Business News: Economy & Markets

A year after Ratan Tata’s passing, Tata Group grapples with internal disputes

IANS | October 9, 2025 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) It’s not about taking the right decision, but about making the decision right. These powerful words by late Ratan Tata continue to inspire millions across India. As the country marked his first death anniversary on Thursday, his values of integrity, humility, and innovation remain deeply rooted in the country's business and social fabric.

Stock market ends higher amid buying in IT, pharma and metal stocks

IANS | October 9, 2025 4:19 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) The domestic equity indices ended the session on a positive note on Thursday, amid value buying in IT, metal and PSU banks stocks.

India’s tech and AI innovations transforming millions of lives: Minister

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) From UPI to ONDC, India’s innovations are not about technology for technology’s sake, they are about transforming lives, said Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, on Thursday.

From fruits to textiles, GST rejig to boost Arunachal Pradesh's economy

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Recent GST reforms will boost demand and profitability in Arunachal Pradesh’s leading sectors and industries, including agriculture, horticulture, processed foods, handicrafts, textiles, bamboo and cane furniture, the government informed on Thursday.

Trump Administration plans to exclude generic drugs from big pharma tariff plan: Report

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:26 PM

Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) The Donald Trump administration has said that it does not plan to impose tariffs on imports of generic drugs from foreign countries, according to a US media report.

Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference: CM inaugurates trade show, exhibition

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:09 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 9 (IANS) The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference kicked off on Thursday, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurating the Trade Show and Exhibition in Mehsana. Union Minister for Railways, I&B and Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw was also present at the inaugural ceremony.

Gujarat leading the nation's energy transition: Karan Adani

IANS | October 9, 2025 2:47 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 9 (IANS) As India moves towards a cleaner, more sustainable future, Gujarat is leading the nation's energy transition, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) Managing Director Karan Adani said on Thursday.

PhonePe unveils next-gen SmartSpeaker with integrated card payments

IANS | October 9, 2025 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) PhonePe has unveiled its next-gen SmartSpeaker -- the PhonePe SmartPOD -- designed to meet the evolving payment needs of both merchants and the customers.

India needs to secure energy supplies amid shifting geopolitics: Report

IANS | October 9, 2025 2:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) With the US increasing its naval presence in the southern Caribbean, Washington’s confrontation with Venezuela has once again entered a volatile phase which has a fallout for India’s oil supplies from the Latin American country, according to a new report.

India telecom sector to contribute 20 pc to GDP in next decade: Scindia

IANS | October 9, 2025 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India’s telecom sector is poised to increase its contribution to the country’s GDP from the current 12-14 per cent to 20 per cent over the next 10 to 12 years, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia, said on Thursday.