China tightens business visas for Indians, disrupting manufacturing operationsIndian executives report significant difficulties obtaining Chinese business visas recently. Visa application approvals have dropped sharpl...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Alternative fuels now within striking distance of petrol in passenger vehicle market, says FADAAlternative fuels are closing in on petrol's share in India's vehicle market. CNG leads the alternative fuel segment, followed by hybrids a...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Eicher Motors leases 4 lakh sq ft in Sriperumbudur industrial parkEicher Motors secured nearly 400,000 sq ft on lease in Sriperumbudur. This expansion supports Royal Enfield's growing manufacturing footpri...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
FTAs must drive manufacturing, GVC integration and high-tech investmentA new committee will monitor India's free trade agreements and export barriers. It must also address import efficiency for competitive glob...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
India-UK trade pact to boost agri, auto exports with lower tariffs, better market access: ExpertsThe India-UK CETA agreement enhances agricultural exports by reducing tariffs on processed food products. This pact improves India's price ...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Inside LIC’s Rs 16 lakh crore portfolio: Its biggest stock buys and sells in June quarterLife Insurance Corporation bought shares worth over Rs 16,000 crore in June. Bharti Airtel and Maruti Suzuki saw the largest buying from th...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk| Large caps offer stability, but alpha lies in selective mid- and small-caps: Rakesh VyasWhile the near-term outlook remains clouded by inflation concerns and margin pressures, Rakesh Vyas, CIO & Portfolio Manager at Quest Inves...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
AI could slow affluent India; QSRs, credit cards may show stress first: BNP Paribas’ Kunal VoraComing to loans, personal loans increased by 13% in FY25 and FY26 which is softer versus the earlier years. Also, the recent resurgence in ...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Govt weighs PLI 2.0 with sharper focus on high-performing sectorsIndia is planning a second phase for its production-linked incentive programme. This new phase will support high-performing sectors and red...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
India, Uzbekistan could explore FTA, says Piyush Goyal; Uzbekistan invites Indian investment in mining, rare earthsIndia and Uzbekistan aim to double bilateral trade to three billion dollars within three years. Businesses are urged to increase investment...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Currently nine trade disputes pending against India under WTO rules: GovtIndia is facing nine pending disputes at the WTO, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. The cases, filed by countries including Japan, China,...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
Delhi NCR emerges as the largest logistics and industrial marketDelhi-NCR emerged as India's largest logistics and industrial real estate market in the first half of 2026, with 8.7 million sq ft (MSF) of...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Nifty trapped in 1,531-point range for 15 weeks. Can global AI unwind bring FIIs back?The Nifty index is approaching a critical juncture after a prolonged consolidation period. Foreign institutional investors are showing earl...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Manufacturing and financialisation could create the most wealth over the next five years: Siddhartha KhemkaIn an interaction with Kshitij Anand of ETMarkets, Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research, Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Servic...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.40 AM IST
India ready for a premium wealth show while US missiles rattle the worldIndia's festive shopping season is set to highlight the country's premiumisation boom despite global uncertainty triggered by the US-Iran w...
01 Aug, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Govt says E20 fuel safe for vehicles, defends ethanol blending programmeThe government has defended its ethanol blending program, stating no engine damage has been found. Extensive testing and field experience c...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Factory floors find their footing againIndia's industrial rejuvenation thrives on the backs of electronics and automotive sectors, driving economic vitality forward. The manufact...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.13 PM IST