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NEW DELHI: Bajaj Auto on Sunday said its exports to Venezuela accounts for less than 1 per cent of its total overseas shipments. The South American country has plunged into a crisis after the US captured its President, Nicolas Maduro, on Saturday. “We do export to Venezuela. Pulsar and Boxer are very popular, but these…

India has emerged as the world’s largest rice producer, surpassing China with an output of 150.18 million tonnes, Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Sunday.The announcement came as the minister released 184 new varieties of 25 crops developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) at an event in the national capital.Addressing…

The broader macro backdrop for Indian equities remains stable heading into 2026, supported by healthier corporate balance sheets and early signs of an earnings recovery across sectors, according to ICICI Prudential Alternate Investments. However, after a long market upcycle and widespread rerating, much of the optimism on growth and profits is already reflected in stock…

Unsold housing inventory across India’s top seven cities increased by 4 per cent last year, as the supply of new homes continued to exceed buyer demand, according to data released by real estate consultant Anarock.The total number of unsold residential units in the primary market stood at 5,76,617 at the end of 2025, compared with…

A US-led takeover or restructuring of Venezuela’s oil sector could bring a major financial and strategic gain for India, potentially helping recover nearly $1 billion in long-pending payments and restarting crude production from oilfields operated by Indian firms, according to analysts and industry sources.India was once among the largest buyers of Venezuelan heavy crude, importing…

Mis-selling continues to be a key concern in the insurance sector, with the regulator asking insurers to dig deeper into the root causes behind such practices, according to the latest annual report of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai).While the total number of grievances against life insurers remained largely unchanged at 1,20,429…

Adani Group officially commences 570 MW Wangchhu hydro power project in Bhutan Adani Group officially commences 570 MW Wangchhu hydro power project in Bhutan Adani Group officially commences 570 MW Wangchhu hydro power project in Bhutan Adani Group officially commences 570 MW Wangchhu hydro power project in Bhutan Adani Group officially commences 570 MW Wangchhu…

Indian equity markets are likely to take cues from a busy calendar of macroeconomic data, global developments and foreign investor activity in the week ahead, according to market analysts Markets are entering a data-heavy phase both in India and overseas, coinciding with the early part of the earnings season. Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research at Religare…

Foreign investors have began the new year as sellers, extending last year’s heavy withdrawal from Indian equities. In the first two trading sessions of January 2026, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) withdrew Rs 7,608 crore, or roughly $846 million, signalling continued caution at the start of the year. The fresh pullout follows a steep exit in…

Last week, Indian equity markets ended on a firm note, pushing up the combined market value of seven of the country’s ten most-valued companies by Rs 1,23,724.19 crore. The rally was led by Reliance Industries, which emerged as the biggest wealth creator during the period. The positive sentiment was reflected in the benchmark indices as…