The commerce ministry has begun a detailed mapping of mandatory and voluntary non-tariff measures across major global markets as part of a new effort to strengthen export quality and technical compliance.In a note, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said it is compiling a database of regulatory requirements — including certifications, testing protocols, inspections,…
Alibaba reported a stronger September quarter on Tuesday, buoyed by the blockbuster launch of its redesigned Qwen AI app and a sharp pickup in cloud-computing revenue, even as net profit fell sharply.The Chinese tech major said revenue for the three months ended September 30 rose 5% year-on-year to 247.8 billion yuan ($35 billion), ahead of…
File photo: Air India chief executive Campbell Wilson (Picture credit: PTI) Air India is set to roll out a major refresh of its aircraft, cabins and lounges as part of a wider push to win back passengers after the tragic June crash that killed 260 people. The Tata-owned airline, which has been working on a…
India is pushing to clear a large backlog of delayed national highway projects by the end of March, aiming to cut cost overruns and revive construction momentum after a sharp fall in project awards this fiscal.According to an ET report, the road, transport and highways ministry began the year with 152 stalled projects worth Rs…
India’s gold loan market is gearing up for strong expansion, with non-bank lenders preparing to open around 3,000 dedicated branches over the next year to meet rising demand. The market, which is largely led by public-sector banks, grew 36% year-on-year to Rs 14.5 lakh crore by the end of September.According to sector heads quoted by…
None of this is an argument against equity. It is an argument against do-it-yourself equity picking for most savers. (AI image) S hould you invest in stocks directly at all? For most people, the real question isn’t “which share to buy” but “should I be buying shares at all?” Let’s start with a familiar face.Meet…
Piyush Goyal meets Pharma stakeholders to push innovation (Picture credit: X/@PiyushGoyal) Union minister of commerce and industry, Piyush Goyal, held a key interaction with stakeholders from India’s pharmaceutical sector, focusing on strengthening industry growth and regulatory reforms. The minister highlighted discussions on innovation, data protection frameworks, investment commitments, and opportunities to scale manufacturing in India….
Household spending habits in India are undergoing a clear transformation, with families moving away from basic essentials and channelling more money into asset-building purchases, according to a new survey by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. As per news agency ANI, the report shows that categories such as Personal Goods and Cooking &…
In the very short-term, spot gold will move as per the shifts in the December Fed rate cut probability. (AI image) Gold price prediction: Gold prices are likely to be influenced by the buzz around the prospect of the US Federal Reserve cutting rates in the coming reviews, says Praveen Singh, Senior Fundamental Research Analyst-…
Emkay Global has downgraded ACC to sell due to weak margin trends and slower capex execution with the target price cut sharply to Rs 1,600 from Rs 2,280. Analysts said that ACC’s valuation revised to 7x EV/EBITDA (economic value/earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation from 9x given deteriorating fundamentals. They have cut ACC’s FY27…