Business Trade

India’s Trade Deficit Widens to $27.14 Billion in October

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2024

India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $27.14 billion in October, up from $20.8 billion in September, as imports grew at a faster rate than exports. Data released on November 14 highlights the sharp sequential increase in imports, which outpaced the growth in exports. While merchandise exports saw a robust year-on-year increase of 17.23%, amounting to […]

Business

Local Production Boosts Top Electronics Firms as Imports Drop

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2024

For the first time, top electronics companies in India have witnessed a decline in imports, driven by the increasing adoption of local manufacturing under the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. Leading brands, including Samsung, Xiaomi, and Apple, are reducing their dependency on imports, sourcing more components and assembling devices within the country.

Business

Foreign Investors Sell $1 Billion in JPM Index-Linked Indian Bonds

By BPN News Desk November 15, 2024

Foreign investors have sold approximately $1 billion worth of Indian government bonds linked to the JPMorgan Government Bond Index Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) in November, signaling a shift in sentiment amid global economic uncertainty. The data, sourced from market participants, indicates that this marks one of the largest sell-offs in Indian bonds linked to the index […]

Business

Reliance Infrastructure Posts ₹4,082.5 Crore Q2 Profit

By BPN News Desk November 15, 2024

Reliance Infrastructure Ltd (RInfra), led by Anil Ambani, has reported a consolidated net profit of ₹4,082.53 crore for the second quarter of FY25, a significant recovery from a net loss of ₹294.04 crore during the same period last year. The company attributed the turnaround to exceptional gains of ₹3,575.27 crore, primarily driven by debt settlements […]

Business

Adani Group to Invest $10 Billion in US Energy Projects

By BPN News Desk November 15, 2024

India’s Adani Group, led by billionaire Gautam Adani, has unveiled plans to invest $10 billion in energy and infrastructure projects across the United States. This significant commitment is set to create an estimated 15,000 jobs, further solidifying strategic business ties between the two nations. Adani, sharing the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), emphasized the

Business

Siemens Plans Job Cuts in Automation Amid Profit Decline

By BPN News Desk November 15, 2024

Siemens has announced plans to cut up to 5,000 jobs worldwide in its struggling factory automation division. The move follows a significant 46% drop in profit for the company’s flagship digital industries business, which has faced challenges amid changing market dynamics. Automation Business Faces Setbacks Speaking on Thursday, Siemens CEO Roland Busch explained the

Business Industry

Swiggy Shares Slip After Strong Market Debut, Zomato Rises

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2024

Swiggy shares dipped into red on Thursday after an initial surge in the early trade. This comes just a day after the food delivery giant made an impressive market debut, with shares rising nearly 7% intraday before slipping to Rs 450.25 on the NSE, down 1.26% at 10:30 am. Swiggy’s stock debuted on Wednesday at […]

Business Finance

Adani Enterprises Q2 Profit Soars 664% YoY to ₹1,742 Crore

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

Adani Enterprises (AEL) reported a massive 664% year-on-year (YoY) increase in its consolidated net profit for the second quarter of FY25, soaring to ₹1,742 crore. This represents a significant jump from the ₹228 crore profit posted during the same period last year. Revenue Growth and Fundraising Plans AEL’s revenue from operations during the September quarter […]

Finance

India to Restrict FDI in Sensitive Sectors to Safeguard National Interest

By Editor - News Desk October 24, 2024

India will implement restrictions on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in specific sectors to safeguard national security, announced Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during an interactive session at Wharton Business School, U.S., on October 22. Sitharaman emphasized that while India welcomes foreign investment, it must ensure that such investments align with the country’s

Business

Crude Oil Prices See Biggest Weekly Drop in a Year Amid China Slowdown

By Editor - News Desk October 20, 2024

International crude oil prices logged their biggest weekly decline in a year, with Brent crude futures falling by 1.87% to $73.06 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) settling 2.05% lower at $69.22 per barrel. Brent crude fell over 7% this week, marking its largest decline since September 2022, while WTI saw an 8% […]