WPI inflation eases to 3-month low of 2.04 pc in July
New Delhi, Aug 14 – India’s wholesale price inflation slowed to a 3-month low of 2.04 per cent in July compared to the same month last year, mainly due to a decline in vegetable prices, according to figures released by the Commerce Ministry
Regional conference in Thailand explores digital economy cooperation
Bangkok, Aug 2 - Policymakers, industry executives, representatives of associations and experts gathered in Thailand's capital to share insights on digital economy cooperation and development in Southeast Asia at a regional conference.
Textile factory resumes operation in Afghanistan
Kabul, Aug 1 - The operation of a textile plant in south Afghanistan's Kandahar province was resumed after more than two decades of suspension, General Director of the plant Mawlawi Mohammad Salim Sabir said on Thursday.
UPI transactions surge 35 pc to reach Rs 20.64 lakh crore in July: NPCI
New Delhi, Aug 1 - The Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based transactions surged once again in the month of July, reaching Rs 20.64 lakh crore against Rs 20.07 lakh crore in the previous month – a massive 35 per cent surge (year-on-year), the data
India best performer among top 5 stock markets, mcap reaches over $5.5 trillion
Mumbai, July 31 - India is the best-performing stock market among the top five globally, and it delivered over 25 per cent return (in terms of market cap) from the beginning of 2024.
FM Sitharaman slams Oppn’s ‘misleading campaign’ on Budget 2024, cites UPA-era figures
New Delhi, July 30 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday reiterated her defence of the Union Budget 2024-2025 and said that the government didn’t ‘discriminate’ between BJP and non-BJP states, as claimed by the Opposition parties.
India warehousing space demand skyrockets amid robust manufacturing: Report
Mumbai, July 30 - Amid growing demand from the manufacturing sector, warehouse transactions across eight primary markets in India were recorded at 23 million square feet in the first half this year, a report showed on Tuesday.
Delhi-NCR 5th most expensive office space rental market in Asia-Pacific: Report
Mumbai, July 29 - Delhi-NCR is the fifth most expensive office space rental market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, as transactions across the three major markets in India saw a notable 50 per cent increase in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, a
Hiring for power & energy sector in India surge 9 pc in H1 FY25: Report
Bengaluru, July 29 - Hiring for the power and energy sector in India is surging 9.01 per cent in H1 FY25, indicating a move towards a low-carbon future, driven by significant government initiatives, according to a report on Monday.
Adani Wilmar clocks highest-ever net profit at Rs 313 crore in Q1 as edible oil prices stabilise
Ahmedabad, July 29 - Adani Wilmar Limited on Monday posted strong profits with the highest-ever PAT of Rs 313 crore in the April-June quarter (Q1 FY25), as revenue reached Rs 14,169 crore, a 12 per cent volume growth (year-on-year).
Ola Electric IPO to open in Rs 72-76 price band for subscription on August 2
New Delhi, July 29 - Homegrown EV firm Ola Electric is set to offer shares in the price band of Rs 72-76 in its initial public offering (IPO) worth Rs 5,500 crore that will open for subscription on August 2 and close on
India now home to more than 1.4 lakh startups: Union Minister
New Delhi, July 26 - India now has more than 1.4 lakh startups, as the government continues to nurture innovation and encourage investments in the ecosystem, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, informed on Friday.
Stock market in top gear after Budget, logs best weekly streak in last 6 years
Mumbai, July 27 - Indian stock market witnessed a stellar rally in the Budget week. Last week, Sensex and Nifty surged by 728 points or 0.90 per cent and 303 points or 1.24 per cent respectively. This was the eighth consecutive week when
Nifty closes at all-time high, Sensex surges by 1,292 pts
Mumbai, July 26 - Indian equity indices closed in the green on Friday following broad based buying in all segments of the markets.
India’s business activity surges to 3-month high in July
New Delhi, July 25 - India's business activity accelerated to a three-month high in July as the services sector surged and manufacturing picked up momentum leading to companies hiring at the fastest pace in 18 years, according to the latest HSBC's survey.
Sensex trades lower amid volatility
Mumbai, July 24 - India's frontline indices opened in the red on Wednesday as heavyweights like HUL and Bajaj Finance emerged as top losers.
Budget reflects PM Modi’s vision for India’s growth: MP Finance Minister
Bhopal, July 23 - Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda on Tuesday said the comprehensive annual Budget presented on Tuesday showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi government’s vision for the country.
This Budget key to make India a developed nation: Haryana CM
Gurugram, July 23 - Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said that the first full Budget of the NDA government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to fulfil the hopes and aspirations of the poor, women, farmers, and
Budget 2024: Good at macro level but fails to address concerns of middle-class
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first budget of Modi 3.0 and middle-class taxpayers were expecting some tax cuts.
Budget: Leading tea body welcomes scheme for welfare of tea workers
Guwahati, July 23 - The Tea Association of India (TAI), the largest tea industry body in India, on Tuesday welcomed the scheme “Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana'' (PMCSPY)”, announced in the Central budget 2024-25 devised for the welfare of tea workers especially