Will lower tariffs be a draw for FPIs?

The global investment landscape is bracing for disruption as the Trump administration rolls out sweeping reciprocal tariffs on nearly all countries.

UPI transactions soar in FY25 but fall short of govt target

UPI payments are free of cost for users, with the Centre terming the platform a public good.

Builders Take a Fancy to Names That Ring a Bell

In the sprawling suburbs of Bengaluru rises El Dorado, a city of gold in legends but now an upcoming township.

NHPC eyes another ₹2,000 cr via asset securitization in FY26

NHPC Ltd is considering raising about ₹2,000 crore through the securitization of assets in the upcoming financial year, according to two people in the know, as the state-run hydropower major seeks to raise funds for expansion.

Can India Dodge Trump's Tariff?

US President Donald Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on its trading partners on 2 April, a move aimed at reducing dependence on foreign products amid the country's ballooning trade deficit.

Lava Eyes Expansion Before Taking On Foreign Rivals

The executive director at Lava did not disclose the valuation for its current funding effort

New MSME definitions spell more business, bigger benefits

Micro, small, and medium enterprises have new definitions that promise to open doors wider for them starting this financial year as well as improve their chances of securing delayed payments faster.

Mental health cos bet on in-person therapy

Startups double down on brick-and-mortar centres as demand climbs

Hindalco Ups the Ante: More Metal, Stronger Margins

Hindalco Industries Ltd has made one thing clear—the metals giant is going all in on scale and efficiency. With a $10 billion capex plan split between India and arm Novelis Inc. over FY24-29, Hindalco is working for sustained growth, with a sharp focus on margins and cash flows.

SHOCK AND WOE

Export-focused sectors to face setback, while relative tariff advantage in some sectors may open up export opportunities for Indian companies

Digital Lender Kissht Prepares for $225 Mn IPO

Kissht, an online lending platform, is preparing to tap the capital markets with an initial public offering (IPO) and has hired investment bankers for the process, two people aware of the development told Mint.

Status quo on critical minerals, but race won't ease for India

China refines 68% of the world's cobalt, 65% of nickel, and 60% of lithium of the grade needed for EV batteries

IPOs back on radar: Equirus Cap's Shah

There has been a revival in the number of companies going public in India, said Bhavesh Shah, managing director and head of investment banking at Equirus Capital, at the Mint India Investment Summit.

Shock-and-awe tariffs: Too faint a silver lining

Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff thwack will ravage world trade and harm America. India's economy may get hit less than peers, but as goods export prospects dim, we need trade buffers

Fed up with situationships, Gen Z is ready to commit

For some, the shift away from traditional relationships has been a positive choice

The economics of RBI's Poonam Gupta

Poonam Gupta, the newly appointed deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India, has less than a week to prepare for the three-day monetary policy committee meeting beginning Monday.

Indian Equities, Currency, Bonds Stable Amid Global Spin

It's possible that the impact of tariffs was already priced in, leading to a softer market reaction

Indian defence firm, Israeli co-sign MoU

An Indian defence firm has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an Israeli company to bring advanced drone camera technology to the country, officials said on Thursday.

Inside the world's most complicated wristwatch

It took eight years to conceive and build the Solaria, a double-sided timepiece by Vacheron Constantin

Quick commerce unlocking new sales layers for consumer brands

Direct-to-consumer online brands should consider venturing into offline retail as soon as they hit the ₹100-crore mark to prevent stagnation of revenues and open up sales channels, said Swati Kulkarni, director at early-stage venture capital firm Fireside Ventures.

Looking forward to intensifying ties with India

German ambassador Philipp Ackermann said his country will have a new government soon, but there will be a \"huge continuity\" when it comes to the political relationship with India and Berlin will continue its focus on New Delhi.

Marico Sees Uptick in Volume in Q4

Marico has witnessed a sequential uptick in volume with an improvement in market shares across its key franchises during January-March quarter of FY25, but the firm expects a contraction in gross margins due to high copra and vegetable oil prices, the home-grown fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) firm said in a quarterly update on Thursday.

Petroleum product exports to the US may be impacted

As the US has announced about a 27% tariff on imports from India, petroleum products exports to the country are set to witness a major impact going ahead, said sector experts.

Tech key to become $7 tn economy

As India looks to become a $7 trillion economy by 2030, the tech sector is poised to play a pivotal role by contributing about $1 trillion to India's GDP (gross domestic product), driving innovation that solves both domestic and global problems, Nasscom president Rajesh Nambiar said on Thursday.

Trump's Tariffs Are a Wake-Up Call for India: Go for Reforms

India's best bet is to revive liberalization and forge new trade ties

India braces for economic ripples as US imposes tariffs

India's challenge is managing immediate disruptions while positioning for long-term gains

Thailand, India for rules-based order in Indo-Pacific

India and Thailand on Thursday decided to elevate their relations to the level of a strategic partnership with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that both the countries support a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific, and believe in a policy of development, not expansionism.

Dabur Sees Decline in Q4 Revenue

Home-grown fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Dabur expects its revenue to decline in the March quarter, impacted by slowdown in urban markets and a contraction of 150-175 basis points in operating profit margin due to inflation.

Ola Starts Same-Day Delivery of Vehicles

Ola Electric on Thursday said it has commenced an initiative for same-day registration and delivery of vehicles.

Pharma Sector Stays Under the Radar in Relief for India; May Blip Later

India's pharmaceuticals sector, among the domestic industries most dependent on trade with the US, for now appears to have dodged the heavy reciprocal tariffs US President Donald Trump announced on April 2.