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British Brands Eye India, But Immediate Price Relief Unlikely for Consumers

Indian consumers can expect more choices as British brands enter the market. Despite duty cuts, rupee depreciation and global factors may delay immediate price reductions.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 20, 2026

Business

HDFC Bank Posts ₹19,060 Crore Net Profit in Q1, Up 5% Year-on-Year

India's largest private lender, HDFC Bank, announced a standalone net profit of ₹19,060 crore for the first fiscal quarter, marking a 5% increase.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 19, 2026

Business

Kotak Mahindra Bank Reports Strong 26% Net Profit Growth in Q1FY26

Kotak Mahindra Bank announced a significant 26% rise in its net profit for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025-26, reaching ₹4,123 crore.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 19, 2026

Business

Yes Bank Reports Robust 33.4% Net Profit Surge in Q1, Driven by Strong Interest Income

Yes Bank has announced a significant 33.4% rise in its net profit for the first quarter of the current fiscal year, primarily fuelled by improved interest income.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 19, 2026

Business

Centre Extends Domestic Solar Cell Sourcing Mandate Till December 31

The Indian government has deferred the deadline for its domestic solar cell and module sourcing mandate, impacting renewable energy projects.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 19, 2026

Business

Quick Commerce Heats Up: India Sees 900 New Dark Stores in Three Months

India's quick commerce sector is rapidly expanding, with companies adding 900 new dark stores in just three months, intensifying competition for hyper-local delivery.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 18, 2026

Business

Indian Equities Soar on Robust Q1 Earnings, Sensex Jumps 965 Points

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, witnessed a significant rally today, with the Sensex climbing 965 points driven by robust first-quarter corporate earnings.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 18, 2026

Business

Gujarat, Maharashtra Lead NITI Aayog Index for Investor Attraction

Gujarat and Maharashtra have been identified by a NITI Aayog index as India's top states for attracting investment, showcasing their robust economic environments.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 18, 2026

Business

Indian Textile Sector Poised for Export Surge with New FTAs

New free trade agreements, especially with the UK, are set to provide significant tariff advantages for Indian textile exporters, boosting competitiveness and growth.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 18, 2026

Business

Government to Acquire Equity in Indian Semiconductor Startups, Boosts Domestic Chip Manufacturing

The Indian government is set to acquire equity stakes in domestic semiconductor startups, linking substantial funding to milestones to foster indigenous chip manufacturing.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 17, 2026

Business

India Inc's Q1 Revenue Growth Driven by Pricing, Not Volume, Says Crisil

Indian companies are projected to achieve 11-11.5% revenue growth in Q1, primarily due to their pricing power amidst persistent supply chain disruptions.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 17, 2026

Business

India Proposes Incentives for Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Technologies

India's automotive sector is poised for a significant shift as new draft regulations aim to reward manufacturers for integrating fuel-saving technologies.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 17, 2026

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