New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Deal activity in India marked “a measured start” to 2026 as the market recorded 207 deals worth $7.2 billion in January, even as the private equity (PE) activity remained resilient, a report said on Monday.The report from Grant Thornton Bharat said India’s deal ecosystem saw moderation in activity amid the absence of large-ticket transactions with volumes and value easing 11 per cent and 60 per cent respectively on a month-on-month basis.The private equity landscape …
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New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The India-UK free trade agreement is likely to come into effect from April this year, paving the way for an increase in Indian exports to the European nation, according to a senior official on Sunday. The agreement was signed between the two countries in July last year and has to be now approved by the UK Parliament for it to come into effect.The process has already started with the debate on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) having begun in the both Houses of the British P…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral economic and strategic cooperation, India and the European Union (EU) have concluded negotiations on financial services in the Free Trade Agreement (FTA).Among the key achievements of Financial Services Annex, India and EU have committed to collaborate on enabling greater interoperability and interlinkages and development of electronic payment infrastructure and convenience of cross-border payments to promote rea…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The India-EU FTA benefits could eventually go beyond goods trade, including larger FDI flows, more services trade and strategic diversification, HSBC Global Investment Research said on Wednesday.The FTA is described as the “mother of all deals” – which is balanced, yet ambitious and mutually beneficial for both parties. In FY25, India-EU goods trade was almost $140 billion.Details show that the India-EU trade is built on complementary value chains. The EU sells capital…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) India’s office market is set to outperform the Asia‑Pacific region in 2026, with prime office rents forecast to grow 7-10 per cent, a report has said.The report from real estate services firm Knight Frank stated that India has emerged as the region’s growth engine, showing early signs of stabilisation after two years of rental declines.The growth is supported by strong leasing momentum, the expansion of Global Capability Centres (GCC), and rising demand for high-qu…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) India’s deal ecosystem recorded 2,658 transactions worth $133 billion in 2025, marking a 21 per cent year‑on‑year rise in deal volumes and a 13 per cent increase in values, a report said on Wednesday.The report from Grant Thornton Bharat said India’s deal ecosystem reflected the market’s resilience and depth amid a volatile global environment.The country attracted sustained capital flows, supported by strong economic growth and improving investor confidence.The…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) India’s automobile industry delivered a strong performance with passenger volumes up 20 per cent YoY in the October–December 2025 quarter, driven by GST reforms, a pickup in rural demand, and sustained festive momentum, a report said on Friday.Financial services firm PL Capital said in a report that improved affordability, easier financing, and recovering consumer sentiment supported broad‑based volume growth across passenger vehicles, two‑wheelers, and commercial…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) India’s real GDP growth rate has been projected at 7.4 per cent in FY 2025-26, up from 6.5 per cent during FY 2024-25, according to the advanced estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday.The buoyant growth in the services sector has been found to be a major driver with a robust growth of 9.9 per cent at constant prices in FY 2025-26 for financial services, real estate, professional services, and public administration.Trade, hotels, transport, and com…
Luxembourg City, Jan 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India and Luxembourg can collaborate much more productively in fintech, space, digital world and Artificial Intelligence (AI). In his opening remarks during his meeting with Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel, EAM Jaishankar said that he looked forward to the talks and expressed confidence that both nations can benefit from the discussions.”I could see that we have a v…
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) As India steps into 2026, the equity market finds itself at an important turning point. After a phase largely driven by strong domestic liquidity, the focus is now shifting toward earnings delivery, policy stability and the broader health of the economy. Market experts believe this transition could define how Indian equities perform in the year ahead.The year 2025 delivered mixed results for investors. The Nifty touched a record high of 26,326 on December 1 and ended the ye…