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Eight people killed in Kannauj bus accident, PM Modi announces compensation | Class 12 student shoots principal in Madhya Pradesh school toilet | 8 farmers injured in tear gas shelling during 'Dilli chalo' march near Shambhu border | Chaos in Parliament after cash recovered from Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi's Rajya Sabha seat | RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, slashes CRR to 4 percent | Allu Arjun booked over woman's death in stampede during Pushpa 2 screening | 'Will appoint new PM in coming days': French President Emmanuel Macron after Michel Barnier's ouster | 'Hope there are no more shocks in future': Devendra Fadnavis after taking oath as Maharashtra CM | Delhi air pollution curbs eased after AQI improves in National Capital Region | Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM; Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar are his deputies

US, EU major importers of India's oil products sourced from sanctioned Russian crude

Feb 22, 2024, at 07:21 am

New Delhi: More than one-third of India's oil product exports to the coalition countries led by the G7 were sourced from Russian crude, according to a European think-tank, media reports said.

India crosses China as HSBC's third-largest profitable business region

Feb 22, 2024, at 03:25 am

HSBC Group Wednesday reported a 25% rise in earnings from its activities in India, reaching $1.5 billion for the fiscal year ending December 2023, media reports said.

Japan commits ODA loan of JPY 232.209 billion for nine projects in various sectors in India

Feb 21, 2024, at 05:20 am

New Delhi: Japan has committed an Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan of an amount of 232.209 billion yen for nine projects in various sectors, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday.

Wholesale inflation of India eases to 0.27 pc in January

Feb 15, 2024, at 12:39 am

India's wholesale price index (WPI) based inflation eased to 0.27% in January 2024 from 0.73% in the previous month, as per data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry showed on Wednesday.

Passenger vehicles sales jump 14 pc in January on strong demand

Feb 14, 2024, at 11:26 pm

Passenger vehicles sales comprising cars, SUVs and vans started on a strong note in the new year with total domestic sales rising 13.57% year-on-year to 3,93,074 units in January 2024, as per data released by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Wednesday.

India ranks 38 out of 139 countries in World Bank's Logistics Performance Index Report 2023

Feb 08, 2024, at 07:22 am

New Delhi: India has been ranked 38 out of 139 countries in the World Bank's 'Logistics Performance Index Report (2023): Connecting to Compete 2023'.

A visionary stride for women-led development in India’s 2024 budget

Feb 05, 2024, at 01:03 am

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has offered a progressive vision for the nation’s women through the interim budget which prioritized empowering women ("Nari Shakti") through entrepreneurship, making their lives easier, and ensuring their dignity.

India, Oman ink MoU on procurement of defence material, equipment

Feb 01, 2024, at 04:38 pm

New Delhi: India and Oman on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on procurement of defence material and equipment which would provide a framework for a new area of defence collaboration.

Young Liu, CEO of Taiwanese electronics firm Foxconn, bestowed with Padma Bhushan

Jan 27, 2024, at 06:53 am

New Delhi: In a notable acknowledgment of his distinguished contributions to the tread and industry sector, Young Liu, the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Foxconn, the Taiwanese multinational electronics contract manufacturer, has been honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award.

Indian Overseas Bank registers 30.27 pct year-on-year rise in net profit

Jan 24, 2024, at 11:39 pm

Public sector Indian Overseas Bank on Wednesday reported 30.27% year-on-year rise in net profit at Rs 723 crore for October-December quarter (Q3) of the current financial year 2023-24.

India tops among leading real estate buyers in Dubai, says report

Jan 24, 2024, at 05:35 am

Indian property investors have surpassed Russians to claim the top position as the leading buyers of real estate in Dubai in 2023, a report released by a real estate company has revealed.

World Economic Forum 2024: Smriti Irani advocates for consensus on watermarking AI products

Jan 20, 2024, at 04:37 am

Davos: The Indian delegation at World Economic Forum 2024 promoted responsible behaviour about AI, insisting on convergence or a consensus on watermarking AI products.

India's wholesale inflation rises to 0.73% in December 2023: Govt data

Jan 15, 2024, at 07:38 pm

New Delhi/UNI: India's wholesale price index (WPI) based inflation increased to 0.73% in December 2023 from 0.26% in the previous month, data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry showed on Monday.

India likely to have 100 million affluent citizens by 2027: Reports

Jan 15, 2024, at 03:20 pm

India's affluent class may soon nearly double to touch 100 million people by 2027, as per a report by Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

United States asks India to ensure laptop import policy does not restrict trade

Jan 13, 2024, at 05:22 am

New Delhi: United States Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai has called upon India to ensure that the existing end-to-end online system and associated policies governing the import of laptops do not pose trade restrictions in the future.

India, UAE aim at expanding bilateral trade to $100 billion; start Rupee-Dhiram trade: Piyush Goyal

Jan 11, 2024, at 05:40 am

Ahmedabad/IBNS/UNI: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aspire to expand their bilateral trade to US$100 billion, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday.

Narendra Modi government's Interim Budget likely to set