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India’s stocks rally amid tensions with Pakistan, but it’s not all rosy

India may have attracted more money than any other Asian market in the past month but this rally in stocks doesn't have much grounding in macroeconomic reality.

Proposed oil refinery can boost China’s port in Sri Lanka

The $3.9 billion refinery project will be located near the southern Sri Lankan port of Hambantota.

Indiabulls sees opportunity in the cash crunch of residential property market

The fund manages $580 million and has shifted its focus to office buildings after demand for homes waned.

Mukesh Ambani set to reap rewards from brother Anil’s telecom woes

Reliance Jio Infocomm and RCom terminated a 2017 deal that helped Anil Ambani stave off bankruptcy.

Animal spirits of Indian economy waver in election season uncertainty

Business activity sees marginal uptick but exports growth tardy, consumer demand sluggish & industrial production slower.

Optimism over Modi’s re-election makes rupee Asia’s best currency

Improved chances of PM Modi winning a second term have led to the stock & debt markets luring robust dollar flows.

Farmers to push silver sales to record high with Modi’s Rs 2,000 payout

Modi govt's cash handouts are expected to push silver demand more than gold as farmers have purchasing power to only buy the cheaper metal.

Cash crunch grounds two-thirds of under-debt Jet Airways fleet

The private air carrier needs Rs 850 crore to help recover its debt.

Bank of America buys its biggest distressed asset in India 

The decision to purchase soured loans of Jayaswal Neco Industries Ltd, that makes cast iron pipes, adds to a growing trend of foreign investors exploring the India's massive pile of bad debt.

L&T’s $1.6 billion hostile acquisition plan faces criticism from takeover target

Software developer Mindtree said Larsen & Turbos' hostile bid was jeopardising its company's success and could have damaging consequences for the business.

On Camera

Lower oil prices lead to 4x profits for oil firms, bonanza for govt, but no relief for aam aadmi

Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then. This has boosted profitability of OMCs and dividend payouts to govt.

‘Joint culture needed first’ — CDS Gen Chauhan outlines first steps on the road to theaterisation

ThePrint had reported earlier this month that while theaterisation is the ultimate goal, set to be rolled out one year from now, the focus is on structured jointness initiatives by 2024-end.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?