India, Israel sign bilateral investment treaty to boost economic ties

From April 2000-2025, India’s total overseas direct investment in Israel amounted to $443 mn, while Israel’s foreign direct investment in India reached $334.2 mn between April 2000 and March 2025 The investment treaty was signed between the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her Israeli counterpart, Bezalel Smotrich. India and Israel on Monday signed a Bilateral…

Nifty 50 ends below 100 EMA: What lies ahead for Indian stock market investors amid Trump tariff turbulence?

According to analysts, Nifty’s breach of its medium-term support at the 100-day EMA around 24,600 signals that the bears could remain in charge of Dalal Street for some time ahead. Nifty 50 technical outlook: As the additional 25% tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on India came into effect, the Indian stock market went…

Mutual funds boost money market bet through TREPS allocation to protect returns from volatility

The use of TREPS is becoming increasingly widespread, and as per PrimeMFDatabase, 89.71 percent of equity schemes had exposure to cash equivalents like TREPS, CBLO (Collateralized Borrowing and Lending Obligation), or reverse repos in July. In just two months, 18 additional equity schemes have begun using these instruments to manage cash positions.   Mutual Funds…

Adani Seeks Battery Tieup With BYD in Renewables Push

The Adani Group is exploring a tieup with Chinese EV giant BYD Co. that would allow billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate to manufacture batteries in India and extend its push into clean energy, according to people familiar with the matter.   Adani is personally heading discussions with BYD executives, which have taken place as recently as…

TCS layoffs: IT ministry monitoring situation closely, say sources as firm lays off 12,261 employees

India’s largest IT services firm, TCS, plans to lay off 12,261 employees—around 2% of its global workforce—this year. TCS will reduce workforce by 2% or 12,261 employees primarily in middle and senior grades Layoffs are skill and capability based, not driven by AI productivity gains IT Ministry is monitoring and emphasising employment growth and skilling…

TCS Q1 FY26: Net profit climbs 6% to Rs 12,760 crore; Rs 11 per share dividend announced

“The interim dividend shall be paid on Monday, August 4, 2025, to the equity shareholders of the Company whose names appear on the Register of Members of the Company or in the records of the Depositories as beneficial owners of the shares as on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, which is the Record Date, fixed for…

Swiggy unveils ’99 Store’ for budget-friendly meals in 175 cities

The new 99 Store offers single meals at ₹99 with optional free Eco Saver delivery and aims to cater to Gen Z consumers seeking low-cost, everyday food options   Food delivery platform Swiggy on Tuesday announced the launch of the ’99 Store,’ a new range of offerings on its application. The section, which is a…

India’s Q4FY25 GDP surges to 7.4% as construction and services lead, economic growth hits 4-year low

Nominal GDP surged by 9.8% over the previous year, reaching ₹330.68 lakh crore, while real GDP at constant prices touched ₹187.97 lakh crore. The fourth quarter alone saw nominal GDP jump 10.8% to ₹88.18 lakh crore.   India’s economy clocked a 6.5% growth in real GDP for FY 2024-25, according to provisional estimates released by…

Tata Steel, SAIL: Outlook for Indian steel stocks on Trump tariff woes

Shares of Indian metal companies, particularly steel stocks, took a sharp hit in trades on Monday after the US President Donald Trump threatened a 25 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium imports, as early as Monday. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Trump said that the levied tariffs would cover “everybody”, without specifying when the…