India Inc's revenue saw an estimated 11-11.5% year-on-year growth in Q1FY27, the fastest in eight quarters, driven by pricing power rather than volume. Despite rising input costs due to the West Asia conflict, domestic demand remained resilient, allowing companies to pass on higher expenses, though margins faced pressure.
India's new rural employment framework, VB-G RAM G, increases daily wages to a minimum of Rs 300. The national average wage rises to Rs 327.4, with some states seeing increases of 15-25%.
India's new rural employment framework, VB-G RAM G, increases wages to at least Rs 300 per day. The national average wage rises to Rs 327.4, an over 10% increase, with some states seeing 15-25% hikes. This aims to strengthen rural livelihoods and reduce wage disparities.
Crisil Ratings revised its profitability impact forecast for corporate India, now expecting a 100-basis-point decline in operating margins by fiscal 2027, down from an earlier 200 bps. This improvement follows a US-Iran ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing energy prices, though geopolitical risks persist.
India's Ministry of External Affairs announced increased fees for passports and related travel documents, effective July 1, 2026. The revised structure, notified via the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, affects fresh, reissue, and lost/damaged passports, as well as PCCs, for applicants in India and abroad.
India's Ministry of External Affairs announced increased fees for passports and related travel documents, effective July 1, 2026. The revised structure, notified via the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, applies to fresh, reissue, and replacement passports, as well as police clearance certificates, for applicants in India and abroad.
India has significantly increased its purchases of Russian oil, with plans for further acquisitions, according to Rakesh Bhadauria, Director of the Center for Strategic Studies and Modeling. This surge is partly driven by the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, which has impacted India's LNG imports but not its oil supply from Russia. The trade turnover between Russia and India exceeded $65 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow.
A prolonged West Asia conflict could reduce India Inc's operating profitability by 200 basis points due to supply chain issues and rising costs, Crisil Ratings predicts. Despite this, strong company balance sheets are expected to maintain overall credit quality, though sectors like ceramics and airlines face severe stress.
A prolonged West Asia conflict could reduce India Inc's operating profitability by 200 basis points due to supply chain issues and rising costs, Crisil Ratings predicts. Despite this, strong company balance sheets are expected to maintain overall credit quality, though sectors like ceramics and airlines face severe stress.
Indian companies are increasingly acquiring foreign firms due to a slowdown in domestic growth, weak private investment, and better diversification opportunities abroad. This trend, marked by significant deals like Sun Pharma's acquisition of Organon & Co., reflects a strategic shift from past global sprees.
Corporate India is embracing Prime Minister Modi's call for work-from-home and reduced travel. Major companies like KPMG, Deloitte, and Tata Motors are reviewing policies, with many already operating hybrid models. Businesses are prioritizing virtual meetings and restricting non-essential trips to conserve foreign exchange and ensure continuity amidst global uncertainties.
India is burning more coal to meet surging electricity demand caused by extreme heatwaves and energy supply disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East, challenging the nation's long-term net-zero goals.
