Airtel Payments Bank could be on the verge of a major expansion, with Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal outlining an ambitious growth roadmap for the financial services business. The payments bank, backed by Bharti Airtel, is being positioned for a larger role in India’s…
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Five Key Sectors Drive India’s Merchandise Exports To Record $49.47 Billion In October
GTRI cautioned that rising export values may be driven in part by higher global commodity and input prices. (Representational image) India’s merchandise export performance registered a sharp upswing in October 2026, with a handful of major industries contributing the bulk of the growth. Engineering goods,…
India’s Current Account Deficit May Widen To $57 Billion In FY27
On the external financing front, the bank noted that the recent reversal in foreign portfolio investment (FPI) flows had bolstered the rupee outlook. (Image Source: Pixabay) India’s current account deficit (CAD) could expand to $57 billion, equivalent to 1.4 per cent of GDP, in FY27,…
How Jensen Huang’s Nvidia Exit Could Impact His Wealth
Nvidia’s Co-founder Jensen Huang | File photo Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang could walk away from the semiconductor giant with nearly $108 million (over Rs 900 crore) less in potential compensation following his exit, according to a Bloomberg report. However, the amount represents a negligible share…
India’s Consumption Story Remains Strong, But Inflation And Rural Weakness Pose Risks
The report highlighted that rising food inflation could further dampen rural consumption. (Image Source: iStockphoto) India’s consumer economy is expected to maintain a healthy growth trajectory over the next several years, with demographic advantages, evolving lifestyles and greater digital connectivity providing strong underlying support. However,…
Edge For India? US Assures Comparative Tariff Advantage In Proposed Trade Deal, Says Report
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a joint press conference at the White House in Washington on February 13, 2025 | File Image The United States has assured India that it will enjoy a comparative tariff advantage over peer economies…
Goldman Sachs Sees Global GDP Growth Improving To 2.8% In 2027
Goldman Sachs estimated that AI investment alone could contribute 0.4 percentage points to global GDP growth in 2027. (File Photo) The global economy is expected to see a modest improvement in growth next year, with increased investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and easing energy prices…
Sunil Mittal Calls for Rs 350 Monthly Mobile Tariffs, Says Current Rates Are Too Low
Sunil Mittal wants mobile tariff hiked to Rs 10-12 per day. (Image Source: iStock) Bharti Airtel founder and chairman Sunil Mittal has called for higher mobile tariffs in India, suggesting that the average monthly bill should increase to around Rs 350 as telecom operators face…
Jared Kushner Says US Preparing Fresh Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks With Europe
He said Washington was now working to arrange direct engagement between Moscow and European partners while preparing the agenda for the next round of negotiations. The United States is preparing another round of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, with the Trump administration seeking direct…
US & China Discuss $30 Billion Tariff Cuts Each Ahead Of Trump-Xi Summit
The discussions took place during the first meeting of the bilateral Trade Council on Friday, November 13, held through a video conference under the two countries’ economic and trade consultation mechanism. China and the United States have discussed a proposed reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement covering around…