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Share of active foreign firms drops to 62% from 70% in FY19, shows data

Many have scaled down operations in recent years

DGCA tells pilots to resist pressure on VVIP flights, stress safety norms

The aviation regulator has issued stricter norms for VVIP flights, directing pilots to prioritise safety, resist undue pressure and follow enhanced operational protocols

Oil may hit $200 per barrel if Iran war lasts till June, warns Macquarie

A conflict that stretches through the second quarter would result in historically high real prices, analysts said

Reit mutual funds to be reality soon as NSE rolls out dedicated index

Fund houses eye passive schemes tracking Nifty REITs & Realty Index

We've always been an India player, says Biocon MD Shreehas Tambe

Biocon Limited names Shreehas Tambe CEO, outlines AI-led, integration-driven strategy to boost global biosimilars and generics growth

Stocks resume slide as Donald Trump extension fails to calm markets

US Treasury yields hit highest since July as bonds fall

Govt starts talks with automobile companies on shift from E20 to E25

Government explores E25 fuel shift beyond E20, but automakers flag emission risks, liability concerns, and lack of testing amid rising crude oil pressures

Govt raises commercial LPG allocation to 70%, prioritises industries

The oil ministry had allotted 40 per cent of the pre-crisis commercial LPG quota to states through three separate directives earlier this month

Taxiing to take off, Jewar airport likely to drive land value surge

Infrastructure push, industrial growth and relative affordability are expected to drive residential demand and investor interest across Jewar, Noida and Greater Noida markets

March sees $30 billion drop in India's foreign exchange reserves

Forex reserves declined for a third week, led by a sharp fall in gold holdings, while forward book positions and global factors continue to exert pressure on reserve adequacy

Markets slide as West Asia tensions persist; oil tops $100 per barrel

Benchmark indices fell sharply as rising crude prices and escalating West Asia tensions unsettled investors, dragging markets to their longest weekly losing streak in months

Rupee down over 4% since West Asia war began; bond yield near 2-year high

The rupee hit a record low and bond yields surged amid foreign outflows, elevated crude prices and fiscal concerns following excise duty cuts on fuel

RBI open market operations help banks cut treasury losses in Q4FY26

RBI's bond purchases and switch operations are helping banks cushion treasury losses in Q4 despite rising yields driven by global volatility and the West Asia crisis

West Asia conflict: Govt steps in to shield OMCs via big duty cuts

Move to cost exchequer ₹1.3 trn in FY27; export duty reimposed

Is the use of old Hindi songs lazy advertising or a masterstroke?

Brands are reviving old Hindi songs to spark nostalgia and trust, but can retro appeal truly build lasting brand equity in the age of AI-driven advertising?

Strategic M&As start to dominate India's deep-tech exit landscape

Investors say strategic M&As will lead deep-tech exits in India, with IPOs and secondary deals gaining ground as the ecosystem matures and global firms seek proprietary technology

China probes US trade practices in response to Trump tariff moves

The Chinese investigations are the latest volley in a long-running trade war and could be bargaining chips to counter any possible new US tariffs

Puducherry's search for political identity as new parties split votes

If new parties nibble away even 4-5 per cent of the vote, the outcome in Union Territoy could be unpredictable

G7 meets amid wars as Rubio tries to sell US strategy to sceptical allies

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, meanwhile, said Britain also favoured a diplomatic path, acknowledging differences with the US

Beyond G2: Why middle powers must build a new order independently

The G2 benefit from their ability to craft rules to suit themselves. They cannot be trusted to reform anything