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Time to stop abusing Indian business houses, trust will help them build

Unhinged attacks on Indian business houses and their so-called trader mentality are unjustified

Piyush Goyal slams India Inc, says needs to step out of 'cosy comfort zone'

The commerce minister said Indian industry sees the large domestic market as a comfortable profit zone, and that it needed to re-evaluate its efforts at value addition

ICRA sees India Inc credit profile steady in Q2FY26, US tariffs weigh

India Inc's credit profile is set to remain stable in Q2FY26 with improved margins and ICR, but US tariffs and global tensions could delay the private capex recovery

S&P sovereign rating upgrade to boost sluggish overseas borrowing

Changed rating expected to make overseas funding cheaper for Indian borrowers

India Inc growth stuck in slow lane; core earnings shrink in Q1FY26

Net profit growth fastest in 5 quarters

India Inc turns to equity, bonds as cheaper bank loans remain elusive

Corporates raise record funds through QIPs, block deals and bonds as improved balance sheets and limited loan rate transmission push them towards capital markets

India Inc turns to equity, bonds as cheaper bank loans remain elusive

With RBI rate cuts yet to fully pass through to bank loans, corporate India is tapping bond and equity markets at record levels, taking advantage of lower costs and better valuations

India Inc sees capex, demand surge after Modi's Next-Gen GST overhaul plan

PM Modi's promise of a sweeping GST overhaul aims to lower tax rates, simplify compliance, and modernise the system, spurring growth in sectors like manufacturing, housing, and consumer goods

India Inc files ECB intent worth $3.48 billion in June, shows RBI data

Indian firms filed proposals to raise $3.48 billion in June via ECBs, with Mumbai International Airport, NTPC, Tata Electronics, and Adani Airport among top applicants

India Inc promoters holding declines to 8-year low of 40.6% in Q1: Report

Promoters' ownership in private listed companies declined to an eight-year low of 40.58 per cent as of June 30, 2025, following a net share sale worth Rs 54,732 crore during the quarter, according to data from primeinfobase.com, an initiative of PRIME Database Group. While promoter buying is always a positive sign, promoter selling can be due to a wide variety of reasons such as promoters taking advantage of bullish markets to take money off the table, strategic reasons like debt reduction, legacy planning, philanthropy, investment in other ventures and meeting Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) requirement as also for personal expenses, Pranav Haldea, Managing Director, PRIME Database Group, said. "Relatively lower promoter holding in some of the recent IPO companies and overall institutionalisation of the market are some of the other reasons behind this fall," he added. In comparison, private promoters held a 40.81 per cent stake in the quarter ended March 2025. The last time ...

Datanomics: India Inc's participation in PM Internship Scheme rises

In Round 1,68.82 per cent of all offers went to the top 10 states, with Uttar Pradesh alone getting 14 per cent. In Round 2, this concentration rose to 74 per cent

Q1 early-bird results: Revenue, profit performance worst in 16 quarters

Q1 results indicator: One-time gains boost overall income

India Inc's profit boom has a name: It's called the Herfindahl Index

What is the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), and what does it say about competition, monopolies, and industry growth in India

India Inc sees 48% drop in Q2 deal value amid global uncertainty: GT Bharat

India Inc saw 582 deals worth $17 billion in Q2 2025, down 48 per cent in value from Q1, as global tensions slowed activity; private equity remained steady while M&A and IPOs declined sharply

HUL chairman urges India Inc to drive inclusive, eco-friendly growth

India Inc must play a responsible role for "inclusive and environmentally responsible" growth of the country, even as the government is taking steps for that, said HUL Chairman Nitin Paranjpe has said. To become a developed nation, India should chart a path that prioritises economic growth alongside environmental sustainability and social progress, he said while addressing the shareholders in the 92nd AGM of the leading FMCG maker. "While the government is taking significant steps, 'India Inc.' must play a crucial role in ensuring this growth is inclusive and environmentally responsible," he said. In his speech titled Building a Winning Business in an Aspiring India', Paranjpe reflected on the evolving business landscape, noting that while India offers immense opportunities, it is equally important to address the challenges that accompany this growth. The world today is characterised by "uncertainty and chaos," however Indian economy is continuing its growth journey. "However, ami

Make yoga a a lifestyle, says India Inc; calls it path to self-discovery

India Inc leaders on Saturday gave a clarion call to make yoga a part of lifestyle, asserting that the 'precious gift from India' provides path of pure discipline, resilience, and endless self-discovery. On the International Day of Yoga, they took part in yoga sessions held in different parts of the country. In a post on social media platform X, Apollo Hospitals Group Joint Managing Director Sangita Reddy said she has been practising yoga for decades and "I'm still uncovering new truths!". She further wrote, "The most profound? How deeply our breath is tied to our emotions. It's a game-changer: learn to control your breath, and you'll find you can navigate your emotional world. This path is pure discipline, resilience, and endless self-discovery. Happy Yoga Day!" Similarly, Jindal Steel and Power Chairman Naveen Jindal said, "Yoga is a precious gift from India - it is a discipline, a practice, and a way of life. Let's make yoga our lifestyle." Jindal, who is also a BJP Member of .

Stock Market close highlights: Sensex, Nifty settle higher; IT, OMC stocks rally; Bank, FMCG drag

Sensex Today | Stock Market close, Wednesday, June 11, 2025: HCL Tech, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv and Reliance Industries were the top Sensex gainers

India Inc to double capex to $850 billion in 5 years, says S&P report

Power & transmission, airline companies to lead investment drive

India Inc resilient to tariffs, to invest $50 bn despite global headwinds

Indian enterprises are well positioned to handle the impact of tariffs and geopolitical tensions, Moody's Investors Service and its local arm Icra Ratings said on Wednesday. India Inc, however, will be "measured" in making investment decisions in the new fiscal because of the external headwinds, they said. "Indian non-financial companies are not directly affected by US import tariffs due to their focus on domestic consumption and low dependence on exports," a statement from Moody's said. It further noted that government initiatives to boost private consumption, expand manufacturing capacity and increase infrastructure spending will help offset the weakening outlook for global demand. "Private capex to remain measured amid external headwinds," it said. Indian corporates will continue investing in new capacity to cater to the sustained growth in domestic consumption, and Moody's estimated that non-financial companies rated by it will spend around USD 50 billion annually in capital .

Most Indian corporate employees face emotional distress, HCL Healthcare finds

HCL Healthcare report finds 84% of India Inc workforce battling low mood, anxiety and poor sleep, calling for urgent emotional wellness reforms at workplaces