India’s Securities and Exchange Board of India chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey assured global investors of the nation’s open and attractive investment landscape. He highlighted strong macroeconomic fundamentals, a growing investor base, and reform-driven policies at a Silicon Valley session. Recent steps to ease FPI registration and digital platform growth were also emphasized.

A Middle East conflict involving the US and Iran is now impacting Asia, potentially pushing 8.8 million into poverty, according to a UN report. Soaring fuel costs and trade disruptions are hitting household budgets and food security across the region, with significant economic losses projected. Remittance flows are also a concern for several nations.

India’s gold and silver markets anticipate over Rs 20,000 crore in sales this Akshay Tritiya, a rise from last year’s Rs 16,000 crore, despite record-high prices. Consumers are shifting towards lightweight jewelry and silver, with a notable decline in the volume of metals purchased, indicating value growth driven by price escalation rather than increased consumption.

IFFCO has achieved its highest-ever Profit Before Tax, projected to exceed Rs 4,106 crore for FY 2025-26, driven by robust fertiliser production and sales. The cooperative saw significant dispatches of both conventional and nano fertilisers, including new nano zinc and copper variants. IFFCO remains committed to farmer prosperity through innovation and balanced crop nutrition.

A recent study reveals that despite increased financial access in Gujarat and Rajasthan, many households lack financial maturity. Key issues include poor understanding of compound interest and inadequate retirement planning. Over half of respondents haven’t started saving for retirement, and many rely on informal support for emergencies, highlighting a need for enhanced financial capability and…

Group’s resolution plan for the takeover of insolvent Jaiprakash Associates Limited.

Accessing cooking fuel just got simpler for migrant workers, students, and daily wage earners. The government now allows 5-kg Free Trade LPG cylinders to be sold without address proof, requiring only a valid ID. This move aims to make energy more accessible, removing bureaucratic hurdles for vulnerable sections.