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November 14, 2025 2:54 PM

India’s WPI inflation falls to -1.21% in October 2025

India’s wholesale inflation declined to -1.21% in October 2025, marking a drop from 0.13% in September, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This contraction was mainly driven by lower prices of food articles, crude ...

November 14, 2025 2:50 PM

Shripad Naik inaugurates Power Ministry pavilion at India International Trade Fair 2025

Minister of State for Power Shripad Y. Naik on Friday inaugurated the Ministry of Power Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF), being held from November 14 to 27 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Speaking at the inauguration, Naik...

November 14, 2025 1:51 PM

India, Canada hold 7th ministerial dialogue on trade and investment in New Delhi

India and Canada on Thursday concluded the 7th Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment (MDTI) in New Delhi, aimed at advancing bilateral economic cooperation and reviewing progress across key sectors. The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Comm...

November 14, 2025 3:22 PM

China’s economy jolted by weakest factory output, retail sales growth in over a year

China's factory output and retail sales grew at their weakest pace in over a year in October, piling pressure on policymakers to revamp the $19 trillion export-driven economy as a trade war with the U.S. and weak domestic demand heighten risks to gro...

November 14, 2025 10:03 AM

Markets open lower amid vote counting in Bihar Assembly elections

India’s benchmark equity indices opened lower on Friday as investors exercised caution during the ongoing counting of votes for the Bihar Assembly elections. Market sentiment remained subdued, with traders assessing the possible impact of the ...

November 13, 2025 5:02 PM

India, Nepal ink deal to boost rail trade connectivity

India and Nepal on Thursday signed a Letter of Exchange (LoE) to amend the Protocol to the Treaty of Transit, expanding rail-based trade routes between the two countries and enhancing cross-border connectivity. The agreement was signed following a b...

November 13, 2025 4:43 PM

Indian markets end flat after volatile session; traders await Bihar poll results, trade deal cues

Indian stock indices ended largely steady on Thursday after a volatile session that saw intraday swings of nearly 600 points. Investors remained cautious ahead of key developments — the anticipated India-US trade deal and the outcome of the Bi...

November 13, 2025 10:46 AM

Indian markets open flat as investors await US-India trade deal, Bihar polls outcome

The flat movement returned to Indian stock markets on Thursday after both benchmark indices recorded gains in the previous session. Investors remained cautious as markets awaited updates on a potential U.S.-India trade deal and the outcome of th...

November 12, 2025 10:32 PM

Cabinet approves ₹20,000 crore Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters to boost liquidity and competitiveness

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE) to provide up to ₹20,000 crore in collateral-free credit support to exporters, including MSMEs, through 100 percent cre...

November 12, 2025 10:27 PM

Cabinet approves rationalisation of royalty rates for key minerals critical to green energy transition

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the rationalisation of royalty rates for Graphite, Caesium, Rubidium, and Zirconium — minerals that play a vital role in high-tech applications and India’s green ener...

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