India's economic engine is revving up, but navigating the global headwinds requires sharp strategy. The rupee's recent volatility against the dollar underscores the complexities facing Indian businesses, impacting everything from import-export trade to domestic inflation. This week alone, we've seen significant shifts in the IT sector, with major players announcing restructuring and a renewed focus on AI-driven solutions. Meanwhile, the burgeoning startup ecosystem continues to attract substantial funding, despite a cautious global investor sentiment. The government's recent policy announcements on infrastructure development and digitalization are poised to further shape the business landscape, creating both opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurs and established corporations alike. Understanding these market dynamics is crucial for success in today's rapidly evolving Indian economy. Stay informed with Abtak.com for the latest insights and analysis on key sectors including finance, manufacturing, and technology – empowering your business decisions in a dynamic market. Explore the complete business news section now to stay ahead of the curve.
(Reuters) - The euro dropped versus a strengthening dollar on Monday, with investors concerned about political developments in France. France's far-right National Rally (RN) party will likely back a no-confidence motion against the government in the coming days unless there is a "last minute miracle", RN president Jordan Bardella said on Monday. The growing uncertainty over France's budget pushed the risk premium on the government's bonds to a more than 12-year high last week.
MUMBAI: Tesla yesterday launched its Model Y at about US$70,000 (RM298,000) in India, the highest price among major markets, as the US automaker grappling with slowing sales bets on prospects in a country CEO Elon Musk has long criticised for its high import tariffs. With deliveries estimated to start from the third quarter, Tesla is targeting a niche electric vehicle segment in India that accounts for just 4% of overall sales in the world's third-largest car market. It will compete mainly with German luxury giants such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz rather than domestic mass-market EV players suc ...Read More >
New Delhi: A US-sponsored ceasefire proposal for Gaza on Tuesday was hinging on Hamas's response to the 20-point plan which President Donald Trump has said was "beyond very close" to ending the two-year-old conflict in the enclave. Mediators Qatar and Egypt shared the document with Hamas late on Monday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood alongside Trump at the White House and pledged his support for the proposal because he said it met Israel's war aims. Hamas was not involved in the negotiations that led to Trump's plan, which calls on the Islamist militant group to disarm, ...Read More >
The Bank of England will keep its key policy rate on hold on September 18 as inflation is creeping up, but it will cut once next quarter and again early next year, according to a majority of economists in a Reuters poll. However, a growing minority of economists say the central bank is done with cutting this year. After peaking at more than 11% nearly three years ago, inflation briefly returned to the central bank's 2% target last year but has since risen to nearly double that. With cost-of-liv ...Read More >
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Import tariffs expected to be implemented by the administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump could lower economic growth and inflation in the 20 nations sharing the euro, European Central Bank board member Piero Cipollone said on Tuesday. Most economists agree that the possible tariffs would impact growth, though views diverge on the effect on consumer prices. Some argue the U.S. trade barriers will push up the value of the dollar, making imports of key commodities more expensive, while likely retaliation from Europe will also raise costs. Cipollone, speaking i ...Read More >
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a significant political challenge as his budget proposal encounters resistance in a divided parliament. His coalition could collapse if a no-confidence motion is pushed by opponents, risking financial instability and investor confidence. Ongoing negotiations are crucial as deadlines loom. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government is teetering on the brink of collapse amid struggles to pass the 2025 budget through an increasingly divided parliament. Experts warn that the coalition could fall before Christmas if a no-confidence motion forces Ba ...Read More >
Since our last publication, the higher risk-sensitive EUR/CHF cross pair has wobbled as it grappled with the Eurozone's economic weakness and a looming unfavorable external trade environment due to further global supply chain disruptions due to incoming US President-elect Trump's 10% to 20% tariffs threat on other countries' exports to the US, inclusive of the Eurozone. The EUR/CHF inched lower in the week of 18 November (ex-post US Presidential election outcome on 6 November) and retested a key intermediate support of 0.9255, a key swing low made almost a year ago on 29 December 2023. Fig 1 ...Read More >
July 17 (Reuters) - Futures tracking the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 rose on Thursday, as strong results from Taiwan's TSMC boosted chipmakers after a rollercoaster session marked by concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence. At 5:45 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis were down 24 points, or 0.05%, S&P 500 E-minis were up 5.75 points, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis were up 41.25 points, or 0.18%. U.S. chipmakers rose in premarket trading after TSMC (2330.TW), opens new tab, the world's main producer of a ...Read More >
New Delhi - Generali today announces Central Bank of India (CBI) as its new joint venture (JV) partner in the country. CBI is one of the oldest public sector Indian banks, established in 1911, with a market capitalisation of ₹461 billion (€5.1 billion) and a distribution network of over 4,500 branches serving more than 80 million customers. The partnership with CBI will enhance Generali's market presence, strengthening its brand positioning and distribution capabilities in both Life and P&C. Jaime Anchústegui, Deputy CEO Insurance, Generali Group, commented: "We are pleased to announce this ...Read More >
