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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

Your first salary: How much should you invest, spend and keep aside

Master the 50-30-20 rule, build a safety cushion, and turn your first pay cheque into an instrument for financial freedom

Binance invests $100 mn in Circle, expands partnership to promote USDC

The five-year partnership will see Binance promote USDC across its global platform, particularly in emerging markets, while Circle provides infrastructure services

Margin trading at record ₹1.49 trn, cushions brokers amid volume dip

MTF books at Angel One and Groww have grown strongly, providing brokerages an offset as overall trading volumes remain below the highs recorded in the June quarter

IDTA committed $3 billion to deep-tech startups: Chair Arun Kumar

IDTA members have committed $3 billion to deep-tech startups, with $250 million invested so far, as investors seek to strengthen India's deep-tech ecosystem

India's outbound FDI rises 23.3% to $3.8 billion in August: RBI data

Outbound equity FDI commitments rose to $1.14 billion in August, while guarantees for overseas units increased to $2.23 billion from $1.2 billion a year earlier

India Deep Tech Alliance invests ₹2,170 crore in 56 firms in one year

IDTA members deployed capital across AI, quantum computing, robotics, space, energy and biotechnology, reflecting growing investor interest in India's deep-tech ecosystem

Shapoorji Pallonji Group lowers entry threshold for its high-yield bonds

Earlier, wealth managers were pitching the bonds to high net worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra-HNIs with a minimum investment of Rs 10 crore and yields of up to 17.80 per cent.

Govt gets nearly $12 bn investment proposals under ISM 2.0: Vaishnaw

Companies across semiconductor equipment, materials, gases, chemicals, packaging and substrates have proposed investments to be made over the next two to three years

Advent to invest $328.5 million in Yatharth Hospital for 24.9% stake

After the investment, the founding ‌Tyagi family ​will remain ​Yatharth Hospital's largest shareholder

Mid- and smallcaps are beating the Nifty: But can the rally last? | Investment Tips

Mid- and small-cap stocks have pulled ahead of the Nifty 50 in 2026, with the performance gap reaching its widest level of the year. But analysts say the rally is becoming more selective