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DoT retains backhaul spectrum pricing, rejects Trai's cut proposalTelecom operators face continued high costs for backhaul spectrum as the Department of Telecommunications rejects regulator Trai's proposal...
After cloud spending, IT companies see 'token maxxing' as AI's next cost challengeIT firms are flagging a new AI challenge: 'token maxxing,' where companies prioritize AI usage metrics over actual business results. This t...
Early signs of stress emerge in MSME loans as West Asia disruptions worry banks: ReportLenders are concerned about the ripple effects of the West Asia conflict, which has disrupted supply chains and increased input costs for b...
Indian banks turn cautious on MSME lending as stress signals emerge: ReportIndian banks are becoming more cautious about lending to MSMEs as early signs of stress emerge in the sector. According to a 360 ONE Capita...
RBI MPC minutes: 'Energy prices unlikely to return to pre-conflict levels,' says economist Saugata BhattacharyaThe Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee maintained the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance. External member Saugata Bhat...
Yuan or Dollar? Indian businesses explore alternatives as import costs climbIndian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise locali...
Designer subsidies must be the fashionThe Comptroller and Auditor General of India has issued a cautionary note regarding the surging state subsidies that are beginning to weigh...
Kia India to raise vehicle prices by up to 2% from July 1Kia India on Thursday announced that it will increase prices across its vehicle portfolio by up to 2 per cent from July 1, 2026, citing ris...
Tata Motors raises commercial vehicle prices after hiking passenger vehicle ratesTata Motors is raising prices for its commercial vehicles. The increase will be up to 2.5 percent starting July 1. This move follows a simi...
West Asia crisis eases, but peace could elude consumers for nowConsumers in India will not experience immediate price drops for daily essentials and home appliances. Manufacturers are holding onto raw m...
Kitchen staples face rising price pressure as El Nino risks growExpect higher prices for essential kitchen items like spices, eggs, and dairy. Food inflation is rising, with a potential monsoon deficit a...
Realtors eye margin relief as US-Iran peace deal raises hopes of lower fuel costsA potential peace deal between the US and Iran offers hope for India's real estate and construction sectors. Developers are watching oil pr...
API prices fall as West Asia tensions ease, boosting Indian pharma sectorPrices for active pharmaceutical ingredients have seen a decline of five to ten percent, thanks to the calming geopolitical climate in West...
P&G India flags pressure on consumer demand, input costsProcter and Gamble India sees rising costs and softening urban demand, with company executives saying inflation will impact consumer spendi...
India Inc's sales growth gathers pace in March quarter, led by autos and metals: RBI dataManufacturing companies saw sales jump 14.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025-26. Automobiles, electrical machinery, and non-ferrous me...
Automobiles, electrical machinery push sales of listed private manufacturing companies in Q4: RBI dataIndian manufacturing companies saw sales jump 14.5 percent in early 2026. Automobiles, electrical machinery, and metals led this growth. Ov...
Global commodity prices likely to remain elevated amid easing West Asia tensions; India's WPI seen at 7-8% in FY27: ReportGlobal commodity prices will stay high in coming months. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and bad weather affecting crops are the main re...
Cooling crude may ease inflation heat, give RBI room to stay on pause despite WPI surge: YES BankIndia's wholesale inflation is high, driven by fuel and manufacturing costs. However, falling global crude oil prices and a stable rupee of...
Farm credit demand likely to stay strong in FY27 on higher input costs, agri investments: NABARDAgricultural and rural credit demand is projected to remain strong through 2026-27, driven by rising input costs, expanded Kisan Credit Car...
Tata Motors to increase prices of its cars & SUVs from July 1Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles will raise prices of its entire passenger vehicle range, including ICE and electric models, by up to 1.5% fr...