring money—has become secon…

North India has overtaken other regions to become India's largest investor hub, while Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat continue to dominate at the state level. An NSE report shows that the country's investor base is becoming broader and younger, with participation expanding beyond traditional market strongholds. India's retail investing landscape is undergoing a geographic shift, with North India overtaking other regions to become the count…

With a focus on ending corruption and sparking rapid development, Modi announced exciting new projects aimed at reviving the state’s economy and restoring its pride Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the process of reform and progress for West Bengal has already begun after the new BJP government came to power, noting that the State has a key role to play in the country’s overall development.....

Her decision to join BCML was driven by purpose rather than legacy While she grew up in a business family, she was keen to first build her own professional foundation. Her career started with hands-on experience in food & beverage sector, where she learnt to build ventures. “An entrepreneurial mindset is rooted in accountability and execution,” says Avantika Saraogi, executive director, Balrampur Chini Mills (BCML).... More h…

SEBI has unveiled a series of reforms aimed at making the transmission of securities easier and faster for legal heirs, reducing paperwork and procedural hurdles. From removing the PAN requirement to doing away with mandatory probate of wills, the changes are expected to simplify the process for families claiming the investments of deceased relatives. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved sweeping changes to the framework…

  The IPO will be one of the largest offerings in India’s financial services sector so far this year, the source added SBI Mutual Fund, the largest fund house, has received capital market regulator SEBI approval to tap the market with an initial public offering and is expected to hit the market in the first half of next month.....

  Overseas flows into index-eligible bonds have increased by ₹32,630 crore ($3.5 billion) since the June 5 reforms, according to latest available Clearing Corp of India data Global funds are piling into Indian government bonds after New Delhi removed taxes on debt for foreign investors and eased ownership caps, along with moves that have helped stabilise the rupee....

·       Modi-Trump's meeting brought certainty to India-US trade talks: Officials https://bit.ly/44i0vfg ·       PM, Japan's Takaichi to hold talks in Assam in July, eye supply-chain deals https://bit.ly/4aCBNtK ·       UK agrees to grant India higher duty-free quota to sort out steel wrangle https://bit.ly/4vn2U4v ·  &n…

India is the third-largest generator of e-waste globally, generating an estimated 4.1 million metric tonnes annually. Karo Sambhav, a Gururgram-based circular economy and recycling company, has raised INR 56 crore from Rainmatter by Zerodha as part of its pre-series A round.... More https://bit.ly/3QOROWM Via entrepreneur.com

National Stock Exchange of India has taken a major step towards its stock market debut by filing its DRHP with market regulator SEBI, for what could become India's biggest-ever IPO After more than a decade of regulatory hurdles and delays, the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has taken a major step towards its stock market debut by filing its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator SEBI on June 17 for what could become Ind…

  This resurgence follows a six-month slowdown, driven by easing geopolitical tensions, a rally in equity markets, and declining crude prices.  After over six months of slowdown, India’s primary market is reviving on easing geopolitical tensions, rising equity markets and softer crude prices, boosting sentiment and investor confidence, with nearly 50 companies likely to launch IPOs in the next three months......

·       Modi, Trump talk trade, seafarer safety on G7 sidelines https://bit.ly/4eu9mzs ·       India, EU target year-end FTA as Modi meets Ursula von der Leyen at G7 https://bit.ly/4xCiSsP ·       NSE IPO back on track as exchange files prospectus with SEBI for ₹30,000-crore issue https://bit.ly/44fqyUm ·    …

The New Flex: Automakers Gear Up For Flex-Fuel Vehicle Launches In 2026 India's auto industry is readying itself for flex-fuel vehicles as the country looks to reduce its oil import bill. For decades, India’s automobile story has run on petrol, diesel and compressed natural gas. Then came electric vehicles, the industry’s new disruptors, promising cleaner mobility. Now, another contender is pulling into the fast lane: flex-fuel vehicl…

  The stock was trading at ₹2,022 on the NSE, marginally higher than its previous close of ₹2,012.30 Shares of Bharat Forge traded largely flat on Wednesday after its wholly-owned defence subsidiary, Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), unveiled a new light armoured vehicle at one of the argest defence exhibitions....

·       PM Narendra Modi's big G7 message: World needs equality, not charity https://bit.ly/4eNPLLK ·       With Trump seated next to him, Modi underscores importance of trust https://bit.ly/4ouZFoO ·       Time is now, get into action & start investing before it is too late! Piyush Goyal tells investors https://bit.ly/43Zq8lf &middo…

The international investing services are likely to launch in the next two to three months after brokers complete technology integration, testing and regulatory approvals India’s top stockbroking platforms -- Zerodha, Groww, Angel One and Upstox -- have received approval to enable international and US stock investing through GIFT City, according to a report by Moneycontrol...... More https://bit.ly/4eJzMyd Via business-standard.com

  The company stated that it has expanded its partnership with US-based supply chain software provider Kaleris to deploy advanced optimisation, planning and automation solutions across its port network Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) will roll out an AI-enabled operating platform across 15 container terminals spanning nine domestic and international ports, investing up to $100 million in two phases to automate operations, impro…

·       FM Sitharaman hints at more measures to boost foreign inflows https://bit.ly/4fSH7gd ·       USTR to visit India on June 22 to take trade talks forward https://bit.ly/3Q7en90 ·       War effect: Gulf-based NRIs double down on Indian term life plans https://bit.ly/44cAuxY ·       May goods expo…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government will take additional steps to attract foreign capital while highlighting growing investments in GCCs and data centres across states Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday indicated that there will be more steps to attract foreign capital into the Indian market, saying recent measures announced for the bond market were only the beginning of a broader effort to draw overseas investments…

Nageswaran said the advantages once associated with software, computer science, and MBA education were largely a product of globalisation and may no longer offer the same edge in the future  Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran has advised young Indians to focus on trade and professional skills that technology cannot easily replace. He argued that the era when degrees such as computer science and MBA automatically guaranteed an …

  Imports, too, grew 20.62% to $73.41 billion in May, leaving a trade deficit of $28.21 billion. India’s merchandise exports rose 18 per cent to $45.2 billion, according to the commerce ministry data. Imports, too, grew 20.62 per cent to $73.41 billion in May, leaving a trade deficit of $28.21 billion......

