Retail inflation for industrial workers declines to 4-month low
New Delhi, July 11 - Retail inflation for industrial workers eased to a 4-month low of 3.86 per cent in May compared to 4.42 per cent in the same month a year ago, according to the latest data released by the Labour Ministry.
India to see rise in private consumption in FY25 driven by rural demand
New Delhi, July 11 - Driven by rural demand recovery owing to normal monsoon and moderating inflation, India is projected to see a surge in private consumption in the current fiscal, a report has said.
Five automakers to recall over 1,56,000 cars for faulty parts
Seoul, July 11 - Kia, Nissan Korea and three other carmakers will voluntarily recall more than 1,56,000 vehicles due to faulty components, the transport ministry here said on Thursday.
Sensex trades flat after opening in green
Mumbai, July 11 - Indian equity indices were trading flat on Thursday after opening in the green.
Samsung reveals India pricing for new foldables, wearables
Paris, July 11 - Samsung on Thursday announced India pricing for the sixth generation of its foldable smartphone series, with pre-orders for Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 now open.
Apple sends fresh spyware threat alert to iPhone users in 98 nations
New Delhi, July 11 - Tech giant Apple has issued a fresh warning to iPhone users in at least 98 countries, including in India, about a potential new mercenary spyware attack like 'Pegasus'.
Chandrababu Naidu, BPCL CMD discuss oil refinery, petrochemical complex in Andhra
Amaravati, July 10 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) officials on Wednesday discussed the proposed establishment of an oil refinery and petrochemical complex with an investment of Rs 60,000 to Rs 70,000 crore.
MSMEs key to making India a leading electronics manufacturing destination: MeitY Secy
New Delhi, July 10 - The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector can play a key role in making India a leading electronic manufacturing destination, S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITy), said on Wednesday.
Committed to make Rajasthan $350 million economy: Dy CM
Jaipur, July 10 - Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Diya Kumari on Wednesday said that the state government is committed to make Rajasthan a $350 million economy.
India to be 3rd largest economy in next 3 to 4 years: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, July 10 - Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said India will be the 3rd largest economy in the next 3-4 years while the country’s exports would scale the $ 2 trillion export target by 2030.
PM Modi urges Austria CEOs to invest in India’s fast-growing economy
Vienna, July 10 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chancellor of Austria Karl Nehammer, jointly addressed a group of leading Austrian and Indian CEOs from diverse sectors including infrastructure, automobile, energy, engineering and start-ups on Wednesday.
Foldable smartphone shipments in India up by 19 pc in Q1, Samsung leads
New Delhi, July 10 - The foldable smartphone shipments in India grew by 19 per cent (year-on-year) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, with Samsung leading the market, a new report said on Wednesday.
Odisha: Paradip port handles record 41 million tons cargo in first 100 days of 2024-25
Bhubaneshwar, July 10 - Paradip Port Authority (PPA) in Odihsa has clocked a record 41.12 million metric tons (MMT) cargo handling within the first 100 days of the financial year 2024-25.
Samsung unveils foldable 6 series, new wearables & Galaxy Ring
Paris, July 10 - South Korean tech giant Samsung on Wednesday unveiled the all-new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 foldables, along with wearable devices, with new features at its 'Unpacked' event here.
OECD brands New Zealand as a ‘red tape country’
Wellington, July 11 - New Zealand is a country full of regulatory barriers, said a survey released by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Thursday.
Vietnam records fastest growing number of millionaires: report
Hanoi, July 10 - The number of millionaires in Vietnam virtually doubled between 2013 and 2023, at the fastest rate globally, to 19,400, VnExpress reported Wednesday, citing a new report by British investment migration consultancy Henley & Partners.
Emerald fair held in Afghanistan’s Panjshir
Bazarak (Afghanistan), July 10 - A fair of emerald and its products opened in Afghanistan's Panjshir province on Wednesday with the aim of promoting investment in the mining sector, spokesman for the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum Hamayon Afghan said.
Union Budget: PM Modi to meet prominent economists today
New Delhi, July 11 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday hold a meeting with leading economists to discuss the Union Budget 2024-25.
PC shipments grew by 1.9 pc in Q2 this year globally: Report
New Delhi, July 10 - PC shipments totalled 60.6 million units in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 globally, a 1.9 per cent increase from the same quarter of 2023, a new report showed on Wednesday.
Indian food services industry to grow at 8.1 pc by FY28: NRAI
New Delhi, July 10 - The Indian food services sector is projected to grow to Rs 7,76,511 crore by FY28, achieving a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 8.1 per cent overall, with the organised segment expected to grow at a CAGR of