India is increasingly likely to fall short of its ambitious USD 1 trillion export target for the fiscal year 2025–26, according to trade analysts. The shortfall is attributed to weak global demand, a slowdown in international trade and rising protectionist measures that have weighed on shipment
Reliance Industries Ltd has restarted purchases of discounted Russian crude oil after a pause following U.S. sanctions on major Russian producers. The Indian energy and petrochemicals company is sourcing barrels from suppliers not subject to sanctions and routing them to its refinery complex in Jamnagar, Gujarat. US Concession Allows Wind-Down The company has also obtained
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that low inflation in India is helping to support the country’s global competitiveness and sustain economic momentum. In its latest assessment of economic indicators, the central bank noted that even though headline consumer price inflation edged up slightly in November, it stayed below the lower tolerance limit […]
FedEx has come under scrutiny in the United States after reports highlighted a rise in the company’s use of H-1B visa hiring while it also carried out job cuts affecting American workers in multiple locations. The controversy has gained attention because FedEx is an awardee under the federal government’s Next Generation Delivery Service (NGDS) programme, […]
The Union government is considering measures to reduce the Goods and Services Tax compliance burden for micro and small enterprises, with possible changes expected to be announced in the upcoming Union Budget. The move is aimed at providing relief to smaller businesses that have repeatedly raised concerns over the cost and complexity of GST compliance. […]
Foxconn has hired around 30,000 workers at its new manufacturing unit near Bengaluru, marking one of the fastest workforce expansions in India’s electronics sector. The facility, located in Devanahalli, has been positioned as a women-led unit and is part of the company’s broader push to scale up smartphone manufacturing in India. Rapid Hiring at Bengaluru […]
The Delaware Supreme Court in the United States has restored Elon Musk’s 2018 Tesla compensation package, originally valued at about $56 billion, overturning an earlier ruling that had voided it. The decision, announced on 19 December 2025, allows Musk to potentially receive stock-based compensation tied to Tesla’s performance milestones achieved since 2018. Court Ruling
Fortis Healthcare has announced plans to acquire People Tree Hospital in Bengaluru for ₹430 crore, strengthening its presence in one of India’s fastest-growing healthcare markets. The acquisition will be carried out through Fortis’ wholly owned subsidiary, International Hospital Limited, and involves a 100 percent stake in TMI Healthcare, which operates the hospital.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has said it will examine and address key challenges facing Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs), aiming to strengthen their role in gold price discovery and improve India’s commodity market ecosystem. The announcement came from SEBI’s chairman during a commodities industry event in New Delhi. Focus on EGRs and […]
Accenture reported a stable performance in the first quarter of its fiscal year, indicating that global demand for technology services remains resilient. The consulting and IT services firm posted moderate revenue growth during the quarter, supported by healthy deal wins and continued client spending on essential technology projects. Positive signal for Indian IT companies















