US tariff jolts UP’s export hubs; industry seeks govt bailout

Uttar Pradesh’s leading export hubs are reeling under the impact of a steep 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US on Indian imports, with exporters warning of job losses, stalled orders and shrinking market access. Photograph: Cathal McNaughton/Reuters Industry

Can UPI Stay Free Forever?

Several executives argue that UPI has the potential to grow tenfold, but warn that the absence of a monetisation model risks stagnating the real-time payments system, which has been recording all-time-high transaction volumes every year. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   India’s

Sensex jumps 555 pts on value buying, strong GDP data

Benchmark BSE Sensex on Monday rebounded by nearly 555 points on value buying in IT, auto and banking shares after three straight days of losses and strong macro data. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The 30-share Sensex jumped 554.84 points or 0.70

Sensex, Nifty rise on auto sales boost; midcaps hit record highs

The stock market rose on Monday, led by gains in auto and technology shares, as strong domestic flows supported sentiment in the absence of US cues with Wall Street shut for a holiday. The NSE Nifty 50 index climbed 198

UK stocks advance on boost from precious metal miners, defence stocks

(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click or type LIVE/ in a news window) FTSE 100 up 0.2%, FTSE 250 gains 0.1% UK defence stocks up as Norway picks Britain for frigate deal Kainos

55 Million E-Challans Issued Till June, But…

Challans worth Rs 10,298 crore were issued, but collections have been a weak 20 per cent. IMAGE: Traffic personnel sticks a Paytm QR code as Gurugram becomes the first city to ease the payment of challans through a digital transaction

Private capex likely to rise 21.5% to Rs 2.67 lakh crore in FY26

Capital investment by the private sector is likely to rise 21.5 per cent to Rs 2.67 lakh crore in 2025-26 aided by robust macroeconomic fundamentals, and a 100-bps policy rate cut, according to an RBI article. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh Despite

Tata Capital to float $2-bn IPO in Sep; eyes $11 bn valuation

Non-banking financial company (NBFC) Tata Capital is set to launch its much-anticipated $2 billion (Rs 17,200 crore) initial public offering (IPO) in the week beginning September 22, market sources familiar with the matter said on Sunday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The

US tariffs: Gems and jewellery exporters seek urgent govt relief

The Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has urged the Centre to provide immediate relief measures as the tariffs imposed by the United States have started hitting the industry. Image used for representation purpose only. Photograph: Niharika Kulkarni/Reuters US

India chemicals industry set to grow in pharma, agrochemicals, and advanced materials, says Kotak Mahindra AMC

Shibani Sircar Kurian of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company said India’s chemicals industry is well-positioned to gain global market share over the next decade, supported by capacity expansion and policy shifts in China. “India’s market share today in the overall