Acme Solar wants to invest in nuclear energy, says CEO Nikhil Dhingra
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget for FY26 announced a National Nuclear Energy Mission, calling for private participation in the nuclear power sector
IMF keeps India's 'stabilised' exchange rate classification through 2024
”While the exchange rate has depreciated moderately from November 2024, more observations are necessary to determine its new trend. Until then, the de facto exchange rate arrangement remains classified as a stabilised arrangement,” IMF said.
European Commission's Ursula von der Leyen arrives in New Delhi, says India a 'friend and strategic ally'
India and the European Commission are currently negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), and von der Leyen said she is confident about the talks, calling India 'a friend and a strategic ally.'
Indian men are spending less time socialising, more on leisure and mass media
The number of men socialising and participating in community events and religious practices declined to 89.8 percent in 2024 from with 91.4 percent five years ago
100 crore Indians have no discretionary spending power, says report
India’s top 10 percent, or 13 to 14 crore people, is the primary group driving the country’s consumption story and economic growth, a Blume Ventures report has said
Power play: Govt unlikely to ask thermal plants to blend imported coal this summer
This will be the first time in more than three years when the government will not impose such a mandate on domestic coal based power plants. The coal ministry has enough stock for power plants
Locust invasion threat demands India-Pakistan co-operation
As the locust breeding season approaches, both India and Pakistan must depoliticise locust management and prioritise it as a humanitarian imperative. Using technology like drones, weather models, and AI predictions to track, forecast and control the movements of locusts to protect crops
India, Vietnam at risk of major setback from Trump's steel tariff
The global steel industry is braced for the impact of Trump’s planned 25% levies, due to start on March 12
A snapshot of the Production Linked Incentive scheme
PLI schemes are collectively expected to utilise 16% of the outlay by the end of FY26, even though some schemes such as those for drones and mobile phones have utilised a higher proportion. To improve utilisation rate, the government could consider additional incentives in some sectors.
India, US agree to cut tariffs via 'mutually-beneficial' trade deal: Source
While, the US's move on retaliatory tariffs is expected to hurt most of the major economies that run high deficits with America, the official said, the impact on India should be limited given that America is expected to be more focussed on nations it runs larger trade gaps with.
India needs a 'Third Way' to deal with new economic challenges
Sanghnomics: Trump’s protectionist stance sparks debate in India, with SJM advocating for a 'Swadeshi' economic model. The focus is on domestic demand, employment generation, and strategic autonomy to navigate global economic challenges
Explained: How President Trump can help fuel India’s nuclear power dream
Post Modi-Trump meet, India and the US will work towards a more detailed bilateral agreement for nuclear reactors, after the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA) is amended in the Parliament, senior government officials told Moneycontrol.
Tackling litigation delays to boost India’s economic growth
Litigation delays in India hinder investment, economic growth, and infrastructure development. Addressing these inefficiencies requires judicial reforms, improved court infrastructure, and proactive government action to create a predictable business environment that fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth
Modi-Trump meet: India to boost oil, LNG imports from US to avoid tariffs
State-owned companies attending the India Energy Week conference in New Delhi this week said they would look to buy more US crude and LNG
FM says overvalued currencies erode nation’s export competitiveness
Recently, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra attributed rupee's depreciation mostly to tariff announcements by US President Donald Trump and global uncertainties.
Volkswagen's $1.4 billion India tax tussle rekindles foreign investor fears
Automakers such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Honda and Toyota face demands for about $6 billion collectively in disputes on income-tax, customs and other payments that go back years, a Reuters analysis shows
India, EFTA trade deal likely to be operational by 2025-end, says Goyal
A India-EFTA Desk was also inaugurated, which will serve as a dedicated platform to promote trade, investment, and business facilitation
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath urges RBI for stricter action against phishing and fake apps
In a post on X, Kamath emphasized the escalating threat of cyber fraud, made worse by artificial intelligence, and called for stronger measures to combat phishing scams and counterfeit apps that deceive users into disclosing personal information.
How India's electoral map has changed over the last six years?
As of 3 pm, results from Delhi polls indicate that BJP was winning in 47 of 70 seats, as it returns to power in the National Capital after 27 years
Stats ministry to release unemployment data from April: Secretary Saurabh Garg
Results of the Time Use Survey, which tracks time spent on unpaid labour, to be announced within next few weeks
India's 2024 tea output drops 7.8%, lifts average prices
Production in Assam, which accounts for more than half the country’s output, fell to 649.84 million kg in 2024, down from the previous year’s 688.33 million kg, as heatwaves and floods during the peak harvesting season slashed output, the board said.
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Amid global mayhem, what do Q3 results foretell?
In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Budget push for MSMEs would work, the stark inequalities in consumption, declining sugar output poses challenge for mills, will Trump tariff tremor quicken India-UK FTA, and more
India's palm oil imports hit 14-year low as rival oils gain, dealers say
Palm oil imports plunged 46% in January from the previous month to 272,000 metric tons, the lowest since March 2011, according to estimates from dealers
Reserve Bank seen cutting rates for first time since May 2020: Report
Over 70% of respondents, 45 of 62, in a January 22-30 Reuters poll forecast the RBI would cut its key repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%
