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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

Op Sindoor: India Inc's cyber shield holds firm against swarm of hackers

Setup by Nasscom, DSCI engages with governments and their agencies, regulators, industry sectors, industry associations, and think tanks for policy advocacy, capacity building, and outreach activities

Lump sum vs staggered approach: How to invest in the current markets?

While investors believe in India's long-term growth story and resilience amid global uncertainty, they see near-term risks around the direction of a global trade war, Kapoor said

India Inc on high alert despite tensions with Pakistan under control

Companies unlikely to roll back employee safeguard measures in a hurry

India Inc's combined salary and wage growth slows amid muted demand

The sample includes 25 companies that are part of the Nifty50 benchmark index or 26 if we include Bajaj Finance, a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv which is also an index company

India Inc does risk assessment, extends full support to armed forces

Senior executives at several of the country's top companies convened emergency meetings to evaluate exposure and prepare for possible disruptions

Analysts sound caution on India Inc's earnings growth amid market pullback

We remain Neutral India equities, which is relatively insulated from tariff concerns, but faces headwind from negative earnings revisions, wrote analysts at Standard Chartered in a recent note.

Surge in spending, India Inc rides the Corporate Social Responsibility wave

Prominent blue-chip firms like NTPC, Coal India, Wipro, and Reliance Industries also exceeded the 2 per cent mandate

Markets too optimistic in its earnings estimates, suggests Kotak report

The markets, KIE said, may be too bullish on revenues of export-oriented sectors such as automobiles, IT services, potentially pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals.

Datanomics: R&D spends by India Inc lag global peers despite improvement

India has improved its ranking in the frontier technologies readiness index from 48th in 2022 to 36th in 2024 out of a total of 170 economies

RBI's rate cut to cushion economy amidst global turmoil, says India Inc

The Reserve Bank's move to lower its benchmark repo rate for the second time in a row will cushion India's economy against external shocks in the face of reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US that has triggered a global turmoil, industry bodies said on Wednesday. The RBI on Wednesday slashed the key interest rate by 25 basis points to 6 per cent providing relief to home, auto and corporate loan borrowers. CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee termed the decision to continue with the rate easing cycle as timely and prudent. "The rate cut coupled with the shift in monetary policy stance from 'neutral' to 'accommodative', too, is a big positive," Banerjee said. The RBI's rate cut, and stance change reflect concerns about the impact of slower global growth on domestic economy and a relatively benign outlook for domestic inflation, he added. CII is of the view that RBI's accommodative monetary policy combined with the government's growth-centric fiscal policy will help boost domestic

Slowdown suspense: India Inc trails without a macroeconomic crisis

Companies are struggling to improve revenue and profit even as there's no macroeconomic crisis. Sectors as varied as consumer goods and cement are affected

Manufacturing sector must not rely on tariffs for cover: India Inc

With supply chain uncertainties looming, companies are trying to procure more components and create an inventory, felt industry insiders

India Inc files ECB intents worth $4 billion with RBI in January 2025

NMDC Data Centre Private Ltd filed ECB papers to raise $175 million with a maturity period of three years for local sourcing of capital goods