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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.5% amid global trade uncertainties
The central bank hit pause after recent rate cuts, citing the need to assess their impact as well as factor in low inflation and external pressures.
06 Aug 2025
Airtel reports 43% rise in Q1 net profit, outshines Jio
The telecom major reported strong first-quarter results, supported by steady growth in revenue per user and continued momentum in its India mobile business.
05 Aug 2025
China’s Ant Group to fully exit from Paytm with Rs 3,800 crore stake sale
The Alibaba affiliate intends to sell its remaining 5.84% equity stake in the Indian fintech, which just posted its first profitable quarter.
04 Aug 2025
ED arrests former Axis Mutual Fund manager in front-running case
The crackdown on Viresh Joshi, the alleged ‘mastermind’ behind the Rs 200-crore scandal, followed raids across eight cities.
03 Aug 2025
DMart’s store additions are just half the story
Aggressive expansion by India’s largest grocery retailer has not managed to boost growth. Should investors temper expectations?
31 Jul 2025
Trump announces 25% tariffs on India, along with additional penalties
The US President cited India’s trade barriers and ties with Russia in his announcement just ahead of the 1 August deadline.
30 Jul 2025
BluSmart enters insolvency over financial default
Anmol Singh Jaggi’s EV ride-hailing company faces its latest setback as the NCLT admits an insolvency plea against it.
29 Jul 2025
IndusInd Bank turns profitable again, deposits shrink to five-quarter low
The bank reported a profit in the first quarter of 2025-26 on the back of an increase in revenues and a drop in provisions sequentially.
28 Jul 2025
TCS to lay off 12,000 employees
The IT services company will lay off 2% of its workforce, affecting employees across domains and geographies.
27 Jul 2025
India, UK sign historic free trade agreement
The deal eliminates many tariffs, boosts market access and marks a major shift in both countries’ global trade strategies.
24 Jul 2025