Business

India’s industrial production growth slowed to a five-month low of 4.1% in March, impacted by the West Asia conflict. Manufacturing output saw a marginal increase, though several key sectors experienced declines. Experts anticipate lingering global risks and supply chain disruptions to continue posing challenges to industrial activity.

Maruti Suzuki achieved record revenue of over Rs 1.8 lakh crore in 2025-26, driven by strong sales of 24.2 lakh vehicles. Despite a 19.9% revenue surge, net profit saw a marginal 1.2% increase due to rising operational costs. The company anticipates producing an additional 2.5 lakh vehicles this year as supply chain issues resolve and

The government has revived the strategic sale of its stake in IDBI Bank, along with LIC’s holding, after previous bids were rejected. A fresh valuation is underway, with officials considering whether to re-engage existing bidders or restart the process to expedite the sale and maintain investor confidence.