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Economy

September 1, 2025 10:18 AM

Nifty, Sensex open higher on robust GDP data; IT index jumps over 1 percent

India’s benchmark indices opened higher on Monday, lifted by strong first-quarter GDP figures and gains in IT stocks. The economy grew 7.8 percent in the April–June quarter of FY25, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Fri...

August 31, 2025 4:31 PM

India eyes creation of homegrown ‘Big Four’ consulting giants at Dubai Financial Forum

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Dubai Chapter hosted a major event focusing on India's ambitious vision to establish its own global consulting powerhouses to rival the traditional Big Four firms. Lok Sabha MP and former Information &a...

August 31, 2025 6:56 PM

Department of Posts suspends all postal services to US

The Department of Posts (DoP) has suspended all categories of postal articles, including letters, documents, and gifts valued up to $100, destined for the United States. In its earlier notification, the DoP had temporarily suspended the booking of a...

August 30, 2025 5:01 PM

Waves Film Bazaar unveils $20,000 cash grants for co-production market at 19th edition in Goa

The Waves Film Bazaar, South Asia’s premier film market, has announced the opening of submissions for its Co-Production Market at its 19th edition, set to take place from November 20 to 24, at the Marriott Resort in Goa. Held alongside the Internat...

August 29, 2025 7:29 PM

India clocks robust 7.8% growth, beating expectations

India’s economy grew at a strong pace of 7.8 per cent in the April-June quarter of the current financial year, according to official data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday. This marks an acceleration from the 6.5 per cent growth reco...

August 29, 2025 4:43 PM

Jio to file for IPO, eyes listing by first half of 2026: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani on Friday announced that Jio will file for its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO), with plans to list by the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Addressing...

August 29, 2025 4:09 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower as tariff concerns weigh on markets; rupee hits record low

Indian equity benchmarks closed in the red on Friday, dragged down by heavyweights led by Reliance Industries, as investors remained cautious over US tariff concerns. The Sensex ended 270.92 points lower at 79,809.65, a fall of 0.34 per cent, after ...

August 29, 2025 3:13 PM

States offering financial assistance lead in 2-wheeler EV adoption: RBI

States that provide financial assistance in the form of subsidies and grants are witnessing stronger adoption of two-wheeler electric vehicles (2W-EVs), according to a study by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The report highlighted that supportive ...

August 29, 2025 3:08 PM

Centre names former RBI governor Urjit Patel as IMF Executive Director for 3 years

The government has approved the appointment of former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Dr. Urjit Patel as Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a three-year term. Patel’s appointment follows the abrupt termination of ...

August 29, 2025 12:55 PM

National Bamboo Mission strengthens green economy, boosts rural livelihoods

India’s restructured National Bamboo Mission (NBM) is emerging as a key driver of the country’s green economy, with over 60,000 hectares of new plantations, 528 processing units, and 130 market hubs established across 24 states and Union Territor...

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