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August 27, 2025 8:24 PM

India set to become world’s second-largest economy in PPP terms by 2038 – EY

India is projected to emerge as the world’s second-largest economy in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms by 2038, supported by strong demographics, robust savings, and a sustainable fiscal path, consultancy EY said in a report on Wednesday. ...

August 28, 2025 9:18 AM

Wheels of Change: India’s Electric Leap for Green Mobility

India’s swift transition to green mobility has moved from aspiration to action. By February 2025, the nation had already registered 56.75 lakh electric vehicles, underscoring its momentum toward sustainable transport. This electric revolution is fu...

August 27, 2025 3:47 PM

Dominant AI trade confronts test as bellwether Nvidia reports earnings

The artificial intelligence theme that has propelled markets over the past couple years faces a crucial moment on Wednesday, when bellwether Nvidia Corp reports its second-quarter results. Technology shares, including a number of signature sto...

August 27, 2025 2:57 PM

MGNREGA- A comprehensive pillar of rural livelihood security

The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to rural resilience with a historic ₹86,000 crore allocation for MGNREGA in FY 2025–26, the highest since the scheme began, reflecting steadfast support for livelihood security across Bharat. ...

August 28, 2025 9:32 AM

Trump tariffs likely to result in US GDP go down by 40-50 bps: Report

As Indian exporters brace for the impact after additional 25 per cent US tariffs on key goods came into effect on Wednesday, reports said that Trump tariffs are likely to affect the US GDP by 40-50 bps by triggering inflationary pressures. The US in...

August 27, 2025 10:38 AM

Indian stock market to remain shut on Ganesh Chaturthi

There will be no trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday on the account of Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Trading in derivatives, equities, Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB), currency derivative...

August 26, 2025 4:49 PM

Stock market declines amid selling pressure ahead of additional US tariffs

The domestic equity indices ended the session with a decline on Tuesday amid worries over the US imposition of 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, scheduled to come into effect from Wednesday. Sensex ended the session at 80,786.54, down 849.37 poin...

August 26, 2025 3:32 PM

Suzuki to invest Rs 70,000 crore in India over next 5-6 years

Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporation on Tuesday announced that it will invest Rs 70,000 crore in India over the next five to six years. The investment will be used to increase production, introduce new car models, and protect its leadership p...

August 26, 2025 4:29 PM

PM Modi flags off Maruti Suzuki’s electric car, inaugurates battery manufacturing plant in Ahmedabad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged off e-VITARA, Maruti Suzuki’s first global strategic battery electric vehicle (BEV), from the company’s manufacturing facility in Hansalpur, Ahmedabad. The Made-in-India BEVs will be exported to mo...

August 26, 2025 12:58 PM

U.S. issues draft notice to implement 50% tariffs on Indian products effective August 27

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a draft notice on the implementation of additional duties on products imported from India, following the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump to increase tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per...

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