Investment

Goyal leads biz delegation to Japan to discuss ways to boost trade

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is leading a 200-member business delegation to Japan for a four-day visit starting August 24 to discuss ways to boost trade and investment ties between the two countries. The visit assumes significance as Japan last year set an investment target of 10 trillion yen (about Rs 60,000 cr) in India over a decade. The minister will be travelling to Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. The business delegation has representatives from various sectors, ranging from manufacturing, semiconductors, clean energy and steel to automotive, financial services, healthcare and start-ups, industry chamber Ficci Director General Jyoti Viz told reporters here. In Tokyo, Goyal will hold a series of meetings with the top leadership of major Japanese conglomerates and industrial houses that have long been partners in India's growth, alongside a round-table with Keidanren (Japan Business Federation), representing over 1,500 leading Japanese companies. Dedicated sessions are

PPF to digital gold: Monthly investments that build long-term wealth

Here are seven low-cost, high-impact investment tools designed to help small monthly contributions grow into a substantial long-term corpus

₹2,008 cr investment push for Paradip port to speed up cargo movement

Seven projects worth Rs 427.8 crore were inaugurated, while concession agreements for three mechanisation projects involving around Rs 1,580 crore were signed

China to revise outbound investment regulations to protect investors' right

The revised ​regulations would cover outbound investments by companies, other organisations and individuals, expanding from existing rules, which came into effect in 2018

Incremental investment

India needs reforms on multiple fronts

Six listed Indian Reits distribute ₹3,136 crore to unitholders in Q1

The six listed Reits manage more than 214 million sq ft of Grade A office and retail space, with gross assets under management of over Rs 3.17 trillion in Q1 FY27

Stocks vs mutual funds: What’s better if you don’t have time to invest? | Investment tips

For busy professionals, the choice between direct stocks and mutual funds depends on more than returns. It comes down to your financial goals, risk appetite, investing knowledge

FIIs dump $5.2 billion in FMCG stocks: What could bring them back?

FMCG stocks are often seen as a defensive bet, but foreign investors have been steadily pulling money out of the sector. FIIs have sold around $5.25 billion worth of FMCG stocks over the past 12 month

Small, midcap valuations backed by strong earnings growth: Ramesh Mantri

"Sustained FII selling has hurt largecaps disproportionately because foreign investors typically have a higher allocation to these companies"

TN CM Vijay sets the stage for a long role as govt completes 100 days

Tamil Nadu's new government has made investment and welfare central to its first 100 days, but managing debt and sustaining investor confidence will be the bigger test

100 days in office: West Bengal banks on a pro-business turnaround

West Bengal's new government is betting on a pro-business approach to revive investment, but fiscal constraints and the contentious land question remain major hurdles

Hinduja Group to invest ₹2,500 cr in TN across renewables, EV ecosystem

The investment includes over 200 MW of renewable energy projects and electric buses, spanning solar, wind, battery technologies, charging infrastructure and mobility solutions

Hinduja Group to invest ₹2,500 crore across businesses in Tamil Nadu

Hinduja Group on Thursday said it plans to invest Rs 2,500 crore in Tamil Nadu across its businesses. The investments will include renewable energy, electric mobility, automotive, financial services, energy, battery charging infrastructure and digital mobility solutions, the group said in a statement. "Our Rs 2,500 crore commitment is a statement of our confidence in Tamil Nadu and our desire to participate in its next phase of growth. With its strong industrial base, talent and renewable energy potential, Tamil Nadu is well positioned to lead India's energy and mobility transition," Hinduja Group of Companies (India) Chairman Ashok Hinduja said. The group is looking forward to building on its long-standing association with the state and working with the government of Tamil Nadu to create lasting value through investments in clean energy, electric mobility and other emerging opportunities, he added. A key component of the commitment will be the development of over 200 MW renewable

West Bengal's mega-project ambitions face old and familiar obstacles

The state could be the Bharatiya Janata Party's real test case of its business-friendly policies swot 

How Indian investors are becoming the stock market’s biggest force | Share market news | Investment

Domestic investors are pouring record amounts into Indian equities, helping offset heavy foreign investor selling. Here’s how DIIs are reshaping Dalal Street, where they are investing.

Leela Palaces to invest up to ₹185 crore in subisdiary Buildminds

Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts on Monday said it proposes to invest up to Rs 185 crore in its subsidiary Buildminds Real Estate Private Limited to meet the capital requirements for the construction of an upcoming 5-star hotel in Ayodhya. The investment in Buildminds will be made through subscription to Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) in one or more tranches over one or more years, the company said in a regulatory filing. "Buildminds is engaged in the development of our upcoming 5-star hotel at Ayodhya. The proposed investment forms part of the company's overall commitment to fund the capital requirements of Buildminds and is intended to support its ongoing business operations, project development activities and long-term growth plans. "The investment shall be made in one or more tranches, depending upon the funding requirements. Being an investment in an existing subsidiary, this will not result in any change in the management control or any economic interest in .

Money made easy: How to automate savings, bill payments and investments

Leave a half-month's buffer in the salary account before switching on automated switches

Industrial infrastructure gets fresh impetus with UPSIDA board approval

UPSIDA approves new industrial areas in Fatehpur and Ayodhya, backed by a ₹9,000 crore budget to boost manufacturing, investment, jobs, and industrial infrastructure

UP Private Business Park Development Scheme, 2025: Key features, eligibility, and implementation

The scheme aims to develop plug-and-play business parks on government land through private investment to attract GCCs, technology firms and other knowledge-intensive service industries.

UP Bio-plastic Industry Policy, 2024: Key features, incentives, eligibility, and implementation

The policy offers incentives to attract a Rs 1,000 crore anchor PLA unit and develop a domestic bioplastics manufacturing value chain.