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February 24, 2025 7:46 PM

India, UK resume trade talks following G20 summit meeting

India and the United Kingdom have officially resumed negotiations for a trade deal, marking a significant step towards strengthening economic ties between the two nations. The announcement was made by India’s Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush ...

February 24, 2025 4:16 PM

Sensex, Nifty slide over 1% amid weak global cues, IT stocks lead decline

Indian equity markets closed sharply lower on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty tumbling over 1% each as weak global cues triggered broad-based selling pressure, particularly in IT stocks. The BSE Sensex dropped 856.65 points, or 1.14%, to settle at...

February 24, 2025 3:28 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw calls for investment in nuclear power, assures Railways’ commitment to sustainable energy

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has urged investors to tap into the potential of nuclear power, assuring that Indian Railways is prepared to purchase electricity from nuclear sources. Speaking at the Madhya Pradesh Global Investor Summit 2025...

February 24, 2025 3:15 PM

Indian tech industry to hit $300 billion revenue in FY26, workforce to reach 5.8 million in FY25

The Indian technology industry is projected to achieve $300 billion in revenue by the financial year 2026, according to a report by Nasscom. For the current fiscal year (FY25), the sector is expected to add approximately 126,000 net new employees, br...

February 24, 2025 2:31 PM

Global Investor Summit: PM Modi says MP can be among top 5 GDP states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025 in Bhopal on Monday, lauding the state’s progress and highlighting its potential to become one of the top five states in India in terms of GDP. He emphas...

February 24, 2025 4:52 PM

Textile, Tourism, Technology: PM Modi’s ‘mantra’ for India’s development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Investors Summit (GIS) in Bhopal on Monday, urging investors to explore the abundant opportunities in Madhya Pradesh. Highlighting the state's industrial, infrastructural, and entrepreneurial potent...

February 24, 2025 10:53 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid muted Q3 earnings and FIIs selling

Indian stock markets began the week on a weak note, continuing their recent downward trend as investors reacted to muted third-quarter (Q3) corporate earnings and sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) selling. Both benchmark indices opened i...

February 23, 2025 8:36 PM

AI downloads in India surpass US, China: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has highlighted the rapid pace of innovation in India and the country's leadership position in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). In her address at the convocation ceremony of IIIT Kottayam, she pointed...

February 22, 2025 3:28 PM

Domestic air passenger traffic rises 14.5% Year-on-Year, reaches 150.3 lakh in January

Domestic air passenger traffic in India maintained its upward momentum in January, reaching an estimated 150.3 lakh passengers, according to a report by ICRA. This marks a 0.7% increase compared to December 2024 and a 14.5% jump from January 2024. N...

February 21, 2025 5:23 PM

DRI busts seven fake currency modules across four states; nine arrested

In a major crackdown on Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) operations, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) dismantled seven modules across Maharashtra, Haryana, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh, resulting in the arrest of nine individuals. The oper...