Economy

Ramco Systems eyes the sunshine eVTOL sector

Sam Jacob, CEO of Aviation, Aerospace and Defence, Ramco Systems The Chennai-based Ramco Systems has set its eyes on the emerging eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) markets. Ramco’s Aviation ERP system helps clients manage key functions in eVTOL lifecycle, right from manufacturing, supply chain and maintenance to flight operations, […]

Real estate: Institutional funding jumps 122% in Q2 as sector draws $1.8 billion; commercial segment dominates

This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. Institutional investments into India’s real estate sector surged to $1.80 billion in the second quarter of 2025, marking a sharp 122 per cent rise over the previous quarter, according to a new report by real estate consultancy firm Vestian. The rebound was led largely by […]

Manufacturing setback: India’s electronics sector faces twin blow from import curbs on gold compounds, rare earths; industry warns of supply disruption

This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. India’s electronics manufacturing industry is grappling with mounting pressure as recent restrictions on gold compound imports have compounded the sector’s ongoing struggle with China’s export curbs on rare earth magnets. As per news agency PTI, industry groups have warned that the dual hit could disrupt […]

Real estate sector defies gloom: Domestic capital drives growth despite FII pullback

The first half 2025 saw inflows to the tune of $3 billion in the real estate sector | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR Despite widespread reports of a challenging market and cautious buyer sentiment, India’s real estate sector continues to attract significant institutional investment, with the first half of the calendar year witnessing inflows to the […]

Recruitment surge: Public sector banks to hire 50,000 staff in FY26 amid expansion plans; monetisation of subsidiaries on cards

This is an AI-generayed image, used for representational puposes only. Public sector banks (PSBs) are set to recruit around 50,000 personnel in the ongoing financial year, with nearly 21,000 officer-level appointments, as lenders look to expand operations and boost customer services. The bulk of the recruitment drive will be led by the State Bank of […]

Pharma sector: Firms to clock 11% sales, EBITDA growth in Q1FY26; hospitals, diagnostics segments to outperform

This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. India’s pharmaceutical sector is likely to record a steady 11 per cent year-on-year growth in both sales and EBITDA for the first quarter of FY26, supported by sustained market traction across geographies, a new report by Kotak Institutional Equities has said. However, the report warned […]

Economy

Indian IT sector to see mixed Q1FY26 performance; mid-tier firms to outpace tier-1: Report

Generative AI is a significant growth driver, with many companies moving beyond proof-of-concept (PoC) to full-scale deployments  | Photo Credit: metamorworks The Indian Information and Technology (IT) sector will deliver a mixed performance in the first quarter of Financial Year (FY) 2026, with tier-1 companies likely to post muted revenue growth, while mid-tier firms are […]

Economy

Several structural, operational and systemic challenges continue to hold back full potential of logistics sector: Report

(l-r)  Arun Kumar, President of AMTOI & Managing Director of InSynergy Supply Solution Pvt. Ltd; Sunil Paliwal, Chairperson, Chennai Port Authority and VN Shiva Shankar – Senior Vice President, SICCI & Founder, VNS Legal, at the release of Innovation and Tech Automation in Shipping and Logistics at the Southern Regional Shipping Conclave (6th edition) organised […]