$1.3 trillion opportunity for EV revolution in emerging Asia, India holds the future

The mobility sector in the emerging markets of South and Southeast Asia could absorb up to $1.3 trillion in green capital by 2030 and India holds the future, a new report said on Friday.  In India, electric scooters and three-wheelers are currently around $40- $112 cheaper per year to own than petrol alternatives based on … Read more

Adani Energy Solutions to see 20 pc CAGR revenue growth with over 100 pc upside for stock

As India doubles down on electrification to connect more rural areas, Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) — with its diversified portfolio that includes transmission assets, distribution assets and a smart metering business — is poised to not only see robust growth over the next four years but also continue to outgrow peers for at least … Read more

Edtech firm Physics Wallah secures $210 million at $2.8 billion valuation

Edtech firm Physics Wallah (PW) on Friday said it has secured $210 million in its Series B funding round, which takes the company’s valuation to $2.8 billion.  The funding round was led by Hornbill Capital, with significant participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, and existing investors GSV and WestBridge. Physics Wallah said it will use the … Read more

Banking sector to play crucial role in driving agenda of making India developed nation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the banking sector will have to play a crucial role in driving the agenda of making India a developed nation or Viksit Bharat by 2047. She also said banks will be required to give strong momentum to the infrastructure sector, ensure the availability of need-based funding to MSMEs, … Read more

Rupee strengthens against US dollar on Friday

Indian rupee strengthened against the US dollar on Friday, on weaker dollar following by the first interest rate cut by Federal Reserve since early 2020. The US Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rates by half a percentage point or 50 basis points, amid signs that inflation was moderating and the labor market was weakening. … Read more

India`s readymade garment exports in August rise by about 12% to $1.26 billion

The commerce ministry data has said that the country's readymade garment exports (RMG) in August rose by about 12 per cent to $1.26 billion despite global headwinds and challenges such as high logistic cost. Cumulatively, RMG exports during the April-August period of 2024-25 grew by 7.12 per cent to $6.39 billion. Apparel Export Promotion Council … Read more