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May 28, 2025 9:59 AM

Indian stock market opens flat amid mixed global cues

The Indian stock market opened on a flat note on Wednesday, tracking mixed global cues, with selling pressure observed in the FMCG and auto sectors during early trade. At 9:26 am, the BSE Sensex was down 92.61 points or 0.11 per cent, trading at 81,...

May 27, 2025 10:18 PM

India records $81.04 billion FDI inflow in FY 2024–25, services sector leads with 40% growth

India attracted a record USD 81.04 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the fiscal year 2024–25, up 14% from the previous year, driven by a liberalized policy regime and strong inflows into the services and manufacturing sectors, the Minis...

May 27, 2025 7:13 PM

Income Tax Department extends date for filing ITRs from July 31 to Sep 15

The Income Tax Department on Tuesday extended the due date for filing income tax returns for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) from July 31 to September 15. “In view of the extensive changes introduced in the notified ITRs and considering the time required ...

May 27, 2025 5:12 PM

Indian stock market ends lower over profit booking

Indian equity markets closed lower on Tuesday, as investors booked profits amid concerns over high valuations and weakness in global cues. The benchmark indices ended the session in the red, snapping recent gains. The BSE Sensex declined by 624.82 p...

May 27, 2025 4:53 PM

Fintech driving growth for MSMEs and merchants, says FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that India’s fintech companies are playing a crucial role in expanding the country’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and empowering merchants as well as micro, small, and medium enterp...

May 27, 2025 1:13 PM

India targets 76 operational waterways by 2027, eyes expansion to 23 states, 4 UTs: Sonowal

The government has set a target to operationalise 76 waterways by 2027, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced during a Consultative Committee meeting on Inland Waterways Transport held in Mumbai on Monday. C...

May 27, 2025 11:25 AM

Indian stock market opens in red amid weak Asian cues, IT stocks drag

Indian equity markets opened in the red on Tuesday, tracking weakness in Asian markets. The broader market sentiment was dampened by selling pressure in IT, auto, financial services, and pharma sectors during early trade. At 9:28 am, the BSE Sensex ...

May 27, 2025 10:17 AM

Scindia unveils ‘Innovate to Transform’ as theme for 9th edition of India Mobile Congress

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday unveiled 'Innovate to Transform' as the theme for ninth edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, scheduled to be held from October 8-11 at Delhi's Yashobhoomi Convention Centre....

May 26, 2025 6:17 PM

Medium enterprises hold the key to India’s economic future: NITI Aayog report

The NITI Aayog on Monday released a report titled “Designing a Policy for Medium Enterprises”, emphasizing the strategic importance of medium-sized businesses in driving India’s economic growth. Despite accounting for just 0.3 percent of regist...

May 26, 2025 4:14 PM

Indian stock market closes in green; auto and IT stocks gain

The Indian stock market ended Monday's session in the green, with broad-based buying across sectors, led by gains in auto and IT stocks. Benchmark indices registered gains for the second consecutive session, reflecting improved investor sentiment. �...