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November 28, 2025 5:28 PM

India’s Q2 FY26 GDP grows at 8.2%, driven by strong industrial and services sectors

India’s economic momentum strengthened in the second quarter of FY 2025-26, with Real GDP or GDP at Constant Prices rising by 8.2% during July–September 2025, according to the latest estimates released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) unde...

November 28, 2025 2:41 PM

Piyush Goyal highlights expanding trade negotiations; says self-reliance central to India’s economic strategy

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India’s trade engagements are expanding rapidly, with negotiations currently underway with 14 countries or blocs representing nearly 50 nations. He said India has already concluded ba...

November 28, 2025 3:51 PM

How GIFT City has emerged as India’s premier global financial and technology hub

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) has rapidly emerged as India’s leading international financial and technology hub, drawing global banks, fintech firms, asset managers, and large corporates. As the country’s first International...

November 28, 2025 10:49 AM

Q2 GDP: Indian economy may outshine forecast amid global disruptions

As economists and industry wait for the Q2 GDP numbers to be released by the National Statistical Office on Friday, reports say that the economy may outshine the 7 per cent forecast for the July-September period despite US tariffs and overall weak gl...

November 28, 2025 9:55 AM

Nifty, Sensex open flat on Friday, will remain in consolidation phase: Experts

The domestic stock markets entered a consolidation phase in early trade on Friday, a day after both benchmark indices touched fresh all-time highs, as traders booked profits at higher levels. Profit booking was expected, and market participants awai...

November 27, 2025 4:34 PM

CBDT launches second NUDGE initiative to boost voluntary compliance on foreign asset disclosure

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched the second phase of its NUDGE initiative to strengthen voluntary compliance relating to the disclosure of foreign assets and income. Beginning November 28, the department will send SMS and email a...

November 27, 2025 4:08 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher after hitting record levels

Indian benchmark indices closed on a positive note on Thursday after touching fresh record highs earlier in the day. The Sensex finished at 85,720.38, gaining 110.87 points or 0.13 per cent. The Nifty ended at 26,215.55, up 10.25 points or 0.04 per ...

November 27, 2025 2:48 PM

Centre clears ₹305-crore Tex-RAMPS scheme to boost textile research, data systems and innovation

The government on Thursday approved the Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up (Tex-RAMPS) scheme, a major initiative aimed at strengthening research, innovation and competitiveness in India’s textile sector. With...

November 27, 2025 12:10 PM

Sensex smashes 86,000 for 1st time, Nifty hits new record

Indian stock markets continued their strong momentum on Thursday, with both the Sensex and Nifty hitting new record highs. Investors remained optimistic as hopes of interest rate cuts in the US and India grew stronger, while steady buying by foreign...

November 27, 2025 12:11 PM

India-UAE hold third CEPA joint committee meeting; bilateral trade exceeds $100 billion

India and the United Arab Emirates held the third meeting of the Joint Committee under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary in the Department o...