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August 28, 2025 4:12 PM

Indian Oil Set to Become ADNOC’s Largest LNG Customer

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has signed a 15-year Sales and Purchase Agreement with Indian Oil Corporation to supply one million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas from its lower-carbon Ruwais LNG project. Under the agreement, LNG wi...

August 28, 2025 12:42 PM

India-Japan ties: 170 MoUs signed in 2 years with over $13 billion in committed investments

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a two-day visit to Japan from August 29–30 to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the partnership between the two nations has entered a ne...

August 28, 2025 12:39 PM

India’s bioeconomy poised to touch $300 billion by 2030: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said that India’s bioeconomy is projected to reach $300 billion by 2030, marking a sharp rise from $10 billion in 2014 and $165.7 billion in 2024. The Minister was speaking a...

August 28, 2025 4:42 PM

PM Modi hails 11 years of Jan Dhan Yojana; 56 crore accounts, ₹2.68 lakh crore deposits

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), the world’s largest financial inclusion programme, has completed 11 years, with more than 56 crore bank accounts opened under the scheme and deposits crossing ₹2.68 lakh crore, the finance ministry said...

August 28, 2025 4:43 PM

Japan’s trade negotiator cancels US visit over tariff deal snag

Japan's top trade negotiator cancelled a visit to the United States at the last minute on Thursday, further delaying talks designed to finalise a $550 billion investment package offered by Tokyo in exchange for relief on punishing tariffs. Ryosei Ak...

August 28, 2025 11:36 AM

Sensex, Nifty fall as U.S. tariffs weigh on investor sentiment

India’s benchmark indices opened in the red on Thursday, a day after the U.S. imposed 50 percent tariffs on Indian imports, weighing on market sentiment. At 9:50 am, the Nifty was down 0.63 percent at 24,557.10, while the Sensex slipped 0.65 perce...

August 27, 2025 8:24 PM

India set to become world’s second-largest economy in PPP terms by 2038 – EY

India is projected to emerge as the world’s second-largest economy in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms by 2038, supported by strong demographics, robust savings, and a sustainable fiscal path, consultancy EY said in a report on Wednesday. ...

August 28, 2025 9:18 AM

Wheels of Change: India’s Electric Leap for Green Mobility

India’s swift transition to green mobility has moved from aspiration to action. By February 2025, the nation had already registered 56.75 lakh electric vehicles, underscoring its momentum toward sustainable transport. This electric revolution is fu...

August 27, 2025 3:47 PM

Dominant AI trade confronts test as bellwether Nvidia reports earnings

The artificial intelligence theme that has propelled markets over the past couple years faces a crucial moment on Wednesday, when bellwether Nvidia Corp reports its second-quarter results. Technology shares, including a number of signature sto...

August 27, 2025 2:57 PM

MGNREGA- A comprehensive pillar of rural livelihood security

The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to rural resilience with a historic ₹86,000 crore allocation for MGNREGA in FY 2025–26, the highest since the scheme began, reflecting steadfast support for livelihood security across Bharat. ...