Rupee sees worst single-day fall in 2 months on importer dollar demand

The rupee witnessed its worst single-day decline in around two months since November 21, 2025, due to demand for dollars among importers, said dealers. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The maturing short positions in the non-deliverable forwards market further weighed on the

India’s Airline Fleet Nears 900 in 2026

In 2025, the total net induction was 35 planes — 79 added and 44 returned — making it much lower than even 2024. IMAGE: An Indigo airline in flight. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.

Exports rise 1.87% in Dec 2025; trade deficit widens

The country’s exports rose 1.87 per cent to $38.5 billion in December 2025 despite global economic uncertainties, though an increase in imports led to a marginal widening of the trade deficit to $25 billion. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Imports rose by

Iran unrest hits Indian basmati rice exports

Civil unrest in Iran has started impacting India’s basmati rice exports to the country, leading to a sharp fall in domestic prices, as exporters face payment delays and mounting uncertainties, an industry body said on Tuesday. Photograph: Rajendra Jadhav/Reuters The

Q3FY26 results preview: IT companies’ growth likely to remain muted

With discretionary spending still under pressure, the information technology (IT) services industry continued to face an uncertain demand environment in the third quarter of 2025-26 (Q3FY26). Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff This may nudge companies to rely on cost-takeout and efficiency-led programmes

Most Indian IT leaders find AI augmenting talent: Survey

Indian IT leaders are betting big on agentic AI adoption for business growth compared to the leading western market, where focus is on enhancing traditional efficiency, a survey report by technology consultancy firm Thoughtworks said. Kindly note this illustration generated