PVR Inox, India’s leading multiplex operator, has seen its stock rise by 20% since early August, outperforming the S&P BSE Sensex. The surge follows a tough Q1 for FY25, driven by a strong lineup of blockbuster films and an improving Market sentiment. Q2 is expected to show a 20% revenue growth, with occupancy rates increasing ...
 "GE Aerospace plans to significantly boost sourcing from India amidst rising aviation demand, but global supply chain challenges remain.")
GE Aerospace is significantly increasing its sourcing of components from India, a rapidly growing aviation Market. With a manufacturing facility in Pune and additional operations in Bengaluru, the company currently works with 13 suppliers, including Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. Vikram Rai, CEO of GE Aerospace South Asia, noted that sourcing has surged by 20 times ...
 "Piyush Goyal urges increased use of made-in-India products to boost manufacturing, reduce imports, and support local industries.")
Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, emphasized the importance of using made-in-India products to enhance domestic manufacturing and reduce imports during the UP International Trade Show in Greater Noida. He highlighted that one of the 20 approved industrial townships is being developed in Greater Noida, with its first phase already sold out. ...
 "India slashes rice export duties to boost shipments, as bumper harvests promise lower prices and renewed access to global markets.")
India has reduced the export duty on parboiled rice from 20% to 10% due to rising inventories and an upcoming harvest. This change will make Indian rice more competitive globally, potentially driving prices down in countries like Thailand and Vietnam. The export duty for brown rice and husked rice has also been cut to 10%, ...
 "India’s AI mission, with Rs 10,372 crore funding, aims to boost compute capacity through public-private partnerships for innovation.")
India’s government is set to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities with the India AI mission, which has a budget of Rs 10,372 crores. A significant portion, over Rs 4,500 crores, will focus on increasing “compute capacity” through potential viability gap funding. During a Deloitte India event, Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan announced plans ...
 "India’s oil minister vows to purchase low-cost Russian oil, navigating sanctions while aiming to boost energy independence and gas usage.")
India is poised to continue purchasing oil from Russian suppliers due to favorable prices, as confirmed by Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. With Western sanctions on Russia limiting oil prices, India is determined to buy from the cheapest sources, highlighting that they are not alone in this approach, as countries like Japan and various European ...
 "India scrapped minimum export prices on key commodities, aiming to boost farmer incomes and curb inflation before crucial elections.")
The Indian government recently made significant changes to its export policies to stabilize farm prices and manage inflation ahead of upcoming state elections in Haryana, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and Maharashtra. Notably, the minimum export price on onions was eliminated, dropping from $550 per tonne. Additionally, the export duty on onions was reduced from 40% ...
 "India’s shipbuilding industry sees a potential boost as Japan and South Korea express interest in investments and collaboration.")
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, announced that Japan and South Korea are interested in investing in India’s shipbuilding industry. This could lead to direct investments, joint ventures, and technology sharing, enhancing India’s capabilities in this sector. To further develop shipbuilding, the ministry plans to create multiple clusters with the help of ...
In a significant win for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Supreme Court granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on September 13, 2024, regarding a case linked to the now-abandoned liquor excise policy. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan agreed on granting bail but disagreed about the legality of Kejriwal’s arrest by the ...
 "LG Electronics plans a .5 billion IPO for its Indian unit, aiming to boost revenue and capitalize on India’s growth potential.")
LG Electronics is planning a potential initial public offering (IPO) for its Indian business, aiming to raise between $1 billion and $1.5 billion. This move could value LG Electronics India Pvt Ltd at around $13 billion. The company has selected major banks like Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley to manage the ...
