In Jan, FIIs posted highest outflows since Feb 2023 at $3.1bn

In Jan, FIIs posted highest outflows since Feb 2023 at $3.1bn

New Delhi, Feb 5 - Over the last 12 months, mid-caps and small-caps have gained 58 per cent and 69 per cent, respectively, while large-caps have risen 23 per cent, as per a research by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

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India’s services sector PMI surges to 6-month high

India’s services sector PMI surges to 6-month high

New Delhi, Feb 5 - Growth in India’s services sector rose to a 6-month high in January on the back of a higher demand and better outlook ahead, according to an HSBC report released on Monday.

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Paytm shares down at lower circuit of 10%

Paytm shares down at lower circuit of 10%

New Delhi, Feb 5 - Paytm shares are locked in lower circuit of 10 per cent on BSE.

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LIC Housing to focus on affordable housing segment, take a call on project finance in FY25

LIC Housing to focus on affordable housing segment, take a call on project finance in FY25

Chennai, Feb 5 - Completing internal rejig, migrating to a new information technology (IT) platform and focusing on the affordable housing segment, LIC Housing Finance Ltd hopes to increase its loan book size by 15 per cent next fiscal, said a top company

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Tata Motors jumps 7% after results

Tata Motors jumps 7% after results

New Delhi, Feb 5 - The global construct for equity markets continues to be good with the US doing well aided by a surprisingly strong economy, says V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services.

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Emergency Arbitrator denies Sony’s application against Zee

Emergency Arbitrator denies Sony’s application against Zee

New Delhi, Feb 4 - The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has denied the application for emergency interim relief filed by Sony against Zee Entertainment.

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Reliance wins IFR Asia’s ‘Issuer of the Year’ award for record fourth time

Reliance wins IFR Asia’s ‘Issuer of the Year’ award for record fourth time

New Delhi, Feb 3 - Reliance Industries Limited has been conferred with the IFR Asia’s ‘Issuer of the Year’ award for 2023 for achieving most optimal pricing for super-sized funding deals while overcoming multiple market challenges.

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Hyundai Motor India showcases ‘Mobility for All’ at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024

Hyundai Motor India showcases ‘Mobility for All’ at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024

New Delhi, Feb 3 - Hyundai Motor India Ltd. showcased its technologically-advanced products at the first ever Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024. Based on the theme 'Mobility for All', the Hyundai Motor India Pavilion in Hall No. 6, Pragati Maidan, presented the company’s

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Delhi Airport’s re-carpeted runway becomes operational: DIAL

Delhi Airport’s re-carpeted runway becomes operational: DIAL

New Delhi, Feb 3 - The GMR-led Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) on Saturday announced the completion of the re-carpeting and refurbishment work of Runway 10/28 (RWY 10/28 - also known as the second runway).

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Global banks face mounting losses on lending to troubled US commercial property sector

Global banks face mounting losses on lending to troubled US commercial property sector

London, Feb 3 - Nearly a year on from a banking crisis that led to the collapse of three US regional lenders and the emergency takeover of Credit Suisse in Europe, a fresh chill is running through banks as far apart as New

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India’s first solar-powered village in Gujarat a template for country to follow

India’s first solar-powered village in Gujarat a template for country to follow

Modhera, Feb 3 - A unique blend of tradition and modernity, the hamlet of Modhera, nestled in the heart of Gujarat, has carved its name in history by becoming India's first solar-powered village.

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Solar lights for Chamunda trail in HP; solar fencing for farmers to bar strays

Solar lights for Chamunda trail in HP; solar fencing for farmers to bar strays

Shimla, Feb 3 - The Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, where farming communities are vulnerable to the effects of climate change, is focusing on a renewable energy transition -- the path to keep 1.5 degrees Celsius in reach.

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Govt banks on big-ticket infra projects to put economy on growth track

Govt banks on big-ticket infra projects to put economy on growth track

New Delhi, Feb 3 - Big ticket infrastructure projects in the highways, railways and ports sector will continue to drive growth in the Indian economy as the government has stepped up the outlay for these investments in the interim budget for 2024-25.

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India can become $7-tn economy by 2030 if states stay small business-friendly

India can become $7-tn economy by 2030 if states stay small business-friendly

New Delhi, Feb 3 - The Finance Ministry said that ten years ago, India was the 10th largest economy in the world, with a GDP of USD 1.9 trillion at current market prices.

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PLI scheme buoys manufacturing sector, turns it into growth driver

PLI scheme buoys manufacturing sector, turns it into growth driver

New Delhi, Feb 3 - India's manufacturing sector has emerged as the main growth driver as the country continues to be a bright spot with an over 7 per cent GDP growth amid the global slowdown.

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EVs, renewables, semiconductors: Triple engine to power transition

EVs, renewables, semiconductors: Triple engine to power transition

New Delhi, Feb 3 - As India aspires to become a $5 trillion economy by 2025, sunrise sectors like Electric Vehicles (EVs), renewable energy, semiconductors, electronics manufacturing and more – which have the potential to transform the country’s economic landscape -- have been

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Multidimensional Poverty Index offers more nuanced view than monetary metric

Multidimensional Poverty Index offers more nuanced view than monetary metric

New Delhi, Feb 3 - Traditionally, poverty has been measured by assessing monetary resources available for an individual or household.

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Resilient farm sector hemmed in by climate crisis, storage blues, export curbs

Resilient farm sector hemmed in by climate crisis, storage blues, export curbs

New Delhi, Feb 3 - The agriculture sector plays a crucial role in the Indian economy as over 47 per cent of the country’s population is dependent on farming for their livelihood. A robust growth in the agricultural sector boosts the incomes of

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Startup ecosystem resilient enough to drive growth despite turbulent 2023

Startup ecosystem resilient enough to drive growth despite turbulent 2023

New Delhi, Feb 3 - Despite facing global challenges in 2023 like valuation issues, few IPOs, regulatory changes and macroeconomic and geopolitical trends, India remains the third largest tech start-up ecosystem globally, with over 950 tech startups founded last year.

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Higher exports, cheaper oil imports boost trade balance; Houthis cast a shadow

Higher exports, cheaper oil imports boost trade balance; Houthis cast a shadow

New Delhi, Feb 3 - Higher exports and lower prices for oil imports have helped India to reduce its trade deficit in recent months but the conflict in the Red Sea area which has emerged as a threat to shipping has emerged as

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