The benchmark equity indices ended Friday’s trading session in negative territory. The NSE Nifty 50 plunged 113.15 points, or 0.49%, to settle at 23,092.20, while the BSE Sensex dropped 329.93 points, or 0.43%, to close at 76,190.46. Broader indices showed mixed trends, with declines led by small-cap and mid-cap stocks. FMCG and IT stocks outperformed, …
In a landmark development, Tata Electronics announced the acquisition of a controlling 60% stake in Pegatron Technology India. This acquisition strengthens Tata Electronics’ presence in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector and aligns with the Indian government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. Pegatron India, a subsidiary of Taiwan-based Pegatron Corporation, plays a key role in Apple’s …
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has rolled out new guidelines aimed at mitigating the growing risks of fraud in digital transactions. With mobile numbers now central to account verification and transaction alerts, they have become both a critical tool and a target for scammers. To combat this, the RBI emphasises the need for stricter …
The optimism that once defined Indian consumer sentiment is gradually waning. According to Kantar’s India Union Budget Survey, the alignment of consumer needs with budget provisions has steadily decreased over the years—from 73% in 2022 to 67% in 2024. This survey, conducted across 16 cities with 2,500 participants, highlights a wide range of expectations from …
The Halwa ceremony is a cherished annual tradition held in the lead-up to the Union Budget 2025 presentation. Five days before the Budget is revealed in Parliament, this ritual is observed to celebrate and recognise the hard work of the finance ministry’s team. The event involves the preparation and serving of “halwa,” a traditional Indian …
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has pledged an investment of ₹60,000 crore to expand its data centre infrastructure in Hyderabad, Telangana. The announcement was made during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual conference in Davos, Switzerland, where AWS Global Public Policy Vice President Michael Punke met with Telangana IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu and …
JSW Defence, a part of the JSW Group has signed an MoU with the Telangana government to invest ₹800 crore in a drone production plant. Supported by a global partnership, this initiative is expected to strengthen Telangana’s position as a hub for advanced technology and innovation. Landmark Investment in Telangana JSW Defence has signed a …
The benchmark equity indices ended Thursday’s trading session in positive territory. The NSE Nifty 50, on its weekly expiry day, jumped 50 points, or 0.22%, to settle at 23,205.35, while the BSE Sensex gained 155.40 points, or 0.15%, to close at 76,520.39. The broader indices ended in mixed territory, with gains led by large-cap stocks. …
The Indian housing market experienced a notable decline in both sales and new supply during 2024. Sales of residential properties across nine major cities fell by 9% to 4,70,899 units compared to 5,14,820 units in 2023. New supply also dropped by 15% to 4,11,022 units due to subdued activity during the general elections and the …
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a major $8.3 billion investment to expand its cloud infrastructure in Maharashtra under the AWS Asia-Pacific (Mumbai) Region. This is expected to boost India’s digital economy and create thousands of jobs in the state. $15.3 Billion Contribution to GDP by 2030 AWS estimates that this investment will contribute $15.3 …
