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November 13, 2024 8:01 PM

Digital transfers of funds for public services up 56 pc in 2024: RBI Deputy Guv

The average number of daily e-transactions to access public services in India has increased by 56 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year while there has been a transfer of Rs 6.9 lakh crore through the digitally-powered Direct Benefit Transfe...

November 13, 2024 7:57 PM

Brands of India: India’s largest apparel trade show showcases over 150 brands in Dubai

The 2nd edition of Brands of India, organized by The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), has gathered over 150 Indian apparel brands and white-label manufacturers at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This premier trade event offers a uniq...

November 13, 2024 6:19 PM

2-wheeler sales surge to record high of 21.64 lakh units in India in Oct

Total two-wheeler sales in the country surged by a robust 14.2 per cent to 21.64 lakh units in October this year, compared to 18.96 lakh units in October 2023, according to figures released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on ...

November 13, 2024 5:06 PM

Indian stocks slide to multi-month lows amid persistent sell-off

Indian equities continued their downward trend for the fifth consecutive session on Wednesday, with major indices closing significantly lower as concerns over macroeconomic challenges and foreign fund outflows weighed on sentiment. The BSE Sensex dro...

November 13, 2024 4:59 PM

EAM Jaishankar and Saudi FM Al Saud discuss bilateral ties, economic and defence cooperation

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held high-level talks in New Delhi on Wednesday, marking the second meeting of the Political, Security, Social, and Cultural Committee under the I...

November 13, 2024 4:56 PM

India’s infrastructure push to be among largest of 21st century: KPMG

India is likely to see implementation of one of the largest infrastructure programmes of the 21st century, according to a KPMG report which emphasizes that creating fiscal avenues to generate capital will be crucial to the success of this initiative....

November 13, 2024 12:43 PM

India could save 91,000 crore rupees on import bill through biofuel blending: Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said that the country could save 91,000 crore rupees on the import bill through biofuel blending and this money could be utilized for the benefit of the agricultural sector. ...

November 13, 2024 10:49 AM

Indian stock market opens in red as selling pressure persists across sectors

The Indian stock market opened on a weak note on Wednesday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty50 slipping in early trade. Persistent global concerns, cyclical earnings slowdown, and foreign fund outflows weighed heavily on investor sentiment, ma...

November 13, 2024 11:26 AM

India showcases the finest fabrics and textile expertise at IATF

India is showcasing her finest weaves at the International Apparel and Textile Fair (IATF) at Festival Arena, Dubai , presenting a wide array of high-quality fabrics and presenting its unmatched textile expertise. With a strong delegation of manufa...

November 12, 2024 6:12 PM

India’s retail inflation rises to 6.21 pc in Oct as vegetables play spoilsport

India’s retail price inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 6.21 per cent in October as higher prices of food items such as vegetables spiked during the month, figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Tuesday showed. ...