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November 28, 2024 6:50 PM

Women’s workforce participation sees steady growth, government initiatives boost employment opportunities

Women’s participation in India’s workforce has seen a remarkable rise in recent years, according to the latest Annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) reports. The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) and Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for wo...

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November 28, 2024 5:03 PM

Global sovereign funds, top investors reaffirm support for Adani group

Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company (IHC) on Thursday said its outlook on investments in the Adani Group remains unchanged despite the US indictment of some of the conglomerate's officials. In a statement, IHC, which is one of the largest sove...

November 28, 2024 4:43 PM

Sensex and Nifty sink amid global and domestic pressures

Domestic stock markets faced selling pressure on Thursday due to declines in tech heavyweight stocks, a lack of major global cues, and weak performance in Asian markets. The Sensex dropped by 1,190.34 points, closing at 79,043.74, while the Nifty fe...

November 28, 2024 4:40 PM

Piyush Goyal urges industry feedback on national single window system

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has expressed concerns over the lack of engagement from the industry with the National Single Window System (NSWS) and the Industrial Land Bank initiatives, crucial platforms designed to streamli...

November 28, 2024 3:08 PM

SoftBank’s Masayoshi sees India as future AI chip capital

SoftBank Founder and CEO Masayoshi Son has expressed confidence in India’s potential to emerge as the global hub for AI chip manufacturing. Speaking during a meeting with leading Indian startup founders in New Delhi, Son underlined his commitment t...

November 28, 2024 1:46 PM

BJP-led NDA’s resounding assembly election wins to push economic reforms

The recent state assembly election victories have further consolidated the position of BJP-led NDA which will provide much-needed stability and resolve to push for economic reforms, according to a report on Thursday. The results of recent state/Bye-...

November 28, 2024 11:35 AM

IndiGo travel advisory: Flight disruptions to continue due to adverse weather conditions in Tamil Nadu

A deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclone and approach Tamil Nadu, impacting air travel and prompting safety measures for seafarers and fishermen in the region. IndiGo Airlines has warned passengers o...

November 28, 2024 11:14 AM

Sensex, Nifty open flat; realty stocks shine

India’s benchmark indices remained muted in early trade on Thursday, with buying seen in the realty sector. The Sensex dropped 40.02 points, or 0.05 percent, to 80,194.06, while the Nifty inched up by 2.35 points, or 0.01 percent, to 24,277.25 as ...

November 27, 2024 6:26 PM

India, Japan launch economic security dialogue to strengthen industrial and technological resilience

India and Japan inaugurated their first-ever Dialogue on Economic Security in Tokyo on Wednesday, focusing on bolstering industrial and technological resilience. The dialogue included discussions on strategic trade and technology, with senior officia...

November 27, 2024 4:59 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher led by energy, commodities stocks

India's benchmark indices closed higher on Wednesday, driven by strong buying in the energy, commodities, and public sector enterprise (PSE) sectors. The Sensex gained 230.02 points, or 0.29 percent, to close at 80,234, while the Nifty rose by 80.40...