Sakshi Batra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi, stressing the importance of Centre-State collaboration to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Addressing Chief Ministers and stakeholders, he highlighted India's resilience amid global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, inflation pressures, and energy security concerns. According to Aishwarya Paliwal of India Today, the Prime Minister called on states to actively support and implement key central government initiatives while ensuring that flagship schemes reach citizens at the grassroots level. The meeting also focused on identifying areas where states may require additional support from the Centre. Discussions emphasized coordinated governance, policy execution, and sustained economic momentum as India advances toward its long-term development goals.

As the Narendra Modi-led government completes 12 years at the Centre, India reflects on a period marked by major policy reforms, infrastructure expansion, digital transformation, manufacturing initiatives and an evolving global profile. Supporters view this as a phase of decisive governance and national renewal, while critics continue to debate the pace and impact of these changes. The discussion also turns to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead as India pursues its ambition of becoming a developed economy.To analyse this journey, we are joined by an eminent CII panel featuring Narayan Sethuramon, Managing Director, Sanmar Matrix Metals and Chairman, CII Taskforce on Building Export Competitiveness and Supply Chain Resilience; Ravi Raghavan, Managing Director, BFW and Co-Chairman, CII National Committee – Capital Goods & Engineering; and Sunil Chordia, Chairman, CII MSME Council. The panel discusses India's manufacturing push, exports, MSME growth, supply chain resilience, investment climate and the roadmap for the next phase of economic development.

Deven Choksey, MD, DR Choksey FinServ Private Limited, shares his perspective on the challenges facing the Tata Group and the importance of stronger investor engagement. He emphasizes that while the group enjoys a rich legacy and operates several market-leading businesses, sustained value creation also requires clear communication with shareholders and the broader investment community. According to Choksey, investors increasingly expect greater visibility into business strategies, growth plans, and long-term value drivers. He highlights the need for corporate leadership to actively showcase the strengths of individual group companies and address investor concerns directly. Effective communication, transparency, and confidence-building measures can play a significant role in shaping market perception and supporting long-term shareholder value.

Fresh developments are emerging in the U.S.-Iran situation as per Axios reports indicate that the ceasefire understanding has been extended by another 60 days. The reported framework is said to include Lebanon and creates additional time for diplomatic engagement and nuclear negotiations. Discussions are also expected to cover Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and a possible broader agreement in a future phase. Markets are closely tracking the development, with expectations that sustained stability in the region could influence global crude oil supply and pricing trends. For economies like India, softer oil prices could help ease imported inflation pressures. The extension is being seen as an opportunity for diplomacy while investors assess the broader economic and geopolitical impact.

Gold Prices At Rs 1.47 Lakh/10 g; Silver At Rs 2.34 Lk/Kg. Should You Invest?

India's stock markets staged a sharp rebound as easing global tensions and cooling crude oil prices boosted investor sentiment. In this edition of What's Hot, Business Today TV's Sakshi Patra decodes whether the rally has enough strength to sustain or if caution is still warranted. Market expert Gaurav Sharma of Globe Capital shares his top sectoral bets, explains why pharma, renewable energy and select financial names continue to offer opportunities, and reveals why stock-specific investing remains crucial in the current environment. The discussion also covers the impact of US-Iran peace developments, the outlook for crude oil, gold versus equities, FII flows, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, Vedanta's demerger play, Dabur's USFDA concerns and the sectors investors should avoid. Watch the full conversation for actionable market insights.

From ICICI Bank To Trent, Nifty's Top Bluechips Have Faced The Brunt Of FII Selloff

Crude oil prices have slipped sharply to around $86 per barrel amid growing optimism over a possible Iran-US diplomatic breakthrough. But will this global development translate into lower fuel prices for Indian consumers? In this insightful conversation, energy expert Narendra Taneja explains why the oil market is reacting positively to President Donald Trump's comments and what it means for India's economy, oil marketing companies, LPG prices, and energy security. He also highlights how India is paying a premium above benchmark crude prices and why the financial health of OMCs remains under pressure despite the recent correction in oil prices. Watch this detailed breakdown to understand the real impact on your pocket.

IFCI Shares Rally 20%. What's The NSE Connection?

Welcome back to another episode of Tech-It-Easy, your definitive weekly round-up of the biggest stories dominating the tech universe, brought to you by Business Today!We kick off with a major domestic update: India has officially placed a regulatory pause on Starlink’s satellite internet rollout, shaking up the local broadband landscape. Moving over to artificial intelligence, Anthropic has officially unleashed Claude Fable 5, a massive, next-generation "Mythos-class" model packed with heavy-duty safety guardrails.In the social media space, aesthetic perfectionists rejoice! Instagram is finally letting you completely reorder your profile grid via drag-and-drop, breaking free from strict chronological order.Finally, we dive into a viral internet moment as tech leader Asha Sharma makes waves online by giving away free Xbox consoles to Xbox fans!What was your favorite tech story from this week? Tell us in the comments and follow Business Today TV for more