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September 19, 2025 5:25 PM

India’s sovereign rating upgraded to BBB+ (Stable) by Japan’s R&I

India's long-term sovereign credit rating has been upgraded to ‘BBB+’ with a Stable outlook by Japan-based Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I), marking the country’s third sovereign rating upgrade this year. The Ministry of Finan...

September 19, 2025 4:34 PM

Stock market snaps three-day rally; IT stocks fall, Adani Group’s shares rise

Indian equity indices snapped the three-day winning streak to end the session on a negative note on Friday. Profit booking in IT and banking heavyweights dragged the market. However, a rally in Adani group stocks post the SEBI's clean chit on US sho...

September 19, 2025 4:22 PM

Blue Economy is central to India’s growth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the Blue Economy is central to India’s growth strategy, combining prosperity, sustainability, and national strength. Responding to an article by Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh on X, PM M...

September 19, 2025 3:15 PM

India emerges as largest flexible office market in Asia-Pacific: Report

India has emerged as the largest flexible workspace market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with 79.7 million square feet (MSF) of stock spread across the top eight cities as of Q2 2025, according to a report released by Cushman & Wakefield on ...

September 19, 2025 1:47 PM

GST 2.0 to enhance ease of living, doing business: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the latest Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms are not just technical adjustments but bold steps aimed at improving the ease of living, ease of doing business, and ease of investing in India. “By l...

September 19, 2025 1:13 PM

From importer to export leader: India’s mobile revolution fuels economic growth

India’s telecom revolution has transformed the humble mobile phone into a powerful driver of economic growth and social inclusion. From banking and education to entertainment and e-governance, mobiles have become an indispensable part of everyday l...

September 19, 2025 11:53 AM

MeitY unveils logo, flagship initiatives for India-AI Impact Summit 2026

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Thursday officially unveiled the logo and key initiatives for the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, a landmark event set to position India as a global hub for responsible and inclusive arti...

September 19, 2025 10:39 AM

India’s premium smartphone market to see 18 pc sales growth this festive season

The Indian premium smartphone market is set to see 18 per cent growth (year-on-year) in sales and 24 per cent rise in market value in the upcoming festive season, a report showed on Friday. Within the premium segment, super-premium smartphones (Rs 5...

September 19, 2025 10:14 AM

Piyush Goyal Begins UAE Visit with Focus on Trade, Investment, and Emerging Sectors

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday began a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties, while expanding collaboration in education, technology, and emerging sectors. Goyal co-chaire...

September 19, 2025 10:10 AM

Sensex, Nifty open marginally lower amid mixed global cues

The Indian benchmark indices opened marginally lower on Friday, with IT stocks leading the losses in early trade. As of 9.26 am, Sensex was down 241 points or 0.29 per cent at 82,772 and Nifty was down 63 points or 0.25 per cent at 25,360. The US F...