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February 4, 2025 5:10 PM

US-China trade war expected to boost India’s exports, say government sources

The ongoing trade war between the United States and China is anticipated to benefit India's export sector, according to government sources cited by ANI. Despite potential challenges, officials remain optimistic about increased trade opportunities wit...

February 4, 2025 4:25 PM

Sensex surges 1,397 points, Nifty ends higher as investors track US tariff developments

Indian stock markets witnessed a strong rally on Tuesday, with benchmark indices surging as global sentiment improved following former U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pause tariffs. The rally pushed the Nifty past the 23,700 mark, while the...

February 4, 2025 2:33 PM

India’s fiscal roadmap: strong growth and stability despite tax cuts, says S&P Global

India's Union Budget for 2025 signals steady fiscal consolidation and reinforces a positive outlook for the country's sovereign credit ratings, according to a recent report by S&P Global Ratings. The government has projected a fiscal deficit of 4...

February 4, 2025 10:19 AM

Sensex, Nifty open higher as US delays tariff hikes on Canada, Mexico

The Indian stock market opened on a positive note on Tuesday, breaking a two-day losing streak, after the United States announced a one-month delay in its planned tariff hikes on Canada and Mexico. At 9:32 a.m., the BSE Sensex rose by over 443 point...

February 4, 2025 8:46 AM

Women-led Indian startups making global mark: Jitendra Singh

Women-led startups in India are making a global impact and hold the promise of realizing the vision of a "Viksit Bharat," said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, on Sunday. Speaking to a delega...

February 3, 2025 9:43 PM

Ministers from over 20 countries to attend India Energy Week

Energy ministers from over 20 nations, including advanced economies, top energy producers, and key countries from the Global South, are set to participate in the upcoming India Energy Week (IEW) 2025 in the national capital from February 11 to 14, of...

February 3, 2025 6:29 PM

Europe braces for Trump trade tariffs, as levies on Canada, Mexico, China roil markets

European leaders were bracing for U.S. tariffs on Monday after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping levies on Mexico, Canada and China that will affect billions of dollars worth of trade, roiling global markets and currencies. Trump said the tari...

February 3, 2025 6:16 PM

Global semiconductor revenue jumps 18 per cent in 2024: report

The global semiconductor industry witnessed a strong rebound in 2024, with total revenue reaching $626 billion, marking an 18.1 per cent increase from the previous year, according to a report released on Monday. This positive momentum is expected to...

February 3, 2025 5:24 PM

Inflation eases, growth picks up, Crisil’s economic forecast for FY26

India’s economy is poised to grow at 6.5 percent in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), slightly surpassing the 6.4 percent growth forecast for the current fiscal year, according to a recent report by Crisil. The report underscores that a combinati...

February 3, 2025 5:17 PM

Sensex, Nifty decline amid weak global trends; metal, oil & gas stocks fall

Indian stock markets ended lower on Monday as weak global cues and losses in Asian markets influenced investor sentiment. The benchmark indices struggled throughout the session, with most sectors witnessing a downturn. At the closing, the BSE Sensex...