Economy News ( English version)

Media company Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEE) on 19 May reported Q4 loss at ₹104 crore, citing lower advertising spend from clients amid the war in West Asia, according to a PTI report.

For FY26, its revenue from operations stood at ₹27,148.4 crore, up 17% on-year, and adjusted net profit grew 15% to ₹5,456.4 crore. 

The Bengaluru-headquartered upstart is trying to turn diagnostics into an on-demand consumer service. It promises home sample collection in under 60 minutes, and report delivery within six hours. But not everyone is convinced.

PepsiCo India reported higher revenue and profit for 2025, aided by double-digit growth in foods, even as unseasonal rains and intensifying competition weighed on beverages.

Over the past year, slicing based 5G services have been launched in many countries like USA, Singapore, United Kingdom and Malaysia. Airtel’s launch is the first such launch in India.

The Reserve Bank of India is introducing new rules for banks under Basel III. Lenders will soon publish detailed information quarterly on capital, leverage, liquidity, and risks. This aims to boost transparency and market understanding. Banks must explain any significant changes in these figures. The new framework starts from the quarter ending September 30, […]

India's inflation debate intensifies as wholesale prices surge, driven by fuel costs, while retail inflation remains subdued. A recent fuel price hike is expected to push retail inflation higher, impacting household budgets. The RBI will closely monitor global crude prices, monsoon impact, and the pass-through of wholesale to retail inflation before adj […]

India and the European Union have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement. This pact is expected to attract significant investments into India. Automobile manufacturing in the country will see a boost. Indian exporters will gain access to the EU's value chain. Prices of imported European cars are likely to decrease.

Sanjeev Sanyal has pitched for a Transparency of Rules Act that would create a unified digital portal for all government rules and regulations, enabling citizens and businesses to easily access the latest legal and compliance updates. The proposed reform is aimed at improving ease of doing business and ease of living by simplifying regulatory access and redu […]

The escalating conflict in West Asia is emerging as a major risk for India’s economy, threatening trade flows, increasing import costs, and putting pressure on growth. Higher crude oil and transportation expenses are expected to widen India’s current account deficit and push inflation upward as businesses pass on rising costs to consumers. Economists warn th […]