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December 21, 2025 1:19 PM

GeM empowers small, women-led and SC/ST enterprises in govt procurement

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has emerged as a key platform enabling Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), women entrepreneurs, SC/ST businesses and startups to participate competitively in government procurement, with small enterprises accounting...

December 20, 2025 6:02 PM

Apparel exports crucial to India’s growth, Viksit Bharat goal: Vice-President

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday said that apparel exports are vital to India’s economic growth and will play a key role in achieving the vision of a Viksit and Aatma Nirbhar Bharat. Addressing the Annual Awards Function of the Appar...

December 20, 2025 4:11 PM

Policy reforms, digital innovations make India a reliable global partner: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that policy reforms, new labour codes, digital innovations and robust exports have helped India emerge as a reliable global partner. Addressing the World Hindu Economic Forum 2025 on the t...

December 19, 2025 6:32 PM

India’s forex reserves rise by $1.69 billion to $688.94 billion: RBI

India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.689 billion to $688.94 billion for the week ending December 12, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. Gold reserves rose by $758 million to $107.741 billion durin...

December 19, 2025 12:25 PM

Weather disruptions affect operations at Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport is experiencing operational disruptions this morning as adverse weather conditions lead to multiple flight delays and cancellations Periods of rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds that began on Thursday evening have con...

December 19, 2025 9:57 AM

Indian Stock Markets Open Higher Amid Positive Global Cues

Indian stock markets opened on a positive note on Friday, taking cues from supportive global markets, even as benchmark indices remained on track to close the week in the red for the third consecutive session. In early trade, the Sensex was trading ...

December 18, 2025 9:37 PM

Government introduces Securities Markets Code Bill in Lok Sabha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday introduced the Securities Markets Code Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha, aimed at consolidating and replacing three existing securities laws with a single, modern framework. The proposed legislation seeks t...

December 18, 2025 9:34 PM

Gold inches up in spot market, silver crosses RS 2 lakh; MCX and global prices ease

Gold and silver prices showed mixed trends on Thursday, with gold posting a marginal rise in the domestic spot market, while silver surged past the Rs 2 lakh per kilogram mark. However, prices on the futures market and in global trade moved lower. A...

December 18, 2025 5:18 PM

Sensex, Nifty end flat as IT gains fail to offset broader market losses

Indian stock markets ended Thursday’s trading session on a muted note as gains in information technology stocks were offset by losses in auto, metal and pharmaceutical shares. The Sensex witnessed sharp swings during the day, moving in a range of ...

December 18, 2025 5:22 PM

India, Oman sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, ushering in new era of trade and economic partnership

India and Oman on Thursday signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a milestone in bilateral ties and opening a new chapter of trade, investment and people-to-people cooperation between the two countries. The agreement wa...