New Delhi [India], December 23: Ai+ today announced NovaPods, its first audio lineup, adding a wearable audio layer to the brand's connected device ecosystem. Scheduled to launch in Q1 2026 and priced starting below Rs. 1,000, NovaPods is designed to be worn through the day, combining depend
The number of new credit cards issued fell to 4.4 million in the second quarter of FY26, a steep 28% year-on-year decline compared with 6.1 million cards issued in the same period last year, the report said.
Real GDP grew 8.2% in Q2 FY26, driven by balanced expansion in manufacturing and services, while inflation has fallen to a near-record low of 0.7%, giving policymakers room to prioritise growth without stoking price pressures.
India's IPO market has shown strong momentum in 2025, emerging as a key exit route for private equity (PE) investors, according to KPMG's Pulse of Private Equity Q3'25 report.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 22: The ASSOCHAM D&B Small Business Confidence Index for the Oct-Dec 2025 quarter stands at 89.1, up from 79.2 in the previous quarter, reflecting sharp 12.5% q-o-q growth. This improvement signals renewed optimism among small businesses, driven by adap
In a report titled Pulse of private equity Q3'25 KPMG, a quarterly analysis of global private equity activity, KPMG said as of the end of Q3 of 2025, PE investment in India was just $14.9 billion across 217 deals, compared to $26.3 billion across 289 deals during all of 2024.
Tara Chand of the Baloch American Congress accused the Balochistan government of corruption and lack of legitimacy, and paid tribute to human rights activist Mama Qadeer Baloch, highlighting his role in exposing enforced disappearances and advocating peaceful resistance.
Shaurya Bhattacharya, who began the final round with a one-shot lead, was firmly in contention for the top spot for much of the day before dropping bogeys on three of the last seven holes. A closing-round 72 left him one stroke short of China's Lin Yuxin, who claimed victory with a five-roun
Private equity (PE) investment activity in India slowed in 2025, reflecting broader global uncertainty linked to geopolitical developments and evolving trade policies, according to KPMG's Pulse of Private Equity Q3'25 report.
Reports have emerged of alleged enforced disappearances and the recovery of two unidentified bodies in Balochistan's Khuzdar and Washuk districts, according to the Balochistan Post.
Oman and India share historic trade relations and cooperation, a bond rooted in heritage, said Omani Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, at the India-Oman Business Forum.
India-Oman Free Trade Agreement will open up significant opportunities across sectors including textiles, food processing, automobiles, gems and jewellery, agrochemicals, renewable energy and auto components. This was stated by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, while add