The Hindu Business News

India’s manufacturing sector underperforms compared to China and South Korea, partly due to public sector wages that raise costs and reduce competitiveness.

Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, once prominent investors in the Indian equity market are seen shying away due to rupee depreciation and have moved to global funds, said a top financial services executive.

Mobile phones are increasingly migrating to smaller chips that are more energy efficient and powerful supported by specialised Neural Processing Units (NPUs) to accelerate AI workloads directly on devices, said Anku Jain, India Managing Director for MediaTek, a Taiwanese fabless semiconductor firm that claims a 47% market share India’s smartphone chipset market.

In one more instance of a wholly owned subsidiary of a Chinese multinational company in India getting ‘Indianised’,  Bharti Enterprises, a diversified business conglomerate with interests in telecom, real estate, financial services and food processing among others, and the local arm of private equity major Warburg Pincus have announced to collectively own a 49% stake in Haier India, a subsidiary of the Haier Group which is headquartered in Qingdao, Shandong, China.

Indian stock markets closed lower amid volatility, with key firms lagging as global trends influenced trading activity.

Bharti and Warburg Pincus invest in Haier India, acquiring a 49% stake to enhance growth and innovation in consumer durables.

India's net FDI remains negative for October 2025, with outflows surpassing inflows amid trade deal uncertainties.

Bombay High Court halts fraud notices to Anil Ambani, questioning banks' compliance and the audit's validity.

Explore the key business events that defined India in 2025, from trade wars to regulatory reforms and corporate expansions.

The rarely-used eight-unit Fisk power plant owned by Houston-based NRG Energy was scheduled to retire next year. ‍But then came from artificial intelligence.

The rupee gains 12 paise to 89.51 against the U.S. dollar, buoyed by RBI's liquidity support.

In a recent conversation with Dwarak Rajagopal, Head of AI Research at Snowflake, what stood out was not optimism or scepticism, but maturity.

Explore how India's export landscape is increasingly dominated by a few states, revealing regional disparities and structural challenges.

RBI announces ₹2.90 lakh crore liquidity measures to stabilize markets and address dollar liquidity concerns.

Sensex drops 42 points after two-day rally as IT shares face profit-taking amidst mixed global market cues.

Cholamandalam Investment dismisses Cobrapost's misgovernance allegations as baseless, reaffirming commitment to compliance and transparency.

Gold and silver prices surge to record highs as investors seek safe havens amid geopolitical tensions and rate-cut expectations.

Stock markets decline after two days of gains, with subdued trading expected amid a holiday-shortened week.

Rupee dips to 89.73 against the dollar as Sensex and Nifty also decline amid FII outflows and weak market conditions.

Mercedes-Benz settles multistate emissions allegations for $149.6 million, addressing illegal devices in over 211,000 vehicles.

U.S. approves Wegovy pill for weight loss, expanding access to obesity treatment with a convenient daily oral option.

RBI Bulletin highlights resilient economic activity in India, driven by robust demand, despite challenges in external trade and inflation.

Biofabri and Bharat Biotech partner to advance MTBVAC, a tuberculosis vaccine, ensuring equitable access and manufacturing readiness in India.

India anticipates doubling trade with New Zealand to $5 billion in five years following a historic women-led free trade agreement.

Rupee dips 3 paise to 89.70 against the dollar amid trade deal concerns and rising crude oil prices.

The Indian government will release new macroeconomic data series, including GDP and inflation, starting February 2026.

Granules India secures U.S. FDA tentative approval for its ADHD generic, enhancing access to critical therapy and expanding its generics portfolio.

Italy’s competition authority (AGCM) ‍said on Monday it had fined ​U.S technology giant Apple and two of ‌its divisions 98.6 million ​euros ($115.53 million) over alleged abuse of their dominant position in the mobile app market.

India denies duty concessions on dairy imports from New Zealand in recent trade pact negotiations, prioritizing local farmers' protection.

India-New Zealand free trade agreement offers zero-duty access, $20 billion investment pledge, and enhanced trade in multiple sectors.

India and New Zealand finalise a trade deal, enhancing exports and fostering economic growth between the two nations.

Stock markets rise as foreign fund inflows boost investor confidence, with major gains from Infosys, Tata Steel, and Tech Mahindra.

Warner Bros. Discovery is in the middle of a Hollywood tug-of-war between Netflix and Paramount.

Explore the pitfalls of misvestment and discover how to make informed investment decisions for long-term wealth growth.

Market valuations of top firms rose by ₹75,257 crore, with TCS and Infosys leading the gains last week.

IIFL Finance appoints ex-RBI Deputy Governor B. P. Kanungo as chairman, enhancing governance and strategic direction for stakeholders.

SEBI plans to form a working group to enhance liquidity and review non-agricultural commodity derivatives, boosting market attractiveness.

Space sector opened up to private participation in June 2020

Rupee is depreciating as India continues to have a large current account deficit

Overall, the Indian spirits industry is growing in single digit

Explore the Dawoodi Bohra Expo in Mumbai, showcasing construction innovations and community contributions to urban renewal projects.

Pfizer partners with Cipla, granting exclusive rights to market key medicines, including Corex Dx and Corex LS, in India.

ED questions Jai Anmol Ambani for a second day in a money laundering investigation linked to Yes Bank's loan fraud.

SoftBank Group is racing to close a $22.5 billion funding commitment to OpenAI by year-end through an array of cash-raising schemes, ​including a sale of some investments

Fortis Healthcare agrees to acquire People Tree Hospital in Bengaluru for ₹430 crore, enhancing its local healthcare capacity.

Starbucks said on Friday ‍it has appointed Anand Varadarajan ​as its new chief ‌technology, effective January ​19

U.S. antitrust ‍agencies have ​cleared Nvidia’s investment in ‌Intel, ​according to a notice posted by the U.S. Federal Trade ​Commission.

Google advises U.S. visa holders to avoid international travel amid embassy delays that may extend their stay abroad.

Alphabet’s cloud computing unit and cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks on ‍Friday announced an expanded partnership that one source told ​Reuters was by far Google Cloud’s largest security ‌services deal.

Ather Energy launches auto insurance services to enhance the EV ownership experience and streamline offerings for customers.