India’s Services PMI rose to a three-month high of 55.2 in September, signalling stronger business activity as demand and new orders improved.

India’s gross FDI surged to a 15-year high in Q1 FY27, while net FDI reached its strongest first-quarter level in five years amid stronger inflows.

India may partner with leading institutes in Taiwan and Singapore to train semiconductor engineers and technicians as it expands its domestic chip ecosystem.

India face Pakistan in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket gold-medal final today in Nisshin, with major television and streaming interest.

ITC acquires the remaining 52.5% of Yoga Bar parent Sproutlife Foods for about ₹645 crore, completing its planned takeover of the nutrition brand.

Indian IT stocks gain after Accenture forecasts 3–6% FY27 revenue growth, easing concerns that AI could sharply disrupt traditional IT-services demand.

Infosys extends its ABN AMRO partnership to modernise the Dutch bank's IT landscape and scale generative and agentic AI through Infosys Topaz.

Inox Clean Energy has filed draft papers for a ₹10,000 crore IPO, including an ₹8,000 crore fresh issue and ₹2,000 crore OFS.

India’s screen economy has reached about $12.5 billion, with online video expanding to $6 billion as streaming reshapes entertainment consumption.

India attracted a record $9.5 billion in real-estate capital in Q3 2026 as foreign investors targeted data centres, offices and development sites.

India’s housing sales value stays near ₹3.6 lakh crore in H1 2026 as MMR overtakes NCR to become the country’s largest residential market.

An Indian Energy Exchange subsidiary has applied for a coal-trading licence as IEX looks to expand beyond its electricity and gas market businesses.

IMPF’s Swasth Bharat Se Saksham Bharat summit in Vapi brings policymakers and healthcare leaders together to strengthen MedTech access and innovation in India.

IAMAI and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment sign a three-year pact to expand fintech investment, startup market access and cross-border partnerships.

Income Tax searches linked to Bioscope Communications and Crayons Network widen scrutiny of India’s advertising industry following the Dentsu investigation.

Indian film economics are shifting back toward theatrical revenue as OTT platforms tighten acquisition spending and producers reassess budgets.

India’s OTT audience reaches 664.9 million in 2026 as paid subscriptions rise 16% and connected-TV users surge 60%, reshaping digital video consumption.

India’s watch market is projected to reach about ₹71,000 crore by 2031 as premiumisation drives growth for Ethos, Timex and global luxury brands.

Indian steel prices are expected to rise further as higher coking-coal costs and post-monsoon infrastructure and auto demand support the market.

Indian insurers seek changes to IRDAI equity-derivative rules to allow portfolio-level hedging across funds as current fund-wise limits restrict adoption.

India’s ₹84,084 crore Samudra Manthan offshore exploration mission enters technology testing as PSUs prepare for deepwater oil and gas exploration.

IFSCA introduces unified market-abuse regulations for GIFT City covering insider trading, manipulation, false information and artificial trading.

IndusInd Bank expects 15–20% growth in its FY27 microfinance portfolio as disbursements recover, risk indicators improve and management turns positive

Info Edge releases Naukri JobSpeak data for August 2026 as Indian employers reassess hiring, AI skills, fresher recruitment and workforce demand.

India’s digital-media market has crossed ₹1 lakh crore as digital advertising, subscriptions, connected TV and online consumption reshape the media industry.

IndiGrid agrees to acquire Shongtong Power Transmission at an enterprise value of up to ₹5,315.8 crore, expanding its power-transmission portfolio.

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India face Pakistan in the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 on September 5, giving Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV a marquee television and streaming event.

India’s forex reserves hit a record $740.8 billion after rising $11.48 billion in a week, supported by heavy dollar inflows.

India’s micro-drama ad revenue could reach ₹5,000–5,500 crore by FY32 as AVOD expands audiences beyond subscriptions and micropayments.

India and the EU discuss deeper cooperation in startups, fintech, AI and critical minerals while advancing trade and supply-chain ties.

India’s SaaS firms are growing revenue with minimal headcount expansion as AI reduces routine roles and increases demand for specialised talent.

India and Belgium deepen defence-industrial ties with new MoUs, contracts and co-production partnerships spanning rockets, optics and robotics.

Indian banks cut long-term FCNR(B) deposit rates by up to 310 basis points after the RBI-backed special fundraising window ended on August 31.

India Book Market Report 2026–2030 maps how AI, digital distribution and Indian-language publishing could reshape the country’s publishing industry.

Indonesia targets 6,600 potential Indian travellers and Rp58.45 billion in tourism transactions through partnerships at ITB India 2026 in Mumbai.

India’s AI data-centre market is expanding rapidly, but rising electricity, grid and cooling needs could become critical constraints on future growth.

Info Edge says its ₹614 crore investment across 28 AI startups is now valued at ₹1,268 crore, delivering a 2.1x multiple and 31% gross IRR.

Indian rupee holds near ₹94.9 per dollar as RBI intervention offsets Brent crude above $95, importer demand and rising US Treasury yields.

India Post Payments Bank launches digital mutual fund and insurance platforms to expand investment and protection access through its nationwide network.

Sensex and Nifty fall as Brent crude climbs above $95 after renewed US-Iran strikes fuel inflation, import-cost and interest-rate concerns.

ITC Infotech will acquire a 22.1% stake in Happiest Minds for ₹1,330 crore before a proposed merger creating a larger AI-first IT services company.

India’s media and entertainment market is projected to reach $36.7 billion by 2030 as digital advertising, OTT, gaming and AI drive growth.

Indian bank stocks show unusually wide NSE-BSE closing-price gaps after the new auction system, with IndusInd Bank diverging by nearly ₹33.

Indian startup funding falls 56.4% year-on-year to $207.7 million across 20 deals, as early-stage rounds dominate weekly investment activity.

Infosys invests in Bengaluru-based Aerchain through its Innovation Fund, backing an AI platform that automates enterprise sourcing and procurement.

India’s forex reserves rise $12.42 billion to a record $729.33 billion as foreign currency assets and gold holdings post strong weekly gains.

ICRA expects housing sales value in India’s top seven cities to rise 8–11% in FY27 as premium and luxury homes support higher realisations.

India Inc’s annual M&A volumes have more than doubled since FY17 as stronger balance sheets push companies toward acquisitions for scale and capabilities.

Indian D2C companies raised nearly $6 billion across 2,000 rounds since 2021 as funding shifts from large late-stage deals toward younger brands.