In response to weeks of mounting pressure from automakers, parts suppliers, and dealers, US President Donald Trump signed two directives designed to soften the blow of overlapping tariffs on the automotive sector. These measures come amid growing concern that steep and overlapping import duties could lead to higher car prices, disrupt production, and threaten jobs …
India’s passenger vehicle (PV) industry is poised to reach a new milestone in FY26, with a projected cumulative volume of five million units across domestic and export markets, according to Crisil Ratings. This would mark the 4th year in a row of record-breaking sales. However, the annual growth rate is expected to moderate to 2–4%, …
According to the news report, India stands to save an estimated ₹14,70,673 crore (US$ 173 billion) between 2025 and 2034 by replacing its reliance on imported thermal coal with domestically generated renewable energy. According to a recent report by Climate Risk Horizons, achieving this would require the country to add 50 gigawatts (GW) of renewable …
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a directive requiring all regulated financial entities to use the PRAVAAH portal for submitting applications related to licences, authorisations, and approvals starting May 1, 2025. This move aims to centralise regulatory communications and bring uniformity across the financial system. What Is the PRAVAAH Portal? PRAVAAH, short for …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has officially extended the implementation timeline for the optional T+0 rolling settlement cycle for Qualified Stock Brokers (QSBs) to 1 November 2025. This extension follows feedback received from QSBs and discussions with market participants, aiming to ensure a seamless transition without altering the original regulatory framework issued …
According to the news reports, the Maharashtra state cabinet has approved the Electric Vehicle Policy 2025, aimed at increasing the adoption of electric vehicles across categories and improving related infrastructure. The policy will remain in effect until 2030 and has a total allocation of ₹1,993 crore. Revised Coverage and Benefits The revised policy extends benefits …
PB Healthcare Services, previously a wholly-owned subsidiary of PB Fintech Limited, has secured ₹1,461 crore (approximately $171 million) in its first seed funding round. According to the disclosure filed with the stock exchanges, ₹539.4 crore has already been infused by PB Fintech, while the remainder will be contributed by external investors. Strategic Investment and …
In April 2025, the Nifty 50 delivered a return of 2.5%, when calculated from April 1, 2025, to April 29, 2025. However, out of the total 18 trading sessions in April 2025, the Indian stock market closed in red for 8 sessions while 10 sessions were in green. In the past 30 days, FIIs gross …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is set to address critical matters concerning the futures and options (F&O) market, specifically focusing on the index options limit and the determination of expiry days. These issues are of significant importance to a wide range of market participants, including stock exchanges, brokers, and foreign institutional investors …
On April 29, the Nifty 50 closed at 24,335.95, up 7.45 points or 0.03%, while the BSE Sensex ended higher by 70.01 points or 0.09%, settling at 80,288.38. This week’s Nifty contracts are set to expire on Wednesday, April 30, instead of the usual Thursday, as the stock markets and banks will remain closed on …
