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September 24, 2024 5:33 PM

Sri Lanka President Dissanayake picks Harini Amarasuriya as PM

Sri Lanka's new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, named Harini Amarasuriya, a college professor and first-time lawmaker, as the new prime minister of the Indian Ocean island nation on Tuesday, making her the third woman to be appointed to the post...

September 24, 2024 5:00 PM

Basmati rice exports seen surging after floor price removed

India's decision to remove the floor price for basmati rice exports is expected to spur a flurry of orders from the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, leading exporters said, helping New Delhi to increase its share of the global market. The worl...

September 24, 2024 4:50 PM

Sensex, Nifty hit fresh highs amid global rate cuts

India’s benchmark indices extended their rally, reaching record highs for the fourth consecutive session on Tuesday. The Nifty crossed the 26,000 mark for the first time, while the Sensex surged past 85,000. At the close of trading, the Sensex set...

September 24, 2024 3:27 PM

S&P retains India’s growth forecast at 6.8%

India’s economy remains on a positive trajectory despite ongoing fluctuations. Global ratings agency S&P has upheld its forecast for India's economic growth at 6.8% for the current fiscal year 2024-25. The agency is also hopeful that the Reserv...

September 23, 2024 9:10 PM

Kharif crop sowing increases by 1.5% to 1104.63 lakh hectares

India has seen a rise in Kharif crop sowing this year, with farmers planting crops across 1,104.63 lakh hectares, a 1.5% increase from last year’s 1,088.26 lakh hectares. This year’s sown area also exceeds the average cultivated land during the p...

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