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India-China trade: India’s exports to China rise in 2025, deficit climbs to record $116 bn
India's exports to China saw a rare uptick in 2025, yet the bilateral trade deficit surged to a record $116.12 billion. Despite this imbalance, overall trade hit an all-time high, showcasing resilience amidst global uncertainties. Newer Indian products are finding a market in China, signaling a potential shift.
IHG bets big on India: Targets 400 hotels in five years, says market has fewer international rooms than Manhattan
With infrastructure growth, rising GDP, and a young demographic, InterContinental Hotels Group sees India as a long-term strategic market, aiming for 1,000 hotels eventually.
Auto trade: US tariffs to bite in H2 as contract uncertainty clouds outlook; ACMA flags margin stress
Indian auto component makers anticipate US tariffs to significantly impact exports from the second half of FY26, with new contracts facing uncertainty. Despite global challenges, the sector saw steady growth in H1 FY26, driven by robust domestic demand. However, rising imports and a widening trade deficit pose concerns.
Air India partners with Saudia for codeshare agreement, effective February – what should passengers expect?
Air India and Saudia have signed a codeshare agreement to enhance travel benefits for guests, which will become effective in February. 
PM Modi to address National Startup Day event on Friday
India has over 200,000 DPIIT-recognised startups as compared to the 400 startups in 2016 when the ‘Startup India’ initiative was launched, the official said
Embraer’s India bet: India may finally build the planes it flies
Embraer’s talks with Adani could bring commercial aircraft assembly to India, signalling a shift from buyer to builder in the world’s fastest-growing aviation market today.
US markets today: Wall Street slips for second session as bank earnings disappoint; oil and gold climb
Indian markets mirrored global caution as US stocks dipped, driven by mixed bank earnings and rising oil and gold prices. Investors eyed potential disruptions from Iran, while Treasury yields eased. Despite some positive economic signals, elevated equity valuations demand strong corporate growth to sustain current levels.
Kolte-Patil Developers Q3 | Sales at ₹605 cr; posts highest quarterly collections of ₹709 cr
Kolte-Patil Developers reported Q3 FY26 sales of ₹605 crore and record quarterly collections of ₹709 crore, with nine-month sales at ₹1,891 crore and collections at ₹1,855 crore. Life Republic drove sales; the company signed a new Bhugaon, Pune project with GDV of ₹850 crore, while acquiring 9MFY26 projects with aggregate GDV of ₹2,250 crore.
Startups got 3.8 times funding from private sector than from govt schemes: DPIIT
India’s start-ups have received 3.8 times more private funding than government support, with DPIIT citing deep-tech focus, AIF growth and rising investor confidence.
Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November as the holiday season kicked into gear
Retail sales increased a better-than-expected 0.6% in November, following a revised 0.1% decline October.
RBI gives nod to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking for wholly-owned subsidiary
At present, SMBC does its banking business in India through four branches located in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru.