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March 4, 2025 10:12 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower as global trade tensions escalate

The Indian stock markets opened on a weak note on Tuesday, reflecting concerns over intensifying global trade tensions. Selling pressure was visible across the auto and IT sectors, dragging key indices down in early trade. By 9:30 AM, the Sensex was...

March 3, 2025 8:47 PM

India advances IMEEC trade corridor with key UAE discussions

The ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEEC) gained significant momentum following high-level discussions between Indian and UAE officials in Abu Dhabi this week, marking a major step forward for the transcontinental connectivity project. ...

March 3, 2025 7:04 PM

Rs 611 Cr FEMA Violations: ED issues notice to Paytm’s parent firm, managing director

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday issued a show-cause notice to One97 Communications Ltd, the parent company of Paytm, its Managing Director Vijay Shekhar Sharma, and others for alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999...

March 3, 2025 6:08 PM

Pharma sector in focus at India-Vietnam business meet in Ho Chi Minh city

As many as 39 Indian pharma companies connected with more than 50 Vietnamese counterparts, holding productive discussions during an 'India-Vietnam Business-to-Business (B2B)' meeting on the pharmaceutical industry organised in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh...

March 3, 2025 4:24 PM

Sensex closes above 73,000 in volatile trade, metal and realty stocks shine

Indian equity markets ended nearly flat on Monday after a volatile trading session, influenced by mixed global cues. While early gains were erased by mid-session declines, strong buying in metal, realty, and IT stocks helped the indices recover. ...

March 3, 2025 4:16 PM

Women in India driving financial growth, increasing credit awareness: NITI Aayog report

Women in India are increasingly taking charge of their financial futures by actively seeking credit and monitoring their credit scores, according to a report launched by NITI Aayog on Monday. Titled "From Borrowers to Builders: Women's Role in India...

March 3, 2025 4:11 PM

Centre grants Navratna status to IRCTC, IRFC

The central government has awarded Navratna status to two public sector companies -- Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) -- according to posts by the Department of Public Enterprises o...

March 3, 2025 2:40 PM

India’s manufacturing sector continues strong growth in February, driven by robust demand

The Indian manufacturing sector maintained its strong start to 2025 in February, according to an HSBC survey published on Monday. Although the pace of expansion softened slightly, the growth rates for output, employment and sales remained comfortably...

March 3, 2025 4:19 PM

Bitcoin jumps 20% after Trump hints at new strategic reserve

Bitcoin surged more than 20% from last week's lows on Monday and several other cryptocurrencies also rallied sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump raised the possibility of a new U.S. strategic reserve that would include a range of tokens. ...

March 3, 2025 10:14 AM

Sensex, Nifty open higher amid strong GDP growth data

The Indian stock market opened on a positive note on Monday, buoyed by encouraging economic indicators, including strong GDP growth and robust GST collections. Early trade saw notable buying interest in the auto and IT sectors, contributing to market...

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