·       Wheels turn for over $10-billion US tariff repatriation to India https://bit.ly/3SGpbeR ·       Sebi eyes five-day FPI onboarding timeline through end-to-end digitisation https://bit.ly/4ebVwTu ·       India eyes Rs 50,000 crore defence exports by FY30; ramps up next-gen tech push with drones and AI https://bit.ly/3QKGUkR ·…

  Start-ups cook up a new niche, freeze drying comfort food for travellers; from lemon rice to Rajma Chawal, Indians have a choice of lightweight shelf-stable meals from D2C brands As overseas travel, student migration and international business trips rise, new age direct to consumer startups such as DryM Foods and Bowlful are targeting Jain, Gujarati, Marwari and South Indian consumers with freeze-dried meals that promise familiarity, …

The food regulator has sought responses from the companies after taking cognisance of social media complaints alleging contamination and hygiene lapses Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has sent separate notices to Nestle India, KFC India and Flipkart over allegations of hygiene lapses, according to sources.    The food regulator took suo moto cognizance of the matter, after various social media posts flagged issues…

As global companies diversify supply chains beyond China, India is emerging as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the China+1 strategy. Backed by free trade agreements, manufacturing incentives and its scale advantage, the country has a rare opportunity to accelerate exports and strengthen its position in global value chains. India is emerging as one of the biggest potential beneficiaries of the global "China+1" strategy, with multinational comp…

Indian investors can now invest in stocks listed on the Nasdaq and NYSE through the Dhan app under a structure aligned with RBI and FEMA requirements, says platform Trading and investing platform Dhan on Friday launched investment access to US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for Indian investors through the GIFT City framework....

Wealth is no longer confined to traditional home bases; instead, it is systematically migrating to geographic points that guarantee long-term stability and unmatched prestige.  The boundaries of regional real estate are dissolving as India’s accelerating wealth creation shifts the investment horizons of the nation’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Wealthy buyers from major economic hubs — including Delhi-NCR, Kolkata, Ben…

  The new plant will produce a significant volume of large power transformers annually for high-voltage transmission, HVDC projects, AI data centers, power generation, and large industrial installations Hitachi Energy India will invest around ₹2,000 crore to set up a large power transformer manufacturing facility at Karjan in Vadodara, marking one of the biggest investments in India’s power equipment sector....

·       India to remain fastest growing economy at 6.6% in FY27, says World Bank https://bit.ly/4eduFFe ·       More opportunities for Indian industry to access foreign markets under Modi-led government: MSIL Chairman https://bit.ly/4e9mmdm ·       Reliance, Vedanta, Adani join India's drive to cut China rare earth dependence https://bit…

Infosys partners IHH Healthcare to implement a multi-year AI-driven ERP transformatio across markets like Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.   Infosys announced a strategic collaboration with IHH Healthcare, one of the world’s largest private healthcare providers, to undertake a multi-year enterprise resource planning (ERP) transformation programme across several markets..... More https://bit.ly/4emnOcN Via financialexpress

  The platform will provide research coverage on more than 700 global securities, including constituents of the S&P 500, NASDAQ 100 and over 100 ETFs, SAMCO Group Founder and CEO Jimeet Modi said SAMCO Securities on Thursday announced the launch of its global investing platform after receiving a broker-dealer licence from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) at GIFT City, enabling Indian investors to invest in U…

·       India Inc scorecard: Q4 earnings, revenue gain pace, grow in double digits https://bit.ly/4eialma ·       DII inflows hit a peak at ₹4.3 trillion in the first half of 2026 https://bit.ly/43X4y0u ·       E-way bill generation post GST rollout fouth-highest in May 2026 https://bit.ly/4fEEe2j ·     …

Reliance Industries and Meta will develop a 168 MW AI data centre in Gujarat. The facility will power Meta’s global AI workloads and strengthen India’s position in hyperscale data centre infrastructure.   Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries  announced a partnership with Meta Platforms for an AI-enabled  data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. This marks Meta’s first built-to-suit data centre project in …

State Bank of India emerged as the biggest turnaround story, with profit soaring 568% from Rs 12,743 crore in FY16 to Rs 85,168 crore in FY26 A decade ago, India Inc.'s profit landscape looked very different. Banks were still dealing with bad loans; telecom companies were locked in fierce competition, and energy firms were navigating volatile commodity prices. Fast forward to FY26 and select corporate giants have emerged as India's biggest money-…

  R&D work for the server platform was done out of Zoho’s Nagpur centre, by local talent recruited and trained by the company Eyeing tech sovereignty in the data hardware space and in a step to build the full enterprise technology stack, Zoho has launched its indigenously designed server Nathu La.....

·       OMCs received ₹1.23 lakh crore support to hold fuel prices https://bit.ly/43Ki7k1 ·       Fertiliser subsidy bill likely to double to ₹3.4 trillion in FY27 https://bit.ly/4vKcPAZ ·       What India’s plug-and-play industrial ecosystem promises https://bit.ly/4alyWoQ ·       India-UAE…