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SMBT Recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’

SMBT Recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’

SMBT Sevabhavi Trust has been officially recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’, a globally respected certification awarded to organisations that demonstrate excellence in workplace culture. With this achievement, SMBT has emerged as the first institution in Maharashtra’s medical education and healthcare sector to receive this prestigious international recognition. The certification reflects the organisation’s strong…

India Starts New E-commerce Export Rules

India Starts New E-commerce Export Rules

A fresh batch of rules now shapes how India handles overseas online sales, opening smoother paths for smaller firms to reach buyers abroad. With these shifts come fewer roadblocks in shipping goods across nations, streamlining what once felt tangled. Small sellers find a foothold here, guided by adjustments meant to lighten their paperwork loads. Steps…

India’s Factory Activity Rises on Manufacturing Growth

India’s Factory Activity Rises on Manufacturing Growth

That factory work in India picked up steam in February, rising 5.2% compared to last year, thanks mostly to factories running better than before. This came just after an updated figure of 5.1% growth seen in January, showing things aren’t slowing down. Numbers from the National Statistics Office highlight that the industry continues to move…

NCLAT Turns Down BSE Requests Over Frozen Demat Accounts

NCLAT Turns Down BSE Requests Over Frozen Demat Accounts

One judge, plus another on the appeals panel, confirmed that the insolvency court has solid authority under a specific IBC rule to handle cases involving frozen shareholding records during a company’s collapse. Their view stands firm: freezing lifts ordered by the lower tribunal fall squarely within the permitted powers. What matters here is that the…

India-US trade talks close, but differences linger

India-US trade talks close, but differences linger

Now coming into clearer view, talks on a trade pact between India and the United States continue moving forward despite lingering hurdles. A top American representative noted it is “not far off”, yet certain disagreements remain unsorted. Instead of closing quickly, progress hinges on sorting differences tied to tariffs, along with entry into each nation’s…

S&P Raises India’s FY27 Growth Forecast

S&P Raises India’s FY27 Growth Forecast

S&P Global Ratings has revised its forecast for India’s 2026-27 growth upward to 7. 1%. This indicates that they believe India will continue to experience economic growth despite significant global economic uncertainty. S&P Global Ratings noted that Indians are earning income, businesses are undertaking modest investments, and the nation is exporting significant volumes of goods….

India PMI Eases Amid Middle East War Impact

India PMI Eases Amid Middle East War Impact

Due to both heightened oil prices and growing geopolitical tension in the Middle East, India’s private business sector growth slowed down in March. A recent flash survey released by HSBC shows that the composite purchasing managers’ index (PMI) reading for March is now 56.5, down from February’s 58.9, which marks its lowest value recorded since…

HDFC Bank Appoints External Counsel Following Ex-Chairman’s Exit

HDFC Bank Appoints External Counsel Following Ex-Chairman’s Exit

India’s #1 private-sector bank, HDFC Bank, tapped into external law firms to review the resignation letter of its former Part-time Chairman, Atanu Chakraborty, last week. In his resignation letter, he has also claimed differences in “values and ethics” with the bank, raising serious concerns about corporate governance at HDFC Bank. Following Atanu’s resignation, the bank’s…

India Trade Deficit Narrows In February 

India Trade Deficit Narrows In February 

India is experiencing a reduction in the merchandise trade deficit in February because import levels declined compared with January, providing temporary support for the nation’s international trade balance until geopolitical conflicts disrupt worldwide shipping operations. The February deficit decreased to $27.1 billion, while January’s deficit was $34.68 billion, according to the Commerce minister’s report.  The…

India Talks to Boost Fertiliser Imports with Russia 

India Talks to Boost Fertiliser Imports with Russia 

India, a leading importer of fertiliser, is planning to increase fertiliser imports from Russia, Belarus and Morocco due to Middle East conflicts, and China may also reduce supply before the summer farming season. As farming is very important in India, farmers need fertilisers like urea, DAP, and potash. India also imports liquefied natural gas, which…