India, China seen leading growth in green bond market: Moody's report

According to a report by Moody's Investors Service, the global green bond market is expected to cross US$ 40 billion, with India and China being the top contributors to the green investment.

India ranked second on global business optimism Index in September quarter

India's ranking in Grant Thornton's International Business Report has improved to second place during July-September quarter from fourth place during April-June quarter, led by higher optimism on the underlying strength of the economy, consistent high growth rate, entrepreneurial dynamism creating new opportunities and lower reliance on global trade.

Industrial development along ports to get a push

The Ministry of Shipping plans to launch the National Perspective Plan (NPP) by January 2016 which aims at comprehensive and integrated development of Indian coastline by identifying potential geographical regions to be called Coastal Economic Zones (CEZs) extending 300-500 km along the coast and 200-300 km inland.

Ease of doing business gets a push; government clears two ordinances

The Union Cabinet has approved two ordinances, first to make India a preferable destination compared to overseas courts for companies to settle their commercial disputes, and second to setup commercial benches in high courts for quicker resolution of disputes.

Private companies announce new projects worth Rs 2.25 lakh crore, highest quarterly commitment since 2011

Private companies announced new projects worth about Rs 225,000 crore (US$ 34.6 billion) in the July-September period, which was highest in any quarter since 2011 and 54 per cent higher than the same period in 2014.

IPO fund-mobilisation hits five-year high

Indian companies have raised nearly Rs 7,500 crore (US$ 1.1 billion) in 2015 so far from 16 initial public offerings (IPOs), which is the highest amount raised in the past five years and also six times the amount raised in 2014.

Media & entertainment sector to touch $100 bn by 2025, says BCG report

The Indian Media & Entertainment sector is expected to reach US$ 100 billion by 2025, from its current size of US$ 17.5 billion, due to its large capacity to consume new products and businesses, as per a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Boeing to assemble helicopters in India

US-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing plans to assemble one of its two helicopters namely, Chinook (heavy-lift) or Apache (attack type) in India, thus becoming yet another global company to invest in India encouraged by the ‘Make in India' campaign.

Rise in domestic coal output credit positive for power producers: Moody's

An increase in overall domestic coal output over past two years is a big positive for the entire power industry as it will reduce the dependence of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) on costlier imported coal and improve their financial profiles, according to Moody's

India and Russia discuss ways boost trade ties

India and Russia discussed ways to increase bilateral trade to US$ 30 billion from US$ 9.5 in 2014 and to enhance mutual direct investment to US$ 15 billion by 2025, during the 21st India-Russia Inter-Governmental Consultations, chaired by Minister for External Affairs Ms Sushma Swaraj and Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Mr Dmitry Rogozin.

Japan offers loan at 1% rate for India's $15 billion bullet train

Japan has offered to provide loan at less than one per cent interest rate for India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad costing US$ 15 billion, on the condition that India buys 30 per cent of equipment from Japanese firms.

Agreement between India and Egypt on Maritime Transport

The Union Cabinet has approved for signing of an agreement between India and Egypt on maritime transport with a view to strengthen co-operation and ensure mutual assistance on merchant shipping and other related maritime matters.