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Natural diamonds are shining again as De Beers-led supply cuts lift prices
Natural diamond prices are experiencing a significant rebound, climbing 5-8% year-on-year, driven by reduced supply from major miners and renewed investor interest. Solitaires are increasingly seen as an asset class, with younger generations like Gen Z and millennials leading the demand, viewing them for both aspirational value and investment potential due to their inherent rarity. India plays a crucial role, now accounting for 12% of global diamond demand value.
Tata Steel pumps ₹1,625 crore into Singapore arm as global investment push continues
Tata Steel has invested ₹1,625 crore in its Singapore-based subsidiary T Steel Holdings. The move is part of a larger investment programme that allows the steelmaker to invest up to $26.21 billion in the overseas unit.
Manglam Group to invest Rs 350 crore in Sheraton hotel in Jaipur
Rajasthan's Manglam Group is investing Rs 350 crore to build a 220-key Sheraton Hotel on the Jaipur-Ajmer Highway, marking their third partnership with Marriott International. This project is part of a larger Rs 1,000 crore hospitality investment plan. The hotel aims to showcase Jaipur's culture and boost its global profile for tourism and business, leveraging its strategic location near key destinations and a major SEZ.
India may not be winning the AI race, but its economy is still growing fast: S&P
While economies linked to semiconductor manufacturing are benefiting the most from the AI investment boom, India’s growth remains supported by strong domestic demand, according to S&P Global Ratings. The agency expects the economy to grow around 6.6% despite global trade uncertainties.
No slowdown yet, but inflation and El Niño are risks: ITC's Sanjiv Puri
ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri revealed plans for a Rs 20,000 crore investment over the medium term, including hotel expansion. He highlighted strong Indian economic fundamentals despite global uncertainties, with inflation and El Niño as key concerns. Puri emphasized sustained margin expansion in FMCG, aiming for 80-100 basis points annually, and sees significant growth potential in nutrition-focused offerings and exports.
DMart Shares in Focus: Geojit Bullish on Store Rollout Strategy — Check Target Price
DMart's investment case continues to rest on a long, visible runway for store-led growth, underpinned by consistent execution, according to Geojit.
Meta’s $4.5-billion sandbox: what's at stake for Kunal Shah, WhatsApp and Cred
Meta’s landmark $900 million investment in Cred gives it a vital foothold in India’s UPI race and turns the premium fintech platform into a global commercial test bed for WhatsApp’s monetization push.
Info Edge jumps after detailing strong gains from AI and deeptech bets
Info Edge (India) rose 3.30% to Rs 1,016.75 after the company shared a detailed update on its startup investment portfolio, highlighting strong gains from its artificial intelligence (AI), deeptech and consumer technology bets.
Indian economy remains resilient but adverse monsoon could weigh on growth and inflation outlook, says RBI bulletin
Amid this challenging global environment, Indias economy grew by 7.8% in the fourth quarter of 2025-26, supported by strong private consumption and fixed investment. High-frequency indicators for the first two months of 2026-27 suggest that economic momentum has remained strong. Although consumer price inflation increased in May, it remained broadly under control.
India CPI-inflation remains anchored despite a pick-up in May, notes RBI Bulletin
According to Reserve Bank of Indias June bulletin, geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions persisted, despite the recent interim peace deal in West Asia. Amidst the challenging global environment, the Indian economy grew at 7.8 per cent in Q4:2025-26, supported by private consumption and fixed investment. High-frequency indicators during the first two months suggest sustained economic momentum in 2026-27. Despite a pick-up in May, CPI-inflation remained anchored. Indias external sector remained resilient, supported by FDI inflows and adequate foreign exchange reserves.
MHADA’s 925-acre Mumbai redevelopment pipeline may draw Rs 4 lakh cr investment
Mumbai's housing redevelopment is set for a massive Rs 4 lakh crore investment, promising 75,000 rehabilitation tenements and 30,000 MHADA units. This large-scale urban renewal, covering 925 acres across 11 projects, aims to transform ageing colonies and densely populated areas. The new Construction & Development Agency model prioritizes residents with transit rent support and maintenance funds, attracting major developers like Adani and Reliance.
Global economy remains fragile despite US-Iran truce, but India has buffers to weather shocks: RBI
Global economic fragility persists despite a US-Iran truce, with risks of renewed inflation and supply disruptions if tensions re-escalate. However, India remains well-positioned due to strong fundamentals like steady growth and anchored inflation. While a weak monsoon poses a domestic challenge, the nation's external sector shows resilience, supported by robust foreign exchange reserves and consistent investment inflows.