Govt has infused over Rs 3,100 cr in women-led startups in 6 years

The government has infused over Rs 3,100 crore into women-led startups over the past six years, through its three schemes including the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), and Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups

How will India’s auto industry perform in 2026?

After a record-breaking year, India’s automobile industry is entering 2026 on a relatively strong footing, with sales growth expected in the 6-8 per cent range. The outlook is underpinned by policy support, including GST rationalisation, easing monetary conditions, and income

Foreign investors, currency movement, macro data to drive markets

Stock markets are likely to trade in a range-bound manner in a holiday-shortened week where trading activity of foreign investors, currency movement and global macroeconomic data announcements are expected to drive sentiments, analysts said. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Several global markets

Rupee ends up 53 paise to 89.67/USD

The rupee appreciated 53 paise to close at 89.67 against the US dollar on Friday, supported by corporate dollar inflows and easing crude oil prices. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Forex traders said a positive trend in domestic equities and Brent crude

SFIO questions IndusInd execs on accounting discrepancies

Private-sector lender IndusInd Bank had said the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) interacted with its officials this week and would send a written communication seeking specific details related to the accounting discrepancies identified at the bank. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters In

At $4.4 bn, Shriram Fin to get India’s largest financial-sector FDI

Leading non-banking financial company (NBFC) Shriram Finance on Friday said Japan-based MUFG Bank would invest Rs 39,618 crore, or $4.4 billion, to acquire a 20 per cent stake on a fully diluted basis through a preferential issue of equity shares.

UltraTech Cement gets Rs 782.2 crore GST notice

UltraTech Cement on Saturday said it has received a GST demand notice for a total payment of Rs 782.2 crore, which it plans to contest before the appropriate forum. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters “The company is reviewing the Order, considering all

Will Budget 2026 Break Sunday Rule?

Officials said the government is keen to conform to the convention of the Union Budget for 2026-2027 being presented on February 1 despite it falling on a Sunday in 2026. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs a pre-Budget onsultation with

Vandana Gurnani: ‘Labour Codes Will Reduce Take-Home Salary Is Wrong’

‘It will increase the contribution to gratuity, which is something the employer has to give.’ Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Days after the Centre notified the long-pending four labour Codes, the labour ministry is busy with preparatory work in finalising the rules.

ED questions Anil Ambani’s son Anmol in bank ‘fraud’ case

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday questioned Jai Anmol Ambani, son of industrialist Anil Ambani, in Delhi in a money laundering case linked to an alleged bank loan fraud, officials said. Photograph: PTI Photo from the Rediff Archives They said the