Budget likely to see continuity in government’s capex push: HSBC report

The upcoming Union Budget is expected to maintain continuity in the government’s capital expenditure (capex) push, even as policymakers operate within a constrained fiscal and policy environment, according to a budget preview report by HSBC Mutual Fund. A capex expenditure worth ₹11.21 lakh crore (or 3.1 per cent of GDP) was earmarked in 2025-26, rising […]

RBI proposes to link BRICS digital currencies to reduce reliance on US dollar: Report| Business News

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed that BRICS countries link their official digital currencies to make cross-border trade and tourism payments easier, two sources said, which could reduce reliance on the US dollar as geopolitical tensions rise. The initiative to link BRICS digital currency to potentially bypass the US dollar can irk Donald Trump, […]

Institutional investments in Indian real estate jump 68% to record $3.73 bn in Q4 2025: Report

Institutional investments in Indian real estate surged 68% year-on-year to a record $3.73 billion during the October–December quarter of 2025. Commercial assets continued to attract the largest share of investments during the quarter, driven by strong demand from global capability centres (GCCs). The segment accounted for 63% of total inflows, valued at $2.3 billion, according […]

UP RERA report card 2025: Real estate project registrations up 19%, capital investments jump by 53.5% led by Noida

Uttar Pradesh’s real estate sector recorded robust growth in 2025, with project registrations rising by 19%, capital investment surging by 53.5%, and approved residential and commercial units increasing by 22.5%, driven largely by Noida, according to a UP RERA report. Noida emerged as the top performer in 2025, with 69 registered real estate projects and […]

CCI finds Tata Steel, JSW Steel, SAIL colluded on steel prices since at least 2015: Report| Business News

Tata Steel Ltd., JSW Steel Ltd. and state-run Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL), have been found to have breached antitrust law by colluding on steel prices, putting the companies and their executives at risk of hefty fines. India is the world’s second-largest producer of crude steel. (Reuters) The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has […]

Indian investors are widening their investment portfolio in overseas market: Report| Business News

Indian investors are increasingly broadening their exposure beyond single-stock investments to include US equities, index and thematic ETFs, private market opportunities, and global funds, a report said. Image for represenational purposes only. (Pexels) This reflects a more structured approach to portfolio construction and a growing comfort with global market participation, a report titled ‘How India […]