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April 17, 2025 4:43 PM

Sensex jumps over 1,500 points, Bank Nifty near record high

Indian stock markets closed sharply higher on Thursday, marking the fourth consecutive session of gains, driven by strong buying in banking stocks. The Sensex, which marked its 150th anniversary on April 17, opened slightly lower at 76,968 and dippe...

April 16, 2025 9:08 PM

Bigger Middle Class, Richer Middle Class

In 2015, the Kumars of Lucknow relied on public transport and an old scooter for their daily commute. Sanjay Kumar, a schoolteacher, and his wife, a small business owner, wished to buy a car—not just for comfort, but as a symbol of socioeconomic ca...

April 16, 2025 4:42 PM

Sensex rises for third day; Nifty near 23,450 as banks lead rally

Indian stock markets continued their upward trend for the third straight session on Wednesday, supported by strong buying in financial stocks, especially private banks, and select oil and gas shares. The Sensex opened 262 points higher at 76,996 but...

April 16, 2025 3:16 PM

China Q1 GDP growth tops expectations, but US tariff shock looms large

China's first-quarter economic growth outstripped expectations, underpinned by solid consumption and industrial output, but analysts fear momentum could shift sharply lower as U.S. tariffs pose the biggest risk to the Asian powerhouse in decades. Pr...

April 16, 2025 1:22 PM

India one of preferred markets with resilient macro conditions: Morgan Stanley

A Morgan Stanley report released on Wednesday identified India as one of its top equity market picks, citing resilient macroeconomic conditions and adequate stimulus support. In the context of the "Brave New World" dynamic shaping the early phase of...

April 16, 2025 10:17 AM

Indian stock market opens flat, Sensex above 76,700

The domestic benchmark indices opened flat on Wednesday amid weak global cues, with selling pressure seen in the IT and auto sectors during early trade. As of 9:29 a.m., the Sensex was trading 23.12 points or 0.03% higher at 76,758.01, while the Nif...

April 15, 2025 10:19 PM

India targets 10% global market share in power tools, 25% in hand tools

India is aiming to significantly expand its footprint in the global hand and power tools market, with a target of achieving $25 billion in exports over the next decade. According to a new report released by NITI Aayog on Tuesday, the country could po...

April 15, 2025 8:30 PM

Apple airlifted iPhones worth a record $2 billion from India in March as Trump tariffs loomed

Apple's main India suppliers Foxconn and Tata shipped nearly $2 billion worth of iPhones to the United States in March, an all-time high, as the U.S. company airlifted devices to bypass President Donald Trump's impending tariffs, customs data shows. ...

April 15, 2025 7:38 PM

IREDA reports 49% surge in Q4 net profit, reaches ₹502 crore

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has reported a robust 49% increase in its net profit, reaching ₹502 crore for the January-March quarter of financial year 2024-25, compared to ₹337 crore in the same quarter of the previ...

April 15, 2025 5:37 PM

India’s exports hit record $820.93 billion in FY25 amid global headwinds

India's total exports of goods and services rose by 5.5% to a record $820.93 billion in the financial year ending March 31, 2025, compared to $773 billion in the previous year, according to Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal. This growth comes despite...

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