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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...

August 20, 2025 2:39 PM

Marine fish production rises to 44.95 lakh tonnes; govt pushes climate-resilient strategies

India’s marine fish production has registered a sharp rise from 34.76 lakh tonnes in 2020-21 to 44.95 lakh tonnes in 2023-24, marking an annual average growth rate of 8.9 per cent, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Geor...

August 20, 2025 1:30 PM

US tariff impact: India can increase exports to other countries, leverage UK FTA benefits

India can mitigate the impact of higher US tariffs—particularly on its micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) - by diversifying exports to other markets and leveraging gains from the recently concluded free trade agreement (FTA) with the Unite...

August 20, 2025 12:46 PM

GST 2.0 to unleash consumption boost, higher tax revenue, lower inflation

According to an SBI Research report, proposed GST 2.0 reforms are expected to provide a net positive impact on the Indian economy, despite a projected revenue loss. The report estimates an average annual revenue loss of around Rs 85,000 crore from t...

August 20, 2025 3:21 PM

Bill to regulate online gaming tabled in Lok Sabha

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday introduced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 in Lok Sabha. The bill seeks to promote e-sports and online social games while imposing a complete ban on harmful online money gaming ser...

August 20, 2025 10:09 AM

Nifty, Sensex open flat as FPI outflows weigh on sentiment despite govt boosters

Indian stock markets opened flat on Tuesday as continuous foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows kept indices in check, even as the government recently announced several consumption-boosting measures. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,965.80, sli...

August 20, 2025 9:47 AM

Humble coconut oil turns into a luxury on rising demand, shrinking output

Prices of coconut oil are surging in Asia, where top consumer India leads the charge with a tripling in two years, as supply shortages and booming demand for the nutrient-rich water enclosed within turn the kitchen staple into a premium product. The...

August 19, 2025 8:49 PM

India’s growth momentum intact despite US tariffs: S&P global ratings

India’s long-term growth prospects remain strong despite higher US tariffs, according to S&P Global Ratings, which upgraded the country’s sovereign credit rating to “BBB” with a stable outlook — the first such upgrade in 18 years. The ...

August 19, 2025 4:35 PM

Indian stock market rally continues, Sensex jumps 370 points

Indian benchmark indices extended their gains for a second straight session on Tuesday, driven by optimism over GST rationalisation and positive global cues. The Sensex closed at 81,644.39, up 370 points (0.46%), after opening higher at 81,439.11 ag...

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