Rupee trades near record lows against USD

Indian rupee slipping below the record 88 level against the US dollar will enhance price competitiveness of Indian products in global markets and help exporters diversify beyond the US market, say exporters. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rupixen/Pixabay However, import-dependent sectors such

Stock markets end lower amid profit-taking in banking, auto shares

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty reversed early gains to close lower on Tuesday dragged by last-hour profit-taking in banking and auto shares amid caution ahead of the GST Council meeting. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 206.61 points

Auto: Analysts’ thumbs-up for Maruti’s first e-SUV

Maruti Suzuki’s e-Vitara marks its high-stakes EV debut with strong export ambitions, lifting its stock even as analysts caution over pricing and fierce competition. IMAGE: The Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Maruti Suzuki Maruti Suzuki India’s first all-electric sports utility

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

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