BUSINESS
West Asia Impact: Govt likely to roll out MSME relief package soon; FM cancels US visit
Rs 2.5 lakh crore credit guarantee scheme, loan moratorium under consideration as Centre steps up response to West Asia-linked stress.
BUSINESS
'Stagflationary shock' but extent not large: Citigroup MD Samiran Chakraborty on Iran war impact on India
"India is relatively insulated from the West Asia war Impact and large parts of the Industry are working normally," Samiran Chakraborty of Citigroup told Shweta Punj. He also noted that disruption of petrochemical supplies has wide implications across industries and is a massive challenge.
BUSINESS
Rupee seen range-bound near 93; 95 a trigger for action,100 not in sight, govt sources say
The rupee has weakened over 4% since the start of the Iran war, surge in crude prices has added to the pressure
BUSINESS
SBI Mutual Fund, India’s largest asset manager, to go for listing by September: SBI MD Rama Mohan Rao Amara
The top SBI official speaks about the upcoming IPO of SBI MF, the West Asia war and its impact on Indian economy and, consequently, the banking system
BUSINESS
Who is Atanu Chakraborty, former bureaucrat who exited HDFC Bank over ethics
The part-time Chairman and Independent Director of HDFC Bank resigned citing ethical concerns. Chakraborty has been at the helm of crucial economic decisions of the Modi government
BUSINESS
West Asia war clouds India’s growth prospects amid soaring oil prices and supply disruptions
As the West Asia war drags on and crude oil prices approach new highs, India’s growth outlook is weakening for FY27, with some slowdown also likely in the current fiscal year
BUSINESS
Marginal impact on India’s growth if war persists, says Kotak Mahindra AMC's Nilesh Shah
Past conflicts, from the Gulf crisis to Operation Sindoor, show that markets usually bottom out when the first signs of a war ending appear, Shah said.
BUSINESS
India has 50 days of crude stock; there are options beyond Strait of Hormuz: Govt sources amid Iran war
Government sources said that India continues to be cautiously optimistic that it will continue to diversify as the need arises
BUSINESS
Supreme Court strikedown of Trump tariffs and what it could mean for India
India can now go back to renegotiate on agriculture, data and oil and reinforce its redlines on farm access and data sovereignty.
BUSINESS
Data localisation is a good idea in a limited way, says Jason Oxman
On the AI related opportunities, Oxman said that India being the world’s largest democracy, and having more than 1.4 billion people where innovation is free to flourish – is the most exciting aspects for the technology industry.
TECHNOLOGY
AI Summit: India’s AI adoption already outpacing western nations, country has huge opportunities, says SAP’s Neumann
On SAP’s business in India, Neumann said that the company "has thousands of customers now emerging on the AI roadmap—which are making their businesses more sustainable, agile and efficient." We are digitizing the Indian industry, he added.
BUSINESS
AI Summit: Airbus' India President Westermeier reveals 1,300 aircraft delivery plan for India over next decade
Westermeier noted that "India is the quickest growing aviation market today", and I can say that we are supporting this ecosystem.
TECHNOLOGY
India-EU FTA to trigger ‘second wave’ of European investment, create more jobs, says Airbus’ Westermeier
India AI summit: Once the FTA comes into force, European businesses will expand their FDI footprint and also collaborate with their Indian counterparts more closely, Airbus’ India MD Jürgen Westermeier tells Moneycontrol
BUSINESS
AI Summit: I don’t know anyone who uses Grokipedia, it will never work, says Jimmy Wales
"One of Wikipedia’s core values in neutrality. The idea that we are 'Wokepedia' is not true," Wales told Moneycontrol.
TECHNOLOGY
India AI Impact Summit: India is 'very well poised' to harness AI and thrive in this era, says Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales
On the issue of misrepresentation of facts about India’s maps, Wales said that the community in Wikipedia are "passionate about neutrality".
TECHNOLOGY
India AI Impact Summit: Not sure what’s going to happen, says Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales as traffic dips
Although AI can help with accuracy it can be misused to spread misinformation as well. 'It’s the same that has always been with humanity. We have low quality information, alongside high quality', Wales tell Moneycontrol
BUSINESS
Only about 100 IT firms outside safe harbour; CBDT chairman assures APAs within two years for rest
The intent is very clear, no company in the IT, IT-enabled services or KPO space should be left without an avenue for tax certainty, whether through safe harbour or through APAs.
BUSINESS
States’ capex loans to be tied to 'new reforms' in FY27; Centre releases Rs 69,000 crore for FY26
The outlay under the 'tied component' could be Rs 1.2 lakh crore -- of the total Rs 2 lakh crore outlay -- for FY27
BUSINESS
India’s tariff overhaul tackles global optics as trade deals expand: CBIC Chairman, Vivek Chaturvedi
CBIC chairman Vivek Chaturvedi told Moneycontrol in an exclusive interview that tariffisation and exemption clean-up align published rates with actual duties, improve predictability for trade
INDIA
'Just-in-time' funding cutting interest burden; Centre curbed Rs 1 lakh crore 'parking' in state treasuries, says expenditure secretary
The Expenditure Secretary said that the government is reviewing its Centrally Sponsored Schemes, and some of them may be merged or closed down next financial year – in case they are not found to be impactful.
BUSINESS
Why Govt believes that increase in STT is essential to protect investors
A report by the Securities and Exchange Board of India showed that 91% of retail individual traders incurred net losses in the Futures and Options (F&O) segment during FY 2024-25.
BUSINESS
Budget 2026 will help create over 3 million jobs, says BJP National Vice President Panda
The changes that have been brought about in the Union Budget 2026 will have a hugely positive impact on the economy which will inevitably translate into the markets picking up, Baijayant Panda, National Vice-President of the Bharatiya Janata Party said.
BUSINESS
Budget 2026 focuses on long term growth but falls short on reviving private sector investment: Experts
Economists say that the budget clearly resisted any temptation to push growth higher this fiscal, or even fight the global situation.
BUSINESS
Budget 2026 fiscally prudent, private sector must lead growth, says Amitabh Kant
Calling the Budget ‘on course for Viksit Bharat 2047’, Kant said that the private sector needs to invest in infrastructure and pointed out the need for higher Foreign Direct Investments (FDI).
