Friday, September 04
Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that India's exports have rebounded this month till 21 November after falling 12% last month and are now in the positive zone, as reported by PTI.Goyal said that sectors like seafood have shown healthy growth and and as per quick estimates the country's merchandise exports continue to be on an upward trajectory till November 21 as compared to the same period last year.After chairing the Board of Trade meeting Goyal told the reporters that the exports are in the positive territory and significant growth has been seen in several sectors. In October exports had fallen by 11.8% to USD 34.38 billion due to high US tariffs. On the other hand the country recorded a record high trade deficit of USD 41.68 billion due to an increase in gold imports.In the April–Oc
India’s corporate earnings may finally rebound in 2026 after a weak year marked by single-digit profit growth, says Sridhar Sivaram, Investment Director at Enam Holdings.He told ET Now that while early signs of improvement are visible, true earnings momentum will emerge only next year—powered by a key policy pivot, rate cuts and rising consumption.Consumption cycle returning after years of investment-led strategySivaram said the government’s strong focus on capital expenditure in recent years came at the cost of consumption, which was “nobody’s theme” until recently.But that has now changed and GST rate cuts, tax reductions in the FY Budget, lower inflation, and slower execution of capex plans are together shifting attention back to consumer demand. “It takes 6–12 months fo
Shares of air conditioner maker Blue Star can gain as much as 10% from current levels, according to Motilal Oswal. The brokerage initiated coverage with a Neutral rating, adding that the stock is fairly priced right now.With a price target of Rs 1,950 per share, the domestic brokerage forecasts an upside potential of 10% from current levels. Motilal Oswal states that the company is steadily gaining market share in the Indian room air conditioning (RAC) segment. Its share improved to 14% in FY25 from 7% in FY14. The company is now targeting 15% share by FY27E. “We estimate that its unitary cooling product (UCP) revenue would decline 3% YoY in FY26, primarily due to a weak summer season. However, we project revenue growth of 19%/18% YoY in FY27/FY28, fueled by a recovery in demand,” anal
Tata Motors is all set to unveil the much-anticipated 2025 Sierra SUV in India today. The launch event kicks off at 12 PM. While the focus for now is on the ICE variants, an all-electric version is expected to arrive later. The Sierra — a nameplate that disappeared from the market back in 2003 — is rumored to start at around ₹10–11 lakh (ex-showroom). Ahead of the launch, some dealerships have begun noting down customer interest with small token amounts, sometimes as low as ₹11,000. These, however, are not official bookings; rather, dealers are gauging demand and keeping potential buyers in the loop. Formal reservations are likely to open right after the launch. Tata Sierra: Design & Styling The 2025 Sierra adopts a completely modern design while retaining a hint of its iconi
Another India vs Pakistan cricket match is on the horizon. As the Men's T20 Cricket World Cup date nears, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has likely scheduled the marquee India vs Pakistan clash for February 15, 2026, as per a report by ESPNcricinfo. The 2026 edition will run from February 7 to March 8 and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.Also Read: India win cricket's first blind women's T20 World CupThe match will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium and will be India’s third group-stage fixture, according to details learned by ESPNcricinfo ahead of the ICC’s official schedule release in Mumbai on Tuesday.This will also be the first clash between the rivals since their tense encounters at the 2025 Asia Cup. As per the report, India and Pakistan have been placed in the
