Niranjan Ghatule is an independent news editor and digital media creator covering global affairs, geopolitics, defence, diplomacy, financial markets, and breaking news. With a strong interest in international developments, he focuses on delivering timely, concise, and accessible news while providing context on events shaping politics, economies, and global relations.
Posts by Niranjan Ghatule:
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has acquired X (formerly Twitter) in an all-stock transaction, valuing xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion. This acquisition strengthens xAI’s position as a leader in AI research while integrating X’s vast social media platform.
This article highlights Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) recent contract with the Ministry of Defence for the supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) "Prachand" to the Indian Army and Air Force.
Dive into a detailed analysis of India’s stock market performance in FY25! From the Nifty 50’s steady climb to the explosive rallies in midcap and smallcap stocks, this blog breaks down the top gainers, biggest laggards, and sectoral trends that shaped the fiscal year.
This article analyzes India's borrowing trends and highlights a significant shift in fiscal policy—a decline in net borrowings for the first time in three years. Using official fiscal data, the article explores how the government's efforts to balance gross borrowings with increased debt repayments are leading to improved fiscal discipline.
This article discusses Policybazaar’s PB Partners decision to reduce commission payouts in its B2B broking business. The commission cuts range from an average of 5% for broking business associates to up to 20% in certain motor insurance segments. With PB Partners managing a vast network of over 200,000 agent partners and providing access to 25-26 general insurers
Tax loss harvesting is an intelligent tax-planning strategy used by savvy investors to reduce their capital gains tax liability. At its core, it involves selling underperforming investments at a loss to offset taxable gains from profitable investments. While it doesn’t eliminate taxes completely, it allows investors to defer tax payments, optimize their portfolios, and improve cash flow.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has secured a ₹11,800 crore contract from Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL) for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of a 2x660 MW Supercritical Thermal Power Plant at Korba West.
This article discusses Goldman Sachs' latest downgrade of the Indian IT sector due to growing macroeconomic uncertainties, particularly in the US. The firm has sharply cut its FY26E revenue growth forecast for Indian IT services to 4% YoY, citing slower US GDP growth and rising recession risks.
The U.S. auto industry is facing a major shift as President Donald Trump imposes a 25% tariff on imported cars and auto parts. This policy is set to impact global automakers differently, with luxury brands like Audi, Porsche, and Ferrari being hit the hardest, while companies with U.S.
Ferrari has announced a commercial policy update in response to new U.S. import tariffs on European cars. The luxury automaker will maintain existing terms for certain models while adjusting pricing for others by up to 10%. Despite potential profitability risks, Ferrari reaffirms its financial targets for 2025.
Asian Paints Limited has announced an expansion of its upcoming manufacturing facility for Vinyl Acetate Ethylene Emulsion (VAE), Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM), and Ethylene storage & handling in Dahej, Gujarat. The total project cost has been revised to ₹3,250 crores,
The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile & Auto Components is a government initiative launched in September 2021 with a budgetary outlay of ₹25,938 crore. It aims to boost domestic manufacturing of Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) products, reduce import dependency, and create employment.