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December 15, 2025 10:54 PM

India, ADB sign over $2.2 billion loan agreements for key development projects

India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday signed loan agreements worth over $2.2 billion to support five major development projects spanning skilling, renewable energy, healthcare, urban transport and sustainable livelihoods across multipl...

December 15, 2025 9:55 PM

Indian Railways records 11.7% growth in fertiliser loading, strengthens supply to farmers

Indian Railways has recorded an 11.7 per cent increase in fertiliser loading in the current financial year so far, reinforcing its role in ensuring timely and uninterrupted supply of essential agricultural inputs to farmers across the country. Accor...

December 15, 2025 9:01 PM

Govt steps since 2014 boost ease of doing business, active companies nearly double

The government has undertaken a series of policy and legislative reforms since 2014 to strengthen the ease of doing business and reduce compliance burden, resulting in a sharp increase in the number of active companies across the country. According ...

December 15, 2025 5:56 PM

India’s exports rise 15.5% in November 2025, trade deficit narrows

India’s total exports, including merchandise and services, are estimated at USD 73.99 billion in November 2025, registering a sharp growth of 15.52 per cent compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerc...

December 15, 2025 4:32 PM

Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower as weak global cues weigh on markets

Indian stock markets recovered from early losses on Monday but finally ended slightly lower as weak cues from global markets kept investor sentiment cautious. At the close of trade, the Sensex ended at 85,213.36, down 54.30 points or 0.06 per cent. ...

December 15, 2025 3:57 PM

Kanpur–Lucknow expressway to revitalise startup ecosystem, forge ‘vibrant economic belt’

Lucknow is set to witness a significant boost to its startup ecosystem with the construction of the Kanpur–Lucknow Expressway, a key infrastructure project expected to reshape economic activity across the region, Uttar Pradesh government officials ...

December 15, 2025 3:20 PM

India’s GDP to grow 7% in FY26, Crisil raises growth forecast

The Indian economy is poised to grow at 7.0 per cent in the current fiscal 2025-26, Crisil said as it raised projections by 50 basis points soon after the country registered robust growth in the first half. Crisil has revised its GDP forecast for th...

December 15, 2025 3:07 PM

India leads GenAI use in shopping; 60% plan to increase spending in next six months

Indian consumers are entering 2026 with strong confidence, as 60 per cent plan to increase their spending over the next six months, alongside rapid adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) for shopping, a report said on Monday. Accordi...

December 15, 2025 1:59 PM

Mizoram gets its first rail-carried consignment of cars

In a historic moment, Mizoram’s Sairang Railway Station handled its first-ever direct inward automobile rake, carrying 119 Maruti cars from Changsari near Guwahati. This development will enhance vehicle availability in Aizawl, reduce dependence on...

December 15, 2025 1:13 PM

Q3 CPI inflation expected at 0.4 pc: BoB report

India’s retail inflation is expected to remain well under control in the third quarter of FY26, with headline CPI inflation likely to settle at 0.4 per cent, slightly lower than the Reserve Bank of India’s projection of 0.6 per cent, according to...