Responding to concerns over online hostility against Indians, the Zoho chief executive said developing domestic institutions and technology is the nation's most urgent priority.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio toured Reliance’s giant plant in Gujarat, signalling a push for tighter India‑US energy ties as oil prices climb and US midterm elections loom.
The state-of-the-art facility in Odisha will strengthen national financial resilience, secure critical economic data, and boost regional tech capabilities.
Benchmark indices erased early morning gains after Brent crude climbed towards $114 a barrel amid West Asian tensions, though domestic institutional strength continues to anchor long-term stability.
The Nifty IT index gained 2.6% after L&T Technology Services posted solid earnings and Jefferies identified re-rating potential across key technology exporters.
Foreign capital arriving for the Jio Platforms public issue and an 800-point surge in the Sensex push the currency to its strongest level in over a month.
The RBI clarified that October’s tightening of foreign‑exchange rules is designed to stop same‑day speculative trades, while affirming that capital‑account flows remain unhindered.
Indian equities rallied sharply after the finance minister acknowledged investor discussions on capital gains tax and highlighted robust corporate balance sheets.
Geopolitical unrest in the Gulf and upcoming US inflation data keep the greenback firm, while India relies on solid macro buffers to cushion currency swings.
The Finance Minister says India must customize its negotiations for different partners, contrasting the progress of the EU deal with tough ongoing talks with Washington.
