Nokia is set to increase its market share in India after securing a major 4G/5G deal with Vodafone Idea, replacing Chinese vendors Huawei and ZTE in key circles like Chennai and Andhra Pradesh. As part of the three-year agreement announced on September 22, 2024, Nokia will emerge as Vodafone Idea’s largest supplier, covering regions that…
This is a significant step in the merger between Viacom18 and Star India, Disney’s Indian unit, to form India’s largest television and digital streaming entity. On February 28, 2024, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) first announced the merger plan, with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) granting approval on August 28, 2024. The National Company Law…
Introduction Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has recently emphasized the need for caution in speculative activities within the equity market. Her remarks come at a time when the market is witnessing a surge in speculative trading, raising concerns from regulatory authorities such as the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Reserve Bank…
For the first time since December 2021, Brent oil has dropped below $70 a barrel, falling 2.8%, as oversupply concerns continue to grip the market. The decline is driven by several factors: Weak economic data from China and the US—the world’s top two oil consumers—has raised concerns about future demand.Surging output from non-OPEC nations, adding…
Did Nitin Gadkari just call out India’s biggest carmaker for lagging on EVs? While he didn’t name names, the message was clear. At the 64th Annual Session of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari shared an interesting anecdote. “A good friend of mine, a…
In a significant boost to India’s semiconductor manufacturing ambitions, the Adani Group, led by billionaire Gautam Adani, has announced an investment of Rs 83,947 crore (USD 10 billion) to set up a semiconductor plant in Maharashtra. Partnering with Israel’s Tower Semiconductor, this project is set to take place at the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC)…
Indian stock indices continued their upward trajectory for the seventh consecutive session, demonstrating resilience despite market caution ahead of a pivotal announcement by the U.S. Federal Reserve later today. Both Nifty and Sensex closed with marginal gains, with Nifty inching closer to the 24,830 mark, finishing at 24,823.15, up 0.05% or 11.65 points. Sensex also…
The International Gemmological Institute (IGI) India, supported by Blackstone, has taken a significant step towards its Initial Public Offering (IPO) by filing draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise Rs 4,000 crore. This IPO consists of a combination of fresh equity issuance and an offer-for-sale by the promoter. IPO…
Ruchir Sharma, Chairman of Rockefeller International, has highlighted the challenging business environment in India, which is driving many entrepreneurs to establish their firms in places like Dubai and Singapore. While he acknowledges that India’s macroeconomic management has been “reasonably good,” he raises concerns about the microeconomic challenges and the overreach of investigative agencies that are…
The Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) emphasized that every investment from China will continue to undergo rigorous checks, with no plans to ease Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms for countries sharing a land border with India. Rajesh Kumar Singh, the Industry Secretary, dismissed speculation about a change in…
