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September 15, 2025 7:46 PM

AI to add $2 trillion to Indian economy by 2035: NITI Aayog CEO

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will play a transformative role in shaping India’s economic growth and job creation in the coming decade, NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam said on Monday. He was speaking at the launch of the Roadmap for AI for Viksit...

September 15, 2025 6:29 PM

India’s exports grow 6.18% to $349.35 billion in April-August 2025

India’s combined merchandise and services exports stood at US$ 349.35 billion during April–August 2025, marking a growth of 6.18 per cent over US$ 329.03 billion in the same period last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce...

September 15, 2025 5:37 PM

UPI users can now make high-value transactions up to ₹10 lakh per day

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has revised the transaction limits on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), allowing users to carry out higher value Person-to-Merchant (P2M) payments. From Monday, users can make transactions of up t...

September 15, 2025 5:03 PM

Sensex, Nifty settle slightly lower amid mixed global cues

The domestic benchmark indices closed slightly lower on Monday as investors remained cautious ahead of the US Fed policy meeting. The equity indices remained range-bound amid optimism around strong domestic consumption due to the GST overhaul. Sense...

September 15, 2025 4:06 PM

PM Modi highlights India’s digital transformation over the last decade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday underscored India’s remarkable digital transformation over the past decade, crediting initiatives such as the JAM (Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile) trinity, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Government e-Marketplace (...

September 15, 2025 3:56 PM

Sustainability is non-negotiable in India’s growth journey: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Monday reaffirmed India’s commitment to sustainability, calling it a “non-negotiable” pillar of the country’s growth story. Speaking at the inauguration of the International Electrotech...

September 15, 2025 2:14 PM

India’s wholesale inflation turns positive after two months; August WPI at 0.52%

India’s wholesale inflation, based on the All-India Wholesale Price Index (WPI), stood at 0.52% (provisional) in August, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday. This marks a return to positive territory after...

September 15, 2025 10:16 AM

Nifty, Sensex open flat amid cautious sentiment ahead of global rate-cut decisions

Indian equity markets opened nearly flat on Monday as investors remained cautious ahead of several key monetary policy decisions scheduled this week from major central banks worldwide. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,118.90, a marginal gain of 4.90 ...

September 14, 2025 12:07 PM

Revised GST rates to aid middle class, strengthen auto and fitness sectors: Govt

The government on Sunday said the recent GST reductions are more than tax changes, describing them as measures that will improve affordability, enhance mobility, promote healthier lifestyles and strengthen key industries. By lowering GST rates on gy...

September 13, 2025 9:06 PM

Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition 2025 underway in Jeddah, showcasing global talent and partnerships

The Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition (SAJEX) 2025, the first international business-to-business jewellery exhibition of its kind in the Kingdom, is underway at the Jeddah Superdome following its inauguration on Thursday. Organized by the Gem & J...