D2C Brands Drive Mall Leasing Surge in India

Direct-to-consumer brands now account for 27% of India's retail leasing, with fashion, food & beverage, and jewelry leading the offline expansion from Mumbai to tier II cities.

Raja Venkatraman's 3 Stock Picks for 4 February Trading

Market expert Raja Venkatraman recommends three stocks to buy on 4 February 2026: CenturyPly, eClerx, and Sona Comstar. Get detailed analysis, entry points, targets, and market context following India-US trade deal optimism.

Promoter Ownership Falls Below 50% in India Inc

For the first time since 2020, promoter ownership in Indian listed companies has slipped below 50%, with public shareholding reaching 48.93% in Q3FY26. This shift signals a structural change toward diversified, market-driven ownership models.

Kanpur Police Bust Rs 7 Crore GST Fraud, Arrest 7

Kanpur police arrested seven individuals for allegedly stealing Rs 7.03 crore in input tax credit through fake firms and invoices. The accused include a chartered accountant and a former corporator's son.

Surat's Rs 10,593 Cr Budget: No Tax Hike, 8 New Bridges

Surat Municipal Corporation presents a historic Rs 10,593 crore draft budget for 2025-26 with Rs 593 crore increase. No property tax hike proposed. Major allocations for bridges, roads, green policy, and women's safety initiatives.

WestBridge Invests $45M in Carbon Removal Startup Varaha

WestBridge Capital leads $20M Series B funding for Gurugram-based Varaha, with additional $25M planned. The carbon removal firm projects $100M revenue over 2-3 years and operates across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Kenya.

US Tariff Cut to 18% on Indian Goods Boosts Maharashtra Exports

Industry bodies across Vidarbha and Maharashtra welcome the US tariff reduction to 18% on Indian goods, calling it timely relief that restores competitiveness in the world's largest consumer market and opens significant export opportunities for key region

India-US Deal Won't Cut Russian Oil Imports Soon

The India-US trade agreement is not expected to reduce India's Russian crude oil imports in the near term, with supplies continuing from non-sanctioned entities despite sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil.

US-India Trade Deal Slashes Tariffs, Lifts Gujarat Exports

The US-India trade agreement reduces tariffs from 50% to 18%, revitalizing Gujarat's export-driven economy. Sectors like textiles, chemicals, gems, and solar energy gain competitiveness, with industry leaders predicting capacity expansion and renewed US m

Cauvery Delta Farmers Seek Mettur Dam Water Release

Farmers in Tamil Nadu's Cauvery delta region are urging authorities to reopen Mettur dam and resume water release for irrigation, with crucial paddy crops still needing weeks to mature before harvest.

India-US Trade Deal: Key Sectors Protected, Benefits Outlined

Following PM Modi and President Trump's announcement, India confirms sensitive agriculture and dairy sectors are protected in the trade deal, while textiles, leather, and gems & jewellery stand to benefit. The agreement is expected to be finalized soon.

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