GENERAL
Indian Pharma Firms To Gain Up To $5 Bn From Global Patent Cliff: CareEdge
Indian pharmaceutical companies are poised to benefit from a major global patent expiry cycle, with drugs generating nearly $142 billion in sales in CY25 set to lose exclusivity between 2026 and 2030, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report estimates that the upcoming patent cliff could create a market opportunity of over $30-40 […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 19, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
Life Insurance Premium Growth Slows In May, Private Insurers Gain Ground
India’s life insurance industry witnessed a moderation in growth during May 2026, with new business premiums (NBP) rising 5.1% year-on-year (y-o-y) to ₹32,030.9 crore, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The slowdown came after a strong start to FY27 and was largely attributed to normalisation in group single-premium business and base effects. The industry […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 11, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
Credit Card Spending Growth Tapers To 7.1% In April Post Fiscal-End Surge
India’s credit card spending growth moderated in April 2026 following elevated spending activity during the March fiscal year-end period, even as digital payments and e-commerce transactions continued to support overall consumption trends. According to a CareEdge Ratings report, aggregate credit card spending rose 7.1% year-on-year to ₹1.98 lakh crore in April 2026. However, spending moderated […]
CW Bureau
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May 29, 2026
GENERAL
India’s Data Centre Boom: Capacity Set To Quadruple To 4 GW By 2030
India’s data centre capacity is projected to grow fourfold to 4 GW by 2030, driven by rapid digitisation, cost competitiveness, and the rising adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Currently, India accounts for around 4% of the global data centre market, with a capacity of 1.2 GW in 2025, which is expected to expand significantly over […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 27, 2026
