Industry Trends

India-EU FTA to boost autos, MSMEs as zero tariffs unlock Europe market

Industry leaders say the India-EU free trade agreement could unlock a major export opportunity for Indian manufacturing by giving zero-duty access to Europe’s $3-trillion import market, while boosting MSMEs, auto components and capital goods through deeper supply-chain integration and technology partnerships.

Industry Trends

Metro Brands Q3 Results: Profit surges 36% to ₹128 cr on festive sales, GST cut

Metro Brands Ltd posted a net profit of ₹128.3 crore for Q3FY26, up 35.6% YoY, on revenue growth of 15.4% to ₹811 crore, supported by festive/wedding season demand and lower GST on footwear under ₹2,500. EBITDA rose 18.1% to ₹265.2 crore, with margin at 32.7%. E-commerce and omni-channel sales grew 24% in the quarter, contributing 12% of revenue.