India has initiated a formal investigation into alleged dumping of certain steel products from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam, following complaints from domestic manufacturers about unfair pricing and market distortion. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, confirmed that it is examining whether imports of hot-rolled flat products of…
In a landmark move that signals the coming of age of India’s banking sector, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a sweeping set of policy reforms aimed at liberalizing operational frameworks, enhancing governance standards, and unlocking growth potential across public and private banks. The new guidelines, unveiled on October 2, 2025, are being…
WeWork India Management’s much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) opens for subscription on Friday, October 3, 2025, with a total issue size of ₹3,000 crore. The IPO is entirely an offer for sale (OFS) of 46.3 million equity shares, meaning the company will not receive any fresh capital from the listing. Instead, existing shareholders—Embassy Buildcon LLP…
Amid heightened volatility and global headwinds, the recent market correction in India has opened up attractive entry points across domestic-facing sectors, according to Pankaj Pandey, Head of Research at ICICI Direct. Speaking at a financial outlook summit in Mumbai, Pandey emphasized that the correction is not a cause for panic but a strategic opportunity for…
India’s whiskey market has revealed a striking regional trend—South India accounts for a staggering 58% of all whiskey sales nationwide, with Karnataka emerging as the single largest consumer state, contributing 17% to the country’s total whiskey consumption. The data, compiled from industry sources and retail analytics for FY25, underscores the cultural, economic, and demographic factors…
Real estate tycoon and policy commentator Niranjan Hiranandani has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose a 100% tariff on Indian pharmaceutical exports, calling it “counterproductive and protectionist.” In a statement issued on September 26, 2025, Hiranandani warned that the move could disrupt global healthcare supply chains and hurt both Indian manufacturers…
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has returned to India after leading a high-powered delegation to the United States for a series of strategic trade negotiations aimed at resolving tariff disputes, enhancing market access, and deepening bilateral economic cooperation. The visit, which concluded on September 26, 2025, included meetings with US Trade Representative Katherine…
India is set to double its third-party data centre capacity by March 2028, driven by surging demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence workloads, and digital transformation across sectors, according to a new report by credit rating agency ICRA. The report estimates that installed capacity will grow from the current 1,000 MW to over 2,000 MW…
Shark Tank India judge and People Group founder Anupam Mittal has stirred a fresh conversation around the H1-B visa and Green Card experience in the United States, sharing a bold reflection on his own journey as an immigrant entrepreneur. In a recent podcast appearance and subsequent social media post, Mittal said, “I thought my H1-B…
India’s infrastructure sector posted a robust recovery in August 2025, with core industries growing at 6.3% year-on-year—the highest pace in 13 months. The latest data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry signals a strong rebound in industrial activity, driven by double-digit expansion in coal, electricity, and steel production. The eight core sectors—coal, crude…
