capital expenditure
India's Economy Shows Resilient 7.3% Growth in Q2 Despite Uneven Development Patterns
Nov 25, 2025 02:56 pm CST
India's economy expanded by 7.3% in the July-September quarter, powered by strong rural and government spending despite weak private investment. While statistical factors like a low deflator may have enhanced the growth figures, India remains among the world's fastest-growing major economies despite external challenges including increased U.S. tariffs and foreign investment outflows.
Adani Portfolio Achieves Record Rs 67,870 Crore Capex and Rs 47,375 Crore EBITDA in H1 FY26
Nov 24, 2025 07:17 pm CST
The Adani Portfolio has reported exceptional financial performance in H1 FY26 with capital expenditure reaching Rs 67,870 crore ($7.6 billion) and EBITDA growing to Rs 47,375 crore ($5.3 billion). With trailing twelve months EBITDA at Rs 92,943 crore and ROA at 15.1%, the company remains on track to achieve its Rs 1.5 lakh crore capex target while maintaining strong financial metrics. Core infrastructure businesses contribute 83% of total EBITDA as the group accelerates growth aligned with India's Viksit Bharat initiative.
India's GDP Growth Projected to Moderate to 7% in Q2 FY26 Despite Strong Industrial Performance
Nov 17, 2025 08:32 pm CST
India's economic growth is forecast to moderate to 7% in Q2 FY26 from 7.8% in the previous quarter, with industrial sector performance strengthening to a five-quarter high of 7.8%. Despite slower services and agricultural growth, manufacturing is expected to benefit from festive inventory stocking, GST rationalization, and accelerated exports ahead of US tariffs.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Plans for World-Class Banking Institutions in India
Nov 06, 2025 08:46 pm CST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has outlined the government's vision for creating world-class banking institutions in India, confirming ongoing discussions with the Reserve Bank and financial sector leaders. The initiative comes amid continued banking consolidation efforts and the strategic divestment of IDBI Bank, as India aims to strengthen its financial infrastructure while expanding credit flow to support industrial growth.
Alphabet Achieves Historic $100 Billion Quarterly Revenue Milestone Powered by AI Innovation and Cloud Growth
Oct 30, 2025 12:57 pm CST
Alphabet, Google's parent company, has reported its first-ever quarterly revenue exceeding $100 billion, marking a historic milestone driven by robust growth across its core search business and AI-enhanced cloud division. The tech giant posted a 16% year-over-year increase to $102.3 billion in Q3, with net income surging 33% to $35 billion as Google Cloud revenue soared 34% to $15.2 billion. This performance highlights Alphabet's successful strategy in capitalizing on the artificial intelligence boom reshaping the tech landscape.
AI Investment Risks: What Could Derail The Technology Bull Market On Wall Street
Oct 16, 2025 12:44 am CST
Investors are monitoring potential vulnerabilities in AI investments despite record market highs. With approximately 50% of the S&P 500's $57 trillion market cap exposed to artificial intelligence, concerns about massive capital expenditures, return on investments, energy infrastructure limitations, and circular investment relationships between tech giants could signal trouble for the technology-driven bull market.
RBI Governor Confirms No Plans to Charge for UPI Transactions While Considering Digital Enforcement for Credit Purchases
Oct 01, 2025 05:01 pm CST
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has affirmed there are no plans to levy charges on UPI transactions, while the central bank evaluates a proposal for remotely locking phones purchased on credit during payment defaults. The RBI has also raised India's GDP growth projection to 6.8% for the current fiscal year, with Malhotra expressing confidence in continued economic growth alongside price stability.