Business refers to the activity of producing, buying, and selling goods or services. It encompasses various sectors, including retail, manufacturing, and services. In India, business plays a crucial role in the economy. It drives innovation and creates jobs. Legal frameworks govern business operations. Understanding market dynamics is essential for success. Business practices also reflect cultural values and influence societal development.
India has overtaken China as the largest supplier of cotton products, including apparel and home textiles, to the United States in 2025. The shift reflects higher US tariffs...
India’s 40th AAHAR International Food and Hospitality Fair was inaugurated in New Delhi, bringing together stakeholders from the food processing, hospitality and export sectors. The event is jointly...
L&T Finance Ltd has launched a specialised lending programme called Spoorthi for women entrepreneurs. The initiative offers relaxed eligibility norms and longer repayment periods for selected borrowers. It...
Maharashtra’s economy is projected to grow by 7.9 per cent in 2025-26, slightly above the 7.3 per cent recorded in 2024-25. The state continues to remain India’s largest...
India’s industrial production recorded a modest recovery in January 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising 4.8 per cent year-on-year. The growth was lower than the...
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection rose 8.1% year-on-year to over ₹1.83 lakh crore in February, supported by stronger import-linked revenues and improved domestic sales. Net GST...
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose sharply to a record $725.727 billion in the week ended 13 February, reflecting stronger external buffers and improved financial stability. The increase came...
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is revising the base year of National Accounts to FY 2022–23. As part of the new series, an Advisory Committee on...
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) rose by 4.0 per cent in January 2026 on a provisional basis compared with January 2025. The ICI tracks output...
India’s sandalwood sector is drawing renewed attention after a farmer’s protest brought into light the tension between tree felling for infrastructure and the value of mature sandalwood plantations....
