India’s property sector secured 23,080 crore rupees through 12 transactions in the current fiscal year, marking the highest level in seven years. Investment banking firm Equirus Capital said Real Estate Investment Trusts brought in 31,241 crore rupees since 2018, leading all categories. Large firms raised 20,437 crore rupees, while mid-sized companies gathered 12,496 crore rupees,…
The Bhai Dooj festival generated about 22,000 crore rupees in trade nationwide, the Confederation of All India Traders reported on Thursday. Delhi merchants recorded sales of nearly 2,800 crore rupees as families celebrated the traditional brother-sister bond. Heavy crowds filled markets in major urban centers as shoppers purchased sweets, clothing, jewelry and gifts. Sales of…
India’s Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission stands as a major government effort to reduce poverty and support women in rural areas. The Ministry of Rural Development runs the program to help poor households find self-employment and skilled work opportunities. The initiative brings rural families together into Self Help Groups and provides ongoing…
Deal activity in India’s consumer and retail sector jumped sharply in the third quarter of 2025, with 132 transactions totaling $3.4 billion. The figures represent a 6 percent rise in volume and a 9 percent increase in value from the same period last year, according to Grant Thornton Bharat. Excluding public market deals, merger and…
India’s consumer and retail industry recorded 132 transactions worth $3.4 billion in the third quarter of 2025, according to a Grant Thornton Bharat report released on Thursday. Deal volumes rose 6 percent and values increased 9 percent compared with the same period in 2024. The growth signals strong investor confidence in established brands and expanding…
IIT Madras has joined forces with Applied Materials India to bring advanced semiconductor research tools to campus. The collaboration centers on AppliedTwin, a digital platform that simulates chip manufacturing equipment and processes for educational purposes. More than 150 students and faculty attended a training session on Thursday to learn the new system. The technology allows…
Apple shipped 4.9 million iPhones to India between July and September 2025 as the iPhone 17 series and festival shopping boosted sales to unprecedented levels. Research firm Omdia reported the figure represented 47 percent annual growth and gave India nine percent of Apple’s worldwide smartphone shipments for the quarter. The company launched the iPhone 17…
Indian investors who ventured into international markets earned returns up to 72 percent over the past year as global funds surpassed domestic equity performance. The Mirae Asset NYSE FANG Plus ETF Fund of Funds led with a 71.78 percent annual return and 62.72 percent three-year gain, while the Nifty benchmark rose just 5.7 percent. Technology-focused…
India reaffirmed its dedication to rules-based international commerce and expressed readiness to collaborate with the World Trade Organisation on expanding global business activity. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held discussions with WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development session in Geneva. The minister separately engaged with…
Gold futures climbed on the Multi-Commodity Exchange on Thursday morning as traders responded to emerging prospects of a trade agreement between India and the United States. MCX Gold December contracts advanced 0.89 percent to reach 1,22,938 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver December futures gained 0.93 percent to settle at 1,46,915 rupees per kilogram. Market…
