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August 20, 2025 4:30 PM

EPFO records all-time high net addition of 21.89 lakh members in June 2025

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has registered its highest-ever monthly payroll growth, with a net addition of 21.89 lakh members in June 2025. This marks the strongest increase since the organisation began publishing payroll data...

August 20, 2025 12:46 PM

GST 2.0 to unleash consumption boost, higher tax revenue, lower inflation

According to an SBI Research report, proposed GST 2.0 reforms are expected to provide a net positive impact on the Indian economy, despite a projected revenue loss. The report estimates an average annual revenue loss of around Rs 85,000 crore from t...

August 19, 2025 8:49 PM

India’s growth momentum intact despite US tariffs: S&P global ratings

India’s long-term growth prospects remain strong despite higher US tariffs, according to S&P Global Ratings, which upgraded the country’s sovereign credit rating to “BBB” with a stable outlook — the first such upgrade in 18 years. The ...

August 19, 2025 4:35 PM

Indian stock market rally continues, Sensex jumps 370 points

Indian benchmark indices extended their gains for a second straight session on Tuesday, driven by optimism over GST rationalisation and positive global cues. The Sensex closed at 81,644.39, up 370 points (0.46%), after opening higher at 81,439.11 ag...

August 18, 2025 9:12 AM

Global shares scale fresh tops in Asia, oil slips on truce talks

Share markets edged higher in Asia on Monday ahead of what is likely to be an eventful week for U.S. interest rate policy, while oil prices slipped as risks to Russian supplies seemed to fade a little. A general risk-on mood saw indices in Japan and...

August 14, 2025 5:13 PM

India’s trade deficit widens to USD 11.72 billion in July 2025 amid rising imports

India’s overall trade deficit, which combines merchandise and services, widened to USD 11.72 billion in July 2025, up from USD 10.10 billion in the same month last year, driven by a faster rise in imports compared to exports, according to data rele...

August 14, 2025 4:23 PM

Indian stock market settles flat ahead of key US-Russia summit

The Indian stock market ended Thursday’s session largely flat as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the crucial US-Russia summit scheduled for August 15 between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. The BSE ...

August 14, 2025 3:59 PM

Domestic auto sales mixed in July 2025; two- and three-wheelers see growth

India’s domestic automobile industry recorded a mixed performance in July 2025, with passenger vehicle sales dipping slightly while two- and three-wheelers showed notable growth, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufa...

August 14, 2025 2:16 PM

India’s WPI inflation falls to 2-year low in July as food prices dip

India’s annual inflation rate based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) fell further into the negative zone, reaching a two-year low of (-) 0.58 per cent in July 2025, compared to the same month last year. The decline is primarily attributed to lowe...

August 14, 2025 10:25 AM

Nifty, Sensex open flat; IT, pharma stocks rally

Indian stock markets opened flat on Thursday, marking a cautious start to the final trading session of the week, with markets closed on Friday for the Independence Day holiday. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,607.25, down 12.10 points or 0.05 per ce...

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