- Early investors look to sell Paytm shares worth $110 million via block deal May 21, 2026The stake sale marks another gradual exit by early backers as investor sentiment improves after Paytm returned to profitability following regulatory setbacks.
- LIC sees West Asia war hitting insurance growth amid lower savings May 21, 2026LIC expects the West Asia crisis to weigh on renewal premium growth.
- CESL to supply 300 electric water tankers to Delhi Jal Board May 21, 2026The initiative is aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for the adoption of electric vehicles, says CESL.
- Maruti Suzuki to hike prices across models by up to ₹30,000 from June 2026 May 21, 2026Maruti Suzuki will increase prices of its models across its portfolio by up to ₹30,000 with effect from June 2026.
- KG Basin row: RIL claims returns to govt surpass what ONGC could have delivered May 21, 2026The RIL-led consortium defended its extraction of ‘fugitive’ gas as a natural occurrence, arguing that its timely development prevented a $1.4 billion loss to the state and provided superior profit-sharing compared to a potential ONGC operation.
- Standardise documentation for advancing international mobility of skilled workers: Niti May 21, 2026Niti Aayog proposes government action to boost skilled Indian worker mobility abroad. Key recommendations include formalizing contracts and transparency. Group visa submissions through bilateral channels are also suggested. Standardizing documentation and pre-verification systems will streamline the process. This aims to leverage India's demographic adv […]
- India’s unincorporated businesses rise to 9.2 crores in Q4FY26 May 21, 2026India's small businesses are booming. The number of unincorporated establishments grew by 16.7% to 9.2 crore in the January-March quarter. Rural areas led this expansion with a 20.5% increase. Employment also rose 15.5% to 151.7 million, driven by the services sector. Women's participation in the workforce increased. Digital adoption remains high a […]
- Unincorporated establishments surge to over 9 cr; jobs hit 15-cr mark: Govt survey May 21, 2026India's unincorporated non-agricultural sector shows remarkable growth. Over 9 crore establishments now operate, employing more than 15 crore people. This surge, particularly in rural areas, highlights the sector's increasing importance. Services are expanding rapidly, and women's participation is notable. Digital adoption is also on the rise, […]
- "Confident" US-India trade deal will be finalised in "coming weeks": Ambassador Gor May 21, 2026A pivotal trade agreement between India and the United States is soon to be concluded, promising a new chapter in their bilateral relations. US Ambassador Sergio Gor is confident that we will see a resolution in the upcoming weeks. High-ranking officials from both sides are preparing to engage in discussions about this promising pact.
- US firms commit over USD 60 bn investment in last 6 months: Piyush Goyal May 21, 2026American investments in India have surpassed sixty billion dollars, highlighted by ambitious data centre undertakings from Amazon and Google. India stands as a reliable ally, boasting a vast talent reservoir and substantial market demand. Additionally, a favorable trade deal enhances access to the US marketplace.
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