India

India defends antitrust penalty law in Apple fight

The watchdog says it could compute penalties from global turnover, but only sought “India-specific financial details”

The rupee recovered to 89.8550 per US dollar from 89.9775 on back of the intervention.

India’s central bank intervenes again to support rupee, traders say

[MUMBAI] The Indian central bank was seen back in the foreign exchange market on Thursday, selling dollars through state-run banks to reinforce support for the rupee, traders said.

Manufacturing, which accounts for about 13% of GDP, is projected to expand 7% year on year in 2025/26.

India expects strong economic growth despite US tariff hit

Government spending is estimated to rise 5.2% year on year in 2025/26

As part of efforts to diversify its markets beyond the US, India in recent months has forged new free trade alliances with New Zealand, Oman and the UK.

India exporters risk losing US orders without January trade deal

Several gems and jewellery exporters are experimenting with costly workarounds to blunt the impact of the tariff

India's economic backdrop and earnings recovery are encouraging, but the rupee's weakness is a headache for foreign investors in Indian equities.
INVESTING GLOBALLY & PROFITABLY

Cloudy outlook for Indian equities in 2026

With lofty valuations a key concern, Indian companies will likely need to deliver strong earnings growth to move the needle on equity prices

“(Prime Minister Narendra) Modi is a good guy. He knew I was not happy, and it was important to make me happy,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.

Trump warns of higher tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases

Encouraged by the improved trade data, Indian officials have maintained a firm stance against US trade demands

Model orchards will be established in key growing regions to demonstrate best practice and provide training, while there will also be technical exchanges between the two nations.

New Zealand exporter bets on Indian growers to fuel kiwifruit demand

The strategy follows a free-trade agreement announced in late December

The International Air Transport Association forecasts an additional 425 million passengers in India by 2044, almost tripling 2024 levels.

Turbulence in India’s skies as duopoly strains aviation boom

The country’s commercial aviation fleet has grown from about 100 planes in 2000 to almost 900 jets currently

Structural and cyclical forces are converging across China, Japan, India and South-east Asia, with early signals having emerged throughout 2025.

Is 2026 the start of the world’s next consumer super-cycle?

The next global bull market may be driven by 3.5 billion Asians earning more, travelling more and spending more

The cooling in factory activity adds to signs the world’s fastest-growing major economy is entering a slower phase after posting growth of more than 8% in the July to September quarter.

Lacklustre demand drags Indian factory growth to two-year low in December

The central bank has now cut rates by a total of 125 basis points since February 2025