Centre launches Rs 750 crore fund for tech startups to boost agriculture
Mumbai, July 12 - The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare in collaboration with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Friday launched a Rs 750 crore ‘Agri Sure’ fund for startups to promote investment in innovative, technology-driven and high-impact
India shows remarkable resilience amid global challenges: Industry
New Delhi, July 13 - India has shown remarkable resilience amid global challenges by continuously moving on a high growth trajectory on the back of prudent policy measures and vigilant monetary policy stance, industry experts said on Saturday.
Food prices set to cool off in coming months as monsoon progresses: Experts
New Delhi, July 13 - The food prices are projected to cool off in the coming months and the inflation trajectory to soften and stabilise between 4 and 4.5 per cent, industry experts have said.
Indian Railways adds 92 general coaches in 46 trains to ‘benefit’ common man
New Delhi, July 12 - In order to provide “convenience” to the general category passengers, Indian Railways has expanded the number of coaches in 46 important long-distance trains, by installing 92 new general category coaches in them, the Ministry of Railways said on
India’s forex reserves surge to lifetime high of $657.2 billion
Mumbai, July 12 - India’s foreign exchange reserves jumped by $5.16 billion to scale a lifetime high of $657.16 billion during the week ended July 5, according to RBI data released on Friday.
India’s score on SDG index shoots up as poverty level dips, economy grows
New Delhi, July 12 - India's overall Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) score has shot up to 71 in 2023-24, compared to 66 in 2020-21 on the back of significant progress on eliminating poverty, providing decent work, economic growth, climate action and life on
Vizhinjam Port to help put India on top of global maritime map: Sarbananda Sonowal
Kolkata, July 12 - Congratulating the Adani Group for their commitment and perseverance for developing a world-class port in Kerala, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said that the performance of Vizhinjam Port will set a new benchmark, helping position
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HCLTech logs over 20 pc net income growth at Rs 4,257 crore in Q1 FY25
New Delhi, July 12 - Global technology company HCLTech on Friday reported Rs 28,057 crore in revenue for the April-June quarter (Q1 FY25), down 1.6 per cent (on-quarter) but up 6.7 per cent (year-on-year), with net income at Rs 4,257 crore -- up
India’s industrial production posts 5.9 pc growth in May
New Delhi, July 12 - India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose by 5.9 per cent in May this year, compared to the same month last year, and accelerating from 5 per cent in April, data released by the Ministry of Statistics on
India’s CPI inflation edges up to 5.08 pc in June
New Delhi, July 12 - India’s consumer price inflation edged up to 5.08 per cent in June this year compared to the same month of the previous year as high prices of vegetables and pulses pushed up food inflation during the month, figures
Flexi staffing industry rose over 15 pc, 220K flexible jobs created in FY24: Report
New Delhi, July 12 - Flexi staffing industry increased 15.3 per cent (year-on-year) in the previous fiscal (FY24), up from 14 per cent, and about 220,000 flexible jobs were created, a new report has shown.
Indian Railways achieves record coal loading of 728 million tons in 2023-24
New Delhi, July 12 - Indian Railways has recorded a 59.6 million tons increase in its coal loading during the financial year 2023-24 to reach a record 787.58 million tons from the corresponding figure of 727.98 million tons in 2022-23, according to figures
Sensex closes at all-time high, tech stocks lead rally
Mumbai, July 12 - Indian equity benchmarks closed in the green following a rally in IT stocks on Friday.
UP to export 40 tonnes of mangoes to Japan & Malaysia in 2024: CM Yogi
Lucknow, July 12 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that the state will export 40 tonnes of mangoes to Japan and Malaysia this year and will also export the famous Dussehri mangoes to the US.
Peak XV Partners opens applications for 10th cohort of ‘Surge’ programme in India
New Delhi, July 12 - Venture capital and growth investing firm Peak XV Partners, on Friday, announced that the application is now open for the 10th cohort of its rapid scale-up programme for early-stage companies 'Surge', which will begin in October in India.
Kumaraswamy asks NMDC to commit to production target of 100 million tonnes
Hyderabad, July 12 - Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy has called on National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) officials to commit to their goal of 100 million tonnes of iron ore production by 2030, as a tribute to the Honourable
PM’s vision of ‘Purvodaya’ for NE region to be gateway of India’s progress: DoNER Minister Scindia
Guwahati/Shillong, July 12 - Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Purvodaya’ for this region would be the gateway of India’s progress.
Massive opportunity in India if you take a decade-long perspective: PepsiCo CEO
New Delhi, July 12 - As India strives to achieve the trillion-dollar economy sooner than expected, Ramon Laguarta, Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, has said that the country is a big growth space for them and "is an investment area for sure".
India equity capital markets raise $29.5 bn in 2024 1st half, M&A activity hits $37.3 bn
New Delhi, July 12 - The India equity capital markets (ECM) hit a record high and raised $29.5 billion in the first half this year, up 144.9 per cent compared to a year ago, a report has said, as follow-on public offers (FPOs)