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BUSINESS

Tata Steel's management says safeguard duty places industry on stronger stead

The management said that the company plans to make more investments towards downstream facilities in India, as it plans to expand its market share in its new India-first strategy

BUSINESS

Bond market borrowings may stay elevated next couple of years on repayments, says DEA Secretary

Tools such as OMOs, buybacks, and switches will be used to manage bond market borrowings in FY27, Thakur said.

BUSINESS

Private sector responding to govt's capex push in electronics, autos, cement, steel, says DEA secretary Thakur

The government is confident of meeting its capital expenditure target for FY27, supported by diversification across sectors and higher infrastructure loans to states, Anuradha Thakur tells Moneycontrol

BUSINESS

Govt sets up panel to analyse net FDI inflows amid subdued numbers

Thakur pointed to pharmaceuticals as a sector where both domestic investment and foreign inflows could pick up, possibly as early as the next financial year.

BANKING

Won't be surprised if RBI hold rates steady for some time as inflation stays low: Economic Affairs Secretary

The central bank has cut the repo rate by a cumulative 125 basis points since last February.

BUSINESS

India-US trade deal eases uncertainty, positive for markets, growth: DEA Secretary Thakur

Clarity on the India-US trade front could help improve sentiment, particularly among FPIs, the DEA secretary said

BUDGET

A pragmatic Budget with a clear push towards the new economy

While the Budget offers sops to traditional labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, footwear, marine products and chemicals, its focus is tilted towards the new economy.

BUSINESS

Survey hails rise in potential growth rate, India's status as world's fastest-growing economy

Flags rupee weakness, geopolitical risks, performance below ‘strategic potential’

BUSINESS

Today’s capex of a ‘different form’ compared to previous decades, says Citi India CEO

Citi India CEO said renewables, semiconductors, electronics and battery energy storage are some of bright pockets where capex is expected to rapidly grow in the coming years.

BUSINESS

India might soon be 3-4 percent of Citi’s overall topline: Citi India CEO K Balasubramanian

Citi ranks No 1 in business with multinational, enjoys 35% market share in custodian biz, 14% share in forex and 8% market share in imports and exports biz

BUSINESS

India to have second-largest number of Citi employees: CEO Balasubramanian

India supports about 80 countries globally, with some employees having created their AI patents, the CEO tells Moneycontrol

BUSINESS

Citi India CEO Balasubramanian expects $15-billion IPO rush over next 2 months

The pipeline of companies waiting to hit the market is quite robust and there could be a meaningful spill over to early 2026, Balasubramanian tells Moneycontrol in an interview

BUSINESS

India is one of Estée Lauder’s most strategic markets, says CFO Akhil Shrivastava

The Indian market’s scale, digital reach, and appetite for premium and prestige brands make it one of Estée Lauder’s most strategically important geographies for the coming decade, said Shrivastava.

BUSINESS

Estée Lauder doubles down on India as luxury beauty market expands

The overall beauty market in India is expanding faster than GDP — growing 9–10 percent annually, with prestige beauty up 14 percent and luxury beauty at 16 percent. Estée Lauder holds a leading share across these categories and is now focusing on expanding access through new formats and smaller packs

BUSINESS

Global chipmakers like ASML showing interest in India a major confidence signal, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Drawing parallels with India’s steel industry, the minister in an interview to Moneycontrol also said the semiconductor ecosystem will be the next engine of growth for job growth

TECHNOLOGY

MC Interview | Semiconductor will be the next engine of jobs for the country: Ashwini Vaishnaw on India's steel moment

In a wide-ranging interview, Ashwini Vaishnaw spoke about the measures the government is taking to protect IT jobs amid a wave of anti-outsourcing rhetoric from the US, why GST reforms are a game-changer, why real money gaming had to go and progress on India' s AI initiatives.

BUSINESS

India offers policy stability amid global turmoil, says Ashwini Vaishnaw amid India-US tariff tensions

Vaishnaw also credited India’s skilled talent pool and the trust built over more than a decades democratic governance as core to investor confidence.

BUSINESS

PM Modi has always cared for the middle class, GST rate cuts to drive consumption, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw argued that the combined impact of income tax and GST cuts would spur household consumption in a meaningful way.

BUSINESS

India engaging with US, global firms to protect IT jobs, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

India is engaging global firms and foreign governments to shield its $300 billion tech industry from potential US outsourcing curbs under President Donald Trump, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Moneycontrol

BUSINESS

Many wanted us dead but miracles kept us going: Naveen Jindal

"Our objective has been to reduce debt. We want to bring debt down drastically. Going forward, our target is debt not more than 1.5 times our EBITDA. In fact, within the next few years, we want to be net debt positive. We don’t want to carry any debt," said jindal.

BUSINESS

India not a 'dead economy,' the facts tell a different story: Naveen Jindal

Jindal called for stronger safeguards to protect Indian steel industry amid global tariff challenges

BUSINESS

MC Interview: Govt will back jobs and creative economy as Online Gaming Bill takes shape, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

In an exclusive interview, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the law targets harmful money games but also assured support for affected workers while promoting e-sports and skill-based gaming.