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February 6, 2025 3:09 PM

Auto sales up 6.6% in January, dealers have mixed expectations for coming months: FADA

The Indian automobile retail sector saw a strong start to 2025, with overall sales increasing by 6.6% year-on-year (YoY) in January, according to the latest report by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). Despite the positive num...

February 6, 2025 11:55 AM

Sensex, Nifty fall as investors await RBI rate decision

India's benchmark indices slipped on Thursday as investors remained cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting, scheduled for Friday. The Sensex dropped 106.39 points, or 0.14%, to 78,164.89, while th...

February 5, 2025 8:50 PM

India’s gold investments surge 60% to Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2024: report

Gold investments in India surged by 60% in 2024, reaching $18 billion (approximately Rs 1.5 lakh crore), compared to 2023, according to a report on Wednesday. The World Gold Council (WGC) report added that gold investment demand stood at 239 tonnes,...

February 5, 2025 4:55 PM

Cargo handled at India’s major ports surges to 819 million tonnes

The cargo handled at India's major ports has increased from 581.34 million tonnes in 2014-15 to 819.23 million tonnes in FY 2023-24, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5 per cent, which is comparable to global standards, the Parliame...

February 5, 2025 4:12 PM

Sensex Slips as Investors Eye RBI Policy, Delhi Polls

The Indian stock market closed lower on Wednesday after a volatile trading session, as investors remained cautious amid global uncertainties. Market participants are now closely watching the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (...

February 5, 2025 10:53 AM

India sees 47.3% rise in fruit and vegetable exports in five years

The financial assistance schemes of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) have contributed to a 47.3% surge in India's fruit and vegetable exports over the past five years, according to the Ministry of Comm...

February 5, 2025 10:07 AM

Indian stock market trades flat, all eyes on RBI MPC meet

The Indian stock market opened on a steady note on Wednesday after witnessing a strong rally driven by easing US trade tariff tensions. The benchmark indices traded almost flat in early deals, with the Sensex gaining 120.79 points or 0.15% to start a...

February 4, 2025 8:58 PM

India has over 300 mobile manufacturing units, exports surpass Rs 1.29 lakh cr: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India has risen to become the world's second-largest mobile manufacturer, growing from just 2 units in 2014 to over 300 operational units nationwide today, Union Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Tuesday. About ...

February 4, 2025 5:16 PM

India’s premium smartphone market grows 36%, affordable 5G share at 80%

India’s premium smartphone segment continued its strong double-digit growth momentum last year, with Apple, for the first time, securing a spot among the top five smartphone brands in India in Q4 2024, according to a new report on Tuesday. Apple r...

February 4, 2025 5:10 PM

US-China trade war expected to boost India’s exports, say government sources

The ongoing trade war between the United States and China is anticipated to benefit India's export sector, according to government sources cited by ANI. Despite potential challenges, officials remain optimistic about increased trade opportunities wit...

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