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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian equity market closed with cautious positive momentum on Thursday, snapping a four-day losing streak, as Nifty 50 managed a marginal gain of 0.18% to settle at 26,033.75. The benchmark index traded in a narrow range of roughly 100 points, finding support near the day's low but facing resistance around 26,100, which is a key technical hurdle.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Sabitgarh: At a time when India’s auto industry is pushing for electric vehicles (EVs) as the clean transport of the future, Japanese carmaker Toyota Kirloskar Motor believes the government should help incentivize hybrid flex-fuel technology powered by ethanol as the best clean fuel bet. Such a fuel would be insulated from geopolitical uncertainties at a time when China has put hurdles in the development of EVs, according to a senior executive of the company.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As total fundraising through initial public offers barrels towards a record high in 2025, the definitive trend is of the impressive rise of the retail investors this year — climbing to nearly a quarter of allotments in such share sales. Marquee IPOs from Aequs, Meesho, Vidya Wires, and Wakefit Innovations hit the Street in December and are set to take total fundraising for the year past ₹1.61 trillion across 97 issues this week surpassing last year’s ₹1.59 trillion raised from 91 issues.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : NRB Bearings Ltd, India’s largest maker of needle roller bearings, signalled one of the most defining shifts in its nearly six-decade history with the announcement of a strategic joint venture with Italy-based Unitec Group on 1 December. The partnership marks the company’s formal entry into industrial cylindrical roller bearings—an expansion long envisioned by chairperson and managing director Harshbeena Zaveri, but delayed due to factors rooted in her family’s business legacy.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Financial services stocks in India could benefit from strong tailwinds in 2026, driven by rising incomes, digital penetration, and structural reforms.​ Healthy credit growth, improving asset quality, margin expansion from lower interest rates, and stable deposits, position banks and NBFCs for earnings upgrades. One company that has managed to ride the tailwinds and grow dramatically over the years is Bajaj Finance.

India is at the threshold of one of the most promising economic decades in its modern history, yet the hard arithmetic underlying growth reflects a more fragile situation than our headline GDP figures suggest. Economists apply the Sala-i-Martin framework to break growth down into its core components and ask a simple-yet-powerful question: How much of the rise in output per worker can be attributed to the use of more capital (a single factor of production), and how much can be attributed to India becoming more productive on the whole? The results from India’s growth decomposition between 1990 and 2023 reflect the emergence of a two-pronged challenge: capital deepening is now uneven and no longer accelerating, while total factor productivity (TFP) has remained stubbornly stagnant.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Cement makers such as Nuvoco Vistas Corp., Birla Corporation and JK Lakshmi Cement are increasing their focus on premium products to lift margins as an alternative to price hikes in a push that analysts said would work for now but not in the long term as competition creeps into the premium segment. After the goods and services tax, or GST, rate on cement was rationalized in September, cement companies have refrained from raising prices to pass on the benefit of lower taxes to consumers, analysts said.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is set to introduce the country's first metro corridor designed for operations with three-coach trains on the upcoming Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block route, officials said on Sunday. A part of Phase-IV of the Delhi Metro project, the corridor will span eight kilometer and be the second-smallest in the network, the DMRC said in a statement. The line aims to enhance last-mile connectivity and ensure seamless interchange with existing corridors, it said. Unlike other metro lines that operate with four, six or eight coaches, the new corridor will use 3-coach trains, developed specifically for short-distance urban travel, the statement said.

Pakistani crew member on a fishing vessel off the Oman coast, the Navy said on Sunday. INS Trikand, a mission-deployed stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, on Friday intercepted a distress call from an Iranian dhow Al Omeedi, operating approximately 350 nautical miles east of the Oman coast. The Navy, in a release, said upon investigation, it was found that a crew member of the dhow had sustained severe injuries to his fingers while working on the engine and was in critical condition and that he had been transferred to another dhow, FV Abdul Rehman Hanzia, which was en route to Iran. «Trikand immediately altered her course to provide medical assistance to the injured crew member. The crew of FV Abdul Rehman Hanzia consisted of 11 Pakistani (nine Baloch and two Sindhi) and five Iranian personnel. The injured Pakistani (Baloch) national had suffered multiple fractures and severe hand injuries, resulting in heavy blood loss,» the Navy said. The medical officer of INS Trikand, along with a team comprising MARCOS (Marine Commandos) and the ship's boarding team, boarded the vessel to administer aid, it said. After administering local anaesthesia, the ship's medical team performed suturing and splinting on the injured fingers, and the surgical procedure, which lasted for over three hours, was completed, it said,

The banking sector's elevated credit-deposit ratio of 80.5% underscores the continued importance of deposit mobilization to sustain growth momentum.

CSK has suffered back-to-back losses — including their heaviest-ever defeat at Chepauk against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and a narrow miss against Rajasthan Royals (RR). With the team returning home this Saturday, they'll be hoping to turn things around at their fortress. However, concerns linger over captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s fitness after he sustained an injury in the previous game. Should he be unavailable, veteran MS Dhoni is expected to take over the captaincy reins once again. Frustration has also been building within the CSK camp regarding pitch conditions. Following the RCB loss, head coach Stephen Fleming was seen inspecting the surface with the curator. He later voiced concerns about the Chepauk pitches, which have failed to offer the spin support CSK had banked on while assembling their squad. ALSO READ: MS Dhoni to return as CSK captain against Delhi Capitals? Shane Watson drops a big hint

Super Rugby Pacific double-header at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday (April 5), with several key players returning from injury. The players back in the Blues team include Beauden Barrett and Patrick Tuipulotu. The Blues men's team are aiming to improve their standing in the second half of the season while the women’s team, the nib Blues, are vying for home ground advantage in the upcoming Aupiki final against Hurricanes Poua. Kurt Eklund, Ricky Riccitelli, AJ Lam, Anton Segner, and Adrian Choat, too, are back in the Blues team. The return of the top players will give a massive boost to the Blues for the remainder of the Super Rugby Pacific season. Beauden Barrett has recovered from a hand fracture sustained in a match against the Brumbies on March 7. He is confirmed to start at fly-half in the upcoming match against the Hurricanes. “The only thing holding me back from being back to 100 percent is probably holding a golf club. But in terms of rugby, I’m feeling really good,” Barrett told Radio New Zealand.

