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Can India’s Corporate Earnings Stop the Stock-Market Slide? Q2 Results Become the Next Big Test
After weeks of market weakness, India's upcoming September-quarter earnings season could determine whether the stock-market correction deepens or begins to stabilise.
Indian Banks After the RBI Rate Hike: Who Could Benefit and Who Could Face Pressure at 5.5%?
The RBI has raised the repo rate to 5.5%. Here is how higher rates could affect banks, NBFCs, housing finance companies, borrowers…
Is India Heading Into a Recession? What the Stock-Market Sell-Off Really Says About the Economy
The Indian stock market has suffered a sharp correction, but does that mean India is heading into recession? Here is what the…
Jio Platforms Plans ₹37,700 Crore IPO: What India’s Potential Biggest Listing Means for Investors
Jio Platforms is preparing for a potential ₹37,700 crore IPO around October 21. The listing could become India's largest ever and marks…
RBI Raises Repo Rate to 5.5%: What the First Rate Hike in Nearly Four Years Means for Loans, EMIs and Markets
The RBI has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, its first hike in nearly four years. Here is…
PepsiCo, Monster and Reliance Get Partial Relief in India’s Energy-Drink Label Dispute
PepsiCo, Monster Beverage and Reliance Consumer have received partial relief in India's dispute over the labelling of high-caffeine beverages as energy drinks.
Centre Clears ₹10,000 Crore Fund to Support Small and Medium Enterprises With Equity Capital
The Union government has cleared a ₹10,000 crore fund aimed at providing equity support to small and medium enterprises, strengthening access to…
India’s IT Sector Faces a Difficult September Quarter as AI Pricing Pressure and Cautious Spending Persist
India's major IT services companies face another challenging quarter as AI-driven pricing pressure, cautious client spending, oil prices and interest rates weigh…
ElevenLabs Plans Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in India as Voice AI Race Accelerates
ElevenLabs plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in India, expand local teams and develop voice AI for Indian languages as…
HDFC Bank Names Anup Bagchi as New MD and CEO From October 27
HDFC Bank has appointed Anup Bagchi as its next Managing Director and CEO for a three-year term beginning October 27, 2026.