Stock markets see volatility as Biden drops out of US presidential race
New Delhi, July 22 - With US President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 race for the White House, stock markets worldwide, including in Asia, may see a volatile period ahead, experts said on Monday.
Union Budget: India to give further push to green energy
New Delhi, July 22 - The Union Budget 2024-2025 will give a further push to prioritise environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability initiatives to drive long-term economic growth and environmental resilience, experts said on Monday.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman to present Economic Survey 2023-24 in Parliament today
New Delhi, July 22 - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will release the Economic Survey 2023-24 on Monday, the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Centre to sign over 70 MoUs with startups to empower the disabled
New Delhi, July 21 - The government is set to sign more than 70 MoUs on Monday between the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) and various startups and private organisations.
Union Budget: Investments in rural infrastructure key to boost new economy
New Delhi, July 21 - There is a need to infuse investments in districts and rural areas both for accelerating traditional economic activities as well as the new economy especially focused on circularity, experts have said.
Union Budget: Markets bet big on defence, capital goods, electronics manufacturing, tourism
New Delhi, July 21 - As the Centre is set to present the Union Budget 2024-2025 on July 23, stock market experts bet big on four key sectors -- capital goods, defence, electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM) and Tourism.
FPIs infuse Rs 44,344 crore in stock markets this month ahead of Union Budget
Mumbai, July 20 - Foreign portfolio investors (FPI) continued the investment momentum in the stock markets in India, infusing around Rs 44,344 crore in equity and debt this month (till July 19).
Indian startups secured over $200 million in funding this week
New Delhi, July 20 - The Indian startup ecosystem saw more than $200 million in funding this week in 25 deals -- a significant surge from nearly $116.26 million last week.
International Excellence Award presented to distinguished forensic investigator and visionary leader
London, July 20 - The House of Commons at the British Parliament witnessed a momentous occasion as CA Arpit Jagdish Kabra was honoured with the prestigious International Excellence Award. This recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions to the field of forensic investigation and his
Union Budget: Time to further modernise agri sector with corporate investments
New Delhi, July 20 - There is a further need to modernise agriculture and the private sector, especially in new research, post-harvest infrastructure and exports, industry experts said on Saturday.
India’s rich history, vibrant culture highlighted at Korea international fair
Ilsan, July 20 - India's rich history and vibrant culture grabbed the spotlight as the ninth Korea International Tourism Fair kicked off at Ilsan in northwest of Seoul.
Yes Bank clocks 47 per cent jump in Q1 net profit at Rs 502 crore
New Delhi, July 20 -Private sector lender Yes Bank on Saturday reported a standalone net profit of Rs 502 crore for the April-June quarter of 2024-25 which represents a 47 per cent jump over the corresponding figure of Rs 342.5 crore for the
HDFC Bank posts 35% rise in net profit at Rs 16,175 crore for April-June quarter
New Delhi, July 20 - HDFC Bank on Saturday reported a 35 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 16,175 crore for the April-June quarter of the current financial year from Rs 11,952 crore in the same period of 2023-24.
100 crore new jobs to be created globally in 20 years, India to have 25 pc share
New Delhi, July 20 - The world is likely to see a huge addition of 100 crore new workers in the global economy in the next 20 years and India will have at least 25 per cent share of it, Ved Mani Tiwari,
Commercial vehicle sales surge amid rapid urbanisation, economic growth in India
New Delhi, July 20 - Driven by friendly government policies, rapid urbanisation and economic growth, sales volumes of commercial vehicles (CV) have nearly recovered to the pre-Covid times, according to Girish Wagh, Executive Director of Tata Motors.
Economic Survey to be tabled in Parliament on July 22
New Delhi, July 20 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey in Parliament on July 22, a day ahead of the Union Budget, which will be a report card on the economy and also the growth outlook ahead.
No flights cancelled, only few delays: Air India on Microsoft outage
New Delhi, July 20 - Air India, on Saturday, said that none of its flights was cancelled due to the massive CrowdStrike-Microsoft outage, barring some delays due to the impact of the outage on airport services.
UPI adding up to 60 lakh new users every month, global adoption surge
New Delhi, July 20 - The digital payment growth continues to surge and Unified payments Interface (UPI) is now adding up to 60 lakh new users every month.
Airport systems working normally: Aviation Ministry on Microsoft outage
New Delhi, July 20 - The Civil Aviation Ministry said on Saturday that airline systems across airports in India have resumed operations normally after a mega Microsoft Windows outage hit systems globally.
Microsoft outage gave seizure to automotive supply chain: Musk
New Delhi, July 20 - Hitting hard at Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, tech billionaire Elon Musk has said that the mega Windows outage “gave a seizure to the automotive supply chain”.