IPL 2025 campaign in style, sharing the top spot with Punjab Kings (PBKS), while Chennai Super Kings (CSK) find themselves under pressure after a rocky start. CSK has suffered back-to-back losses — including their heaviest-ever defeat at Chepauk against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and a narrow miss against Rajasthan Royals (RR). With the team returning home this Saturday, they'll be hoping to turn things around at their fortress. However, concerns linger over captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s fitness after he sustained an injury in the previous game. Should he be unavailable, veteran MS Dhoni is expected to take over the captaincy reins once again. Frustration has also been building within the CSK camp regarding pitch conditions. Following the RCB loss, head coach Stephen Fleming was seen inspecting the surface with the curator. He later voiced concerns about the Chepauk pitches, which have failed to offer the spin support CSK had banked on while assembling their squad. ALSO READ: MS Dhoni to return as CSK captain against Delhi Capitals? Shane Watson drops a big hint

recession — a threat that could hit India where it hurts most: its tech-driven cities. As American companies rein in spending, Indian IT firms are grappling with slower project cycles and shrinking revenues. The impact is already visible, with the Nifty IT index plunging 9% this week — its biggest weekly drop in five years — sparking concerns that a downturn in the US could derail the ongoing recovery in technology spending. Experts warn that India cannot remain immune to global economic shocks. Chartered accountant Paaras Gangwal highlighted on X (formerly Twitter) that a US recession may trigger a domino effect, especially in IT hubs like Bengaluru and Pune. He pointed out that the real estate boom in these cities has been fuelled by IT growth, making them vulnerable to global tech disruptions. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), CA Paaras Gangwal wrote, “Bangalore, Pune Real Estate Market is linked with IT Sector. It is HOT because boom in the IT Sector in last 3-4 Year. Recession in USA may impact the Real Estate market of IT Cities too.”

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Kolkata’s real estate market exhibited a mix of trends in the first quarter of 2025, with office space transactions witnessing a decline, while residential sales remained steady despite a slight dip. According to Knight Frank India’s latest report, India Real Estate: Residential and Office January — March 2025 Q1 2025, a total of 0.16 million square feet (mn sq. ft.) of office space was leased in Kolkata during Q1 2025. This marks a 16% decline from Q1 2024, when 0.20 mn sq. ft. was transacted. However, despite the drop in leasing activity, average transacted office rents rose by 9% to Rs 42 per sq. ft. per month, making it the highest among India’s top eight cities, alongside Hyderabad.

Barclays, and Bank of America are sounding warnings over the prospect for a recession across the globe following US president Donald Trump's latest imposition of high tariffs, reported CNBC. JPMorgan said that if the tariffs remain imposed for long, it might lead the United States and the world into a recession, according to the report.

entrepreneurial spirit, and fading unity. Globally, successful families navigate these transitions through open dialogue, structured governance, and education. Family meetings foster alignment, governance ensures clarity, and education prepares future leaders.

Nikhil Kamath shared his thoughts on the growing focus on delivery speed and sustainability as India's GDP per capita and wages increase. He questioned whether delivery wages would remain viable if GDP per capita reached $5,000. Reflecting on consumer behavior, he recounted buying a pair of expensive shoes via quick commerce while traveling. The shoes didn’t fit well, making him regret the purchase. He wondered if there was a limit to average order value and how many consumers in India would forgo in-store experiences for high-value goods. He believes, “Commodity is different from brand.” He used the dabbawalas as an example of an efficient, low-cost delivery system and wondered if modern quick-commerce companies (like those delivering groceries or shoes in 10 minutes) can learn from them as India grows richer and delivery costs rise.

VVP-II) with a substantial financial outlay of Rs 6,839 crore, aiming to foster comprehensive development in villages located near international land borders. This Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Centre, is set to operate from the financial years 2024-25 to 2028-29. The scheme will cater to villages located in the blocks abutting international land borders other than the Northern border, which were previously covered under the first phase of the programme. The focus will be on select strategic villages across 15 States and Union Territories, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur, and West Bengal. As per the government, the programme's primary objectives include creating better living conditions and adequate livelihood opportunities for residents, ensuring secure and prosperous borders, and curbing trans-border crime.

Sachin Shah, Executive Director & Fund Manager, Emkay Investment Managers, says private sector banks are favoured due to reasonable valuations, eased liquidity from RBI actions, and a rebound in the rural market economy. Domestic focused businesses and export-oriented industries with strong value propositions also present advantages as India benefits from lower tariffs in global markets. Identifying strong businesses with solid balance sheets will be crucial. What should one do? How should one gauge an event like Trump-led reciprocal tariff and prepare for it? We were preparing, for the last two months we knew we were going to get a reciprocal tariff, April 2nd was the date that we all were watching out for, April 3rd for India. Despite all that, this tariff has hit us hard. It was much more than we expected. Sachin Shah: Yes, you are right, this is an event which we have been discussing for a while now and now it has happened. But we also have to become aware of the fact that this is sustainable, something we need to really think through because this is definitely going to impact the US economy the most and this is also reflected in the US capital markets clearly for the last few weeks and more so in the last couple of days. This is going to be very, very inflationary for the economy and clearly at this point in time, it looks like it may not be very sustainable.