MUMBAI (Reuters) -The rupee is likely to stay under pressure this week as concerns over steep U.S. tariffs on Indian exports linger, while the Reserve Bank of India's upcoming policy decision also looms large over the currency and government bonds. The rupee closed at 87.54 against the U.S. dollar on Friday, down 1.2% for the week, pressured by persistent foreign portfolio outflows and a 25% levy on Indian exports. While the local unit is hovering near its weakest level since February, fresh tariff announcements on dozens of U.S. trading partners also pushed other Asian currencies to multi-mon ...Read More >
Pernod Ricard's consensus analyst price target has recently decreased from €106.33 to €104.33 per share. This reflects a shift in sentiment following updated research notes. This adjustment comes amid discussions about the company's valuation and evolving prospects in the face of both opportunities and challenges. Stay tuned to discover how investors can stay ahead as the narrative for Pernod Ricard stock continues to develop. What Wall Street Has Been Saying Recent analyst commentary on Pe ...Read More >
Oct 23 (Reuters) - Tata Technologies (TATE.NS), opens new tab will recruit more local nationals in the United States, its top boss said, as the Indian engineering services provider reacts to U.S. President Donald Trump's wide-ranging immigration crackdown. The United States plans to charge businesses a steep fee for H1-B visas, used by tech majors including Amazon.com (AMZN.O), opens new tab and Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab, in a move the Trump administration said would shield Americans, opens new tab from foreign wage competition. "As we react and respond to the change in legislat ...Read More >
April 6 (Reuters) - India's central bank on Monday kept foreign debt investment limits unchanged for 2026-27, as foreign investors continue to hold lesser amounts of government bonds than permitted. The central bank, which revises these limits annually, said overall investment ceilings will increase in absolute terms as the pool of government debt increases. Here are the details: ** Foreign portfolio investment limits for 2026-27 were kept unchanged at 6% for government securities, 2% for state government securities and 15% for corporate bonds. ** The total investment limit for government ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Bill Ackman's Pershing Square on Tuesday proposed merging its acquisition vehicle with Universal Music Group with a plan to list in the United States in a deal aimed at reviving the world's biggest music label's value. Pershing Square's cash-and-shares offer values Universal Music at around 30.40 euros per share, representing a 78% premium to last close price at 17.10 euros and making the deal worth 55.75 billion euros (US$64.31 billion), according to Reuters calculation. Universal Music Group - the company behind recording artistes including Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Drake ...Read More >
By Aditi Shah and Chandini Monnappa MUMBAI (Reuters) -Tesla launched on Tuesday its Model Y at about $70,000 in India, a significant markup relative to its other major markets, reflecting the country's high tariffs on electric vehicle imports which CEO Elon Musk has long-criticised. With deliveries estimated to start from the third quarter, the U.S. automaker is targeting a niche electric vehicle segment in India that accounts for just 4% of overall sales in the world's third-largest car market. It will compete mainly with German luxury giants such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and South Korea's Ki ...Read More >
Sept 29 (Reuters) - Tata Steel (TISC.NS), opens new tab has signed a non-binding pact with the government of Netherlands to transition to low-carbon emission steel production at its IJmuiden plant, the Indian steelmaker said on Monday. The plant is among the largest polluters in the country and Tata has been in talks with the Dutch government for months over subsidies to help it clean up production processes. The government intends to provide up to 2 billion euros ($2.35 billion) under the pact, while Tata Steel's Dutch unit has applied to the EU Innovation Fund for 0.3 billion euros, the co ...Read More >
PARIS (Reuters) - France's far-right National Rally (RN) party will likely back a no-confidence motion against the government in the coming days unless there is a "last minute miracle", RN president Jordan Bardella said on Monday. RN lawmaker Marine Le Pen has given Prime Minister Michel Barnier until Monday to yield to the party's budget demands or face the threat that they would back a no-confidence motion against his government, which would lead to its collapse. "The RN will trigger the no-confidence vote mechanism unless thee is a last minute miracle if (PM) Michel Barnier revises his co ...Read More >
MUMBAI: After the transfer of Mahadevi, an elephant belonging to a Jain shrine in Kolhapur, to Vantara, an animal rescue and rehabilitation initiative by the Reliance Foundation in Jamnagar, those who were unwilling to let go staged a march on Sunday. Thousands of locals and leaders from the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Kolhapur marched for 45 km from the shrine to the collector's office, demanding that Mahadevi be brought back, following which CM Devendra Fadnavis said he would hold a meeting on this on Tuesday. Mahadevi, 36, was transferred from the Swastishri Jinsen Bhattarak Pattacharya Ma ...Read More >
In a significant move for the global space economy, European satellite giant Eutelsat is in talks with the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) to expand its launch options. As reported in Reuters, the France-based company is looking to diversify its partners beyond SpaceX and Europe's Ariane rockets to challenge Elon Musk's Starlink. This potential partnership highlights India's growing influence as a reliable and cost-effective hub for high-tech space missions. The discussions come at a ...Read More >
The European share index dropped as investors reacted to France's political unrest and the abrupt resignation of Stellantis' CEO. The STOXX 600 fell 0.1%, while the CAC 40 underperformed. France's borrowing costs increased, and sectors like automobiles and tech faced challenges, although some companies saw gains. Europe's primary share index experienced a decline on Monday as investors offloaded French stocks amidst growing political uncertainty in the country. The resignation of Stellantis' CEO further impacted the automobile sector, leading to a notable downturn. The pan-European STOXX 600 ...Read More >