India poised to lead global manufacturing in coming decades; policy stability key: Maruti Suzuki MD Hisashi Takeuchi

India is set to emerge as the world’s next manufacturing powerhouse, and policy stability will be crucial to realise this potential, Maruti Suzuki India MD and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said on Friday. Speaking at the annual convention of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), Takeuchi highlighted the country’s unique strengths and opportunities amid…

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Sebi board approves major market reforms; eases IPO rules for large companies, strengthens foreign investor access

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday approved a series of reforms aimed at strengthening India’s capital markets, including relaxed IPO norms for very large companies, streamlined access for foreign investors, and a revised framework for anchor investors in public issues. The decisions came during the third board meeting chaired by Sebi…

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Forex reserves rise to $698.27 bn; gold surge lifts overall reserves; RBI data shows steady recovery

India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $4.038 billion to $698.268 billion in the week ended September 5, driven largely by a jump in gold holdings, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday.Gold reserves surged $3.53 billion to $90.299 billion, PTI reported. While foreign currency assets, the largest component of the reserves, increased by…

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Rare earth push: Domestic magnet production aimed through ambitious plan; government may opt for ‘targeted support’

The Indian government is formulating fiscal incentives to boost domestic production of rare earth magnets, essential for EV motors, aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese supply. A scheme is being framed to provide targeted support to the industry, covering capital and operational expenditure. This initiative addresses supply disruptions and strengthens India’s participation in global value…

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AI cloud surge: Oracle’s Nvidia moment? What to know about Larry Ellison co-founded firm’s sudden rise

What to know about Larry Ellison co-founded firm’s sudden rise On Wednesday, Oracle stunned Wall Street when its shares surged 36% in a single day, the company’s biggest one-day gain since 1992. The rise followed its announcement of a series of multibillion-dollar deals in artificial intelligence (AI) cloud infrastructure, including a landmark agreement with OpenAI….

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‘Share too large to lose’: Russia crude competitively priced for India, China; interest to remain strong despite sanctions

Russian Urals seaborne exports maintain steady volumes currently, with India representing a crucial market share. (AI image) India and China’s interest in Russia’s crude oil will remain ‘strong’ irrespective of existing and upcoming sanction rounds, believes Vortexa, the cargo tracking & energy market intelligence firm. In its latest report on Russia’s oil exports, Vortexa says…

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