Investment

Crisis-proofing the corporation

Through the journeys of five companies, this book offers hard-won lessons and best practices for navigating tough times and emerging stronger

India becomes TDK Ventures' second-largest investment hub globally after US

The venture-capital fund invests in early stage of a startup and believes in patient capital, holding investments for 10-12 years

India among top 10 emerging markets in AI readiness: World Bank

India is among the top 10 leading emerging-market performers in artificial intelligence (AI) readiness and is well positioned to harness the technology, helped by its large technical workforce, globally integrated IT sector and digital public infrastructure, the World Bank said on Tuesday. In its latest report titled 'India and Artificial Intelligence: Seizing the Development Opportunity', the World Bank said private investment in AI in India more than tripled to USD 4.1 billion in 2025 from USD 1.2 billion in 2024. At the same time, the number of professionals employed by Global Capability Centres (GCCs) rose to 2.36 million in 2025 from 1.9 million a year ago, it said. The report, however, noted that the long-term economic and labour market impact of AI remains uncertain. It called for cross-cutting policy measures to deepen AI-enabling infrastructure, improve the business environment, broaden access to AI and enhance labour capacity so that the benefits of the technology are wid

Enabling competition

India must encourage entry of firms and innovation

RIICO land auctions fetch ₹569 crore from 128 investors in Rajasthan

The official said RIICO received significant interest in two plots offered at Maal ki Toos in Udaipur to promote tourism activities, with around 68 entrepreneurs participating in the bidding

Moving from SIPs to direct stocks? Questions to ask before you start | Investment tips

Moving from mutual funds to direct stocks gives investors more control, but also more responsibility. Before picking stocks, they should understand the business, assess its profits, debt, cash flows

Price for the future

Anthropic's IPO will be a test case

RIL plans ₹1 trillion biogas venture in Andhra, says Anant Ambani

Anant Ambani says the compressed biogas projects will create over 300,000 jobs and generate ₹600 billion in revenue for Andhra Pradesh over the next few decades

New factory investment falls in FY25 for first time since pandemic: NSO

Gross fixed capital formation fell 8 per cent in FY25 after two years of strong growth, while factories added workers and wage growth edged ahead of profit growth

Capex slows in Q2 as new project announcements, completions lose pace

The factors affecting private investment may be more global in nature in the immediate future, suggested Madhavi Arora, chief economist at Emkay Global

Trade uncertainty, oil spike weigh on India's investment appeal: FinMin

India, like other developing nations, faces a stiff challenge in attracting capital flows as near-term uncertainties over US trade relations, crude price spikes, and the lack of an India angle in global AI developments weigh on its investment attractiveness, a Finance Ministry report said on Thursday. Stating that high-frequency indicators for July-August 2026 suggest some moderation in the pace of economic activity following the strong 7.8 per cent GDP growth in the first quarter (April-June), the Monthly Economic Review said global conditions have turned unfavourable again, with an oil price spike in September and short-term pressure on the Indian currency remaining. "Geopolitical and geoeconomic uncertainty means that India cannot afford to rest on its post-Covid growth laurels. It has to be earned every quarter. That is the challenge for policymakers," said the Monthly Economic Review for September. The report highlighted the need to make the Indian economy "more ...

UP dairy sector draws ₹695 crore investment proposals from 22 companies

Twenty-two companies proposed investments worth ₹695.18 crore across Uttar Pradesh at the UP International Trade Show, with the projects expected to create over 2,500 jobs

Only 62 million invest in MFs despite 500-550 million UPI users: EY report

Investable household assets rose to nearly $5.2 trillion in FY25, while individual investors' share of the Indian equity market reached a two-decade high of 18.7%

UP International Trade Show draws 4,400 MoUs, worth Rs 6,500 crore

Potential business estimated at ₹15,500 crore

Uttar Pradesh's ethanol supply chain attracts investments in distilleries

Uttar Pradesh is attracting over ₹1,000 crore in private investment from distillers, while rising ethanol output and excise exports are strengthening the state's sugarcane value chain

Next large investment should be in AI infrastructure, says Sitharaman

Sitharaman said India needs more investment in AI infrastructure and training to help businesses improve productivity

India’s next capex cycle: 3 sectors that could drive ₹100 trillion investment wave

India’s investment cycle may be gaining momentum after years of subdued private capex. From AI infrastructure and renewable energy to defence manufacturing, three investment themes could shape

Merchant bankers must maintain 'Lakshman Rekha' with clients: SAT chief

Justice PS Dinesh Kumar says merchant bankers must maintain professional distance, conduct proper due diligence and advise clients within the framework of law

Temasek takes minority stake in Romsons Group to back expansion and M&A

Singapore's Temasek has taken a minority stake in Romsons Group to support the medical devices maker's expansion in India and overseas and explore potential acquisitions

What Makes A Founder Worth Backing? Kavita Gupta On AI, FOMO & Investing | Manager’s Mantra

In this episode of Manager’s Mantra, venture capitalist Kavita Gupta discusses how investors judge founders, why experience can matter more than degrees, and what she looks for before writing a cheque