Business News: Economy & Markets

As New Year dawns, hope of snow in Himachal brings cheers

Vishal Gulati | December 30, 2025 3:40 PM

Shimla/Manali, Dec 30 (IANS) After an extremely wet southwest monsoon in Himachal Pradesh that claimed several lives and damaged infrastructures, this winter has been bereft of precipitation since October 9, turning mountains brown due to the lack of a “blanket of snow” and rains. As the New Year dawns, a hope of widespread snow and rain has cheered both the tourists and local farmers.

Cement volumes In India to expand by 6-7 pc in FY27: Report

IANS | December 30, 2025 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) India’s cement industry is projected to record a 6-7 per cent growth in volumes in FY27, supported by sustained demand from housing and infrastructure sectors -- after a 6.5-7.5 per cent rise in FY26 (on a higher base in H2 FY25), a report showed on Tuesday.

India’s 2025 economic reforms lay foundation for inclusive growth

IANS | December 30, 2025 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) The economic reforms undertaken by the government in 2025 reflect a clear shift towards outcome-based governance, reducing friction for citizens and businesses, enhancing transparency and efficiency and laying the foundation for sustained, inclusive economic growth.

Over Rs 10,300 crore allocated for IndiaAI Mission, 38,000 GPUs deployed

IANS | December 30, 2025 3:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) India stands at the cusp of a new era powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the government has allocated more than Rs 10,300 crore over the five years for the ‘IndiaAI Mission’ with 38,000 GPUs deployed, it was announced on Tuesday.

BSE warns investors about unregistered entity offering investment advice

IANS | December 30, 2025 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Stock exchange BSE Limited on Tuesday warned investors about an individual identified as Aditya Rishab Mishra offering illegal services and cautioned investors to stay away from products offered by him.

India’s real estate sector raises Rs 17,867 crore in 11 deals in 9 months this fiscal

IANS | December 30, 2025 3:02 PM

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) The Indian real estate sector witnessed 11 capital market deals and raised Rs 17,867 crore in the first nine months of FY26, a report showed on Tuesday.

Hot IPO year, cold returns: About 50 pc of 2025 listings below issue price

IANS | December 30, 2025 2:47 PM

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) After a year packed with non-stop IPO launches and record-breaking fundraising, India’s primary market is now showing signs of a reality check.

Over 5.5 lakh trade marks registered in India in 2024-25: Piyush Goyal

IANS | December 30, 2025 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that a record number of over 5.5 lakh domestic filings for trade marks were made in India during 2024-25, reflecting the strength of the country’s institutions in safeguarding the interests of innovators and creators who play an important role in boosting economic growth.

India’s GDP growth likely to accelerate to 7.4 pc in FY26: Report

IANS | December 30, 2025 2:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) India’s economic growth is expected to pick up pace in the current financial year, with GDP projected to grow at 7.4 per cent in FY2026, a new report said on Tuesday.

Govt releases white paper on democratising access to AI infrastructure

IANS | December 30, 2025 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS)The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government on Tuesday released a white paper on democratitising access to Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure.