Ban on Online Gaming Could Slash ₹4,500 Crore in India’s Ad Revenue
New Delhi, August 21, 2025 – India’s advertising sector faces a potential ₹4,500 crore setback if the government proceeds with its proposed ban on real-money online gaming, a move that…
GMR Airports Approves ₹5,000 Crore Fundraising, Sets Up SPV for Delhi Cargo City Project
New Delhi, August 21, 2025 – GMR Airports announced that its Board of Directors has approved plans to raise up to ₹5,000 crore in fresh capital, while also setting up…
Putin Meets Jaishankar in Kremlin Talks on Oil, Trade Expansion Amid U.S. Tariffs
Moscow–New Delhi Energy Ties Deepen Despite U.S. Pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at the Kremlin on Thursday, reinforcing the long-standing strategic partnership…
India’s $30 Billion Import Dependence on China Deepens
India’s import dependence on China remains significant, with over $30 billion worth of products sourced heavily from the neighboring country in FY25—nearly one-third of its total imports from there. Analysis…
India’s Core Sector Growth Slows to 2% in July Amid Energy Weakness
India’s core sector growth slowed to 2 percent in July, slightly lower than 2.2 percent in the previous month, as energy-related industries faced significant contraction due to seasonal monsoon conditions.…
Government Panel Discusses Major GST Reforms and Tax Rate Overhaul
A proposal for comprehensive reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system is currently under review by groups of ministers (GoMs) representing the states. The reforms aim to simplify…
How Education and Training Drive Economic Growth
The strength of a nation’s economy is deeply tied to the knowledge and skills of its workforce. As the supply of labor grows, wages often come under pressure, particularly in…
Markets Update, Aug. 19, 2025: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Retreat as Tech Slumps, Dow Holds Near Record High
U.S. equities closed mixed on Tuesday as a sharp decline in technology shares dragged major indexes lower, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to stay near record territory. The…
GST Ambiguity Casts a Shadow on India’s Ride-Hailing Industry
India’s booming ride-hailing sector, a critical part of the digital economy, is facing turbulence—not from competition or market saturation, but from tax uncertainty. Conflicting interpretations of the Goods and Services…
Indian Oil, BPCL Resume Russian Oil Purchases as Discounts Widen
Indian state-run refiners are turning back to Russian crude after a brief pause, driven by improved discounts and shifting global demand. Key Update Officials confirmed that Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)…