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May 26, 2025 3:58 PM

An ode to the fourth-largest economy of the world

In May 2025, India stands as the fourth-largest economy in the world, surpassing Japan and trailing only the United States of America, China, and Germany. With a Gross Domestic Product of over four trillion dollars, the economic might of the nation ...

May 26, 2025 11:54 AM

Sonowal hails PM Modi’s leadership as India rises to fourth-largest economy in the world

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday celebrated India’s ascent to becoming the world’s fourth-largest economy, crediting the achievement to the decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi since 20...

May 26, 2025 10:10 AM

Sensex soars 640 points, Nifty crosses 25,000 mark on positive sentiment

The Indian stock market opened on a strong note Monday, buoyed by positive investor sentiment following India's ascent to the fourth spot in the global economy rankings. By 9:32 a.m., the BSE Sensex had rallied 640.3 points, or 0.7...

May 26, 2025 9:10 AM

Trump agrees to delay EU tariffs until July 9

U.S. President Donald Trump backed away on Sunday from his threat to slap 50% tariffs on imports from the European Union next month, agreeing to extend the deadline until July 9 for talks between Washington and the 27-nation bloc to produce a deal. ...

May 25, 2025 6:42 PM

India overtakes Japan to become world’s 4th largest economy: NITI Aayog CEO

India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy and is now poised to surpass Germany to claim the third position within the next 2.5 to 3 years, according to NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam. “We are the fourth-largest e...

May 24, 2025 5:10 PM

Govt ratifies interest rate on PF deposits at 8.25 pc for FY 2024-25

The Centre has ratified the interest rate on employees' provident fund (PF) deposits at 8.25 per cent for FY2024-25 -- the same as the previous fiscal. In February, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) announced to retain the interest r...

May 23, 2025 10:27 PM

Trump warns Apple of 25% tariffs if iPhones not made in US

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Apple would have to pay a 25% tariff if phones sold in the country were not made within its borders. Shares of Apple dropped 2.5% in premarket trading on Trump's warning, dragging down U.S. stock index...

May 23, 2025 5:12 PM

India’s GDP growth projected at 6.8 pc in Q4, overall consumption healthy

India’s GDP growth in Q4 is projected at 6.8 per cent which brings FY25 growth at 6.3 per cent, supported by strong momentum in sectors such as agriculture, hotels and transport and construction, according to a new report. While overall consumptio...

May 23, 2025 4:55 PM

Reliance, Adani, Vedanta pledge massive investments to transform Northeast

In a major boost to the economic development of India’s northeastern states, corporate giants Reliance Industries, Adani Group, and Vedanta Group have announced massive investment commitments in the region. The announcements were made at the Risin...

May 23, 2025 4:25 PM

Stock markets rally nearly 1% backed by strong domestic indicators

Indian equity markets ended the week on a positive note, with key indices registering sharp gains on Friday amid firm global cues and robust domestic macroeconomic indicators. The BSE Sensex surged 769.09 points, or 0.95 per cent, to close at 81,721...