The United States is set to impose tariffs on automobile imports from Canada and Mexico, a move that could significantly impact major automakers. The tariffs, which may reach 25%, primarily target vehicles and parts imported from Mexico, potentially disrupting production, supply chains, and trade dynamics in the North American auto industry. The tariffs are scheduled …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the deadline for compliance with its updated regulations for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to 31 March 2025. This follows requests from the AIF industry for additional time to implement the changes introduced in 2023. Revised Regulations for Investor Rights in AIF Schemes In November 2023, …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced stricter Key Performance Indicator (KPI) disclosure norms for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) to enhance transparency and improve investor understanding of a company’s valuation and business performance. These guidelines, developed in collaboration with industry associations, mandate clear definitions of KPIs, inclusion of relevant financial and operational …
India has witnessed a remarkable rise in its Gross Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD) over the last decade, with spending more than doubling under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister for Science and Technology, highlighted this significant growth, stating that India’s GERD increased from ₹60,196 crore in 2013-14 to ₹1,27,381 …
The Indian real estate market maintained its upward momentum in Q4 2024, with housing prices in the country’s top 8 cities—Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), and Pune—rising by 10% annually. This marks the 16th consecutive quarter of price appreciation since 2021, driven by sustained demand across …
The financial landscape for women in India is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a sharp rise in credit awareness. According to a joint report by TransUnion CIBIL, NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), and MicroSave Consulting (MSC), 27 million Indian women actively monitored their credit health by December 2024—an impressive 42% increase from 19 …
India’s gem and jewellery sector has taken a significant step towards strengthening its trade relationship with Thailand by signing multiple memorandums of understanding (MoUs). These agreements aim to enhance cooperation, streamline gemstone standardisation, and foster innovation in jewellery design and production. Thailand remains a key trading partner for India in the gem and jewellery industry. …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has permitted all non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), including housing finance companies (HFCs), to invest in security receipts (SRs) issued by Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs). This decision broadens the range of participants who can acquire SRs, thereby encouraging investment in the bad loans space. Enhancing Liquidity in the …
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Delhi is to launch the registration process for its ₹2,500 monthly financial aid scheme Mahila Samriddhi Yojana for women from economically weaker sections on March 8. The initiative, introduced under the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, was a promise in BJP’s election manifesto. Mahila Samriddhi Yojana Timeline and Beneficiary List …
The BSE Midcap Index started the first trading session of March 2025 with a modest gain of 0.25%, outperforming the benchmark BSE Sensex. Market breadth for the midcap segment remained positive, with 19 stocks closing in the green, while 11 ended in the red. However, the broader trend over the past few months paints a …
