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August 22, 2025 3:27 PM

E-commerce leads refund grievances with 3,594 cases and Rs 1.34 crore refunds, says NCH

The e-commerce sector recorded the highest number of refund-related grievances, with 3,594 cases in July 2025, resulting in refunds worth Rs 1.34 crore, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Friday. Overall, the Na...

August 22, 2025 4:05 PM

Vervesemi unveils semiconductor roadmap as govt clears 23 chip-design projects under DLI scheme

Fabless semiconductor firm Vervesemi Microelectronics on Friday announced its roadmap for a portfolio of advanced integrated circuits (ICs) aimed at bolstering India’s self-reliance in chip design and manufacturing. The Bengaluru-based company sai...

August 22, 2025 11:45 AM

Indian stock market opens lower amid mixed global cues

Indian benchmark indices began the Friday morning session in the red zone, following a week-long rally, amid mixed global cues. The BSE Sensex declined 290 points or 0.35 per cent to 81,709. Nifty 50 slipped 93 points or 0.37 per cent to 24,990 poin...

August 22, 2025 9:40 AM

PM Modi invites Kyndryl CEO Martin Schroeter to build solutions for global progress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said it was a truly enriching meeting with Kyndryl CEO and Chairman Martin Schroeter, saying that the country welcomes global partners to collaborate with our talented youth to innovate and excel. In a post o...

August 21, 2025 4:13 PM

Indian stock market ends higher amid GST rate overhaul

Indian equity indices closed higher on Thursday, extending a four-day rally, as investors reacted positively to news of GST reforms while managing profit booking in select sectors. The BSE Sensex ended at 82,000.71, up 142.97 points or 0.17 per cent...

August 21, 2025 4:00 PM

India’s GDP expected to grow 6.8-7% in April-June quarter: SBI report

India’s economy is projected to grow between 6.8 and 7 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year (Q1 FY26), driven by higher discretionary spending and demand-led growth, according to a report by SBI Research released on Thursday. T...

August 21, 2025 2:02 PM

India’s airline industry to see 11-14% operating profit this fiscal: Report

The domestic airline industry is expected to witness an operating profit of 11-14% to ₹20,000-21,000 crore this fiscal (FY26), a report stated on Thursday. The second half of this fiscal, which typically accounts for 50-55% of annual traffic, is...

August 21, 2025 10:20 AM

Stock markets open higher; Nifty above 25,000 amid mixed global cues

Equity benchmark indices opened in the green on Thursday, supported by mixed global trends. The Sensex rose 89 points to 81,947, while the Nifty advanced 14 points to 25,064. In broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 slipped 0.10 per cent, while the ...

August 20, 2025 4:51 PM

Indian stock markets extend rally for third day; Sensex ends 213 points higher

Indian equity benchmarks closed in positive territory for the third straight session on Wednesday, lifted by gains in IT and FMCG stocks amid steady domestic inflows. The BSE Sensex advanced 213.45 points, or 0.26 per cent, to settle at 81,857.84, w...

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...