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July 21, 2025 5:40 PM

EU to ramp up retaliation plans as US tariff deal prospects dim

The European Union is exploring a broader set of possible counter-measures against the United States as prospects for an acceptable trade agreement with Washington fade, according to EU diplomats. An increasing number of EU members, including German...

July 21, 2025 5:13 PM

EPFO sees record addition of 20.06 lakh net members in May

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reported its highest-ever net member addition in a single month, with 20.06 lakh new members joining in May 2025 — the best growth since tracking began in April 2018. This figure represents a 4.8 ...

July 21, 2025 4:30 PM

Indian stock market rebounds sharply amid buying in banking heavyweights

Snapping the losing streak, the Indian stock market closed in the positive territory on Monday, following value buying in banking heavyweights, as Sensex gained over 442 points. Sensex settled at 82,200.34, up 442.61 points or 0.54 per cent. The 30-...

July 21, 2025 4:20 PM

UPI transforms everyday life in India

India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed how millions manage money, making the country a global leader in fast, real-time digital payments. The world is also recognizing the power of Digital India and UPI. A recent IMF note titled "Gr...

July 21, 2025 4:12 PM

UPI revolution pushes India to global lead in real-time digital payments

India has firmly established itself as a global leader in real-time digital payments, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at the forefront of this transformation. According to a recent IMF note titled "Growing Retail Digital Payments: The Value...

July 21, 2025 12:45 PM

India’s GDP to grow at 6.5% in FY26; inflation expected to average 4%: Crisil

India’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow at 6.5% in the current fiscal year (FY26), driven by improving domestic consumption and other positive indicators, according to a report released by Crisil on Monday. The Crisil Intelligenc...

July 21, 2025 10:43 AM

Sensex, Nifty open flat amid India-US trade deal uncertainty

India’s benchmark indices opened on a cautious note Monday, as uncertainty surrounding the India-US trade deal weighed on investor sentiment and capped early gains. The Nifty rose 30.60 points, or 0.12 per cent, to open at 24,999, while the Sensex...

July 20, 2025 5:22 PM

India becomes global leader in fast payments as UPI processes 18.39 billion transactions in June: IMF

India has emerged as a global leader in fast payments, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processing over ₹24.03 lakh crore through 18.39 billion transactions in June, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Sunday. In June last yea...

July 20, 2025 12:59 PM

India taking steady, confident steps towards oil self-sufficiency: Hardeep Singh Puri

India is taking steady and confident steps towards oil self-sufficiency, and under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the country is securing its energy future, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Sunday. With one million square ki...

July 19, 2025 11:34 AM

India sees strong 12.6% growth in investment confidence in Q3 2025, highest among 32 economies: report

Despite a marginal 1.4 per cent decline in business investment confidence, India recorded the highest year-on-year growth among 32 economies surveyed for Q3 2025, registering a strong 12.6 per cent increase, according to the Dun & Bradstreet (D&a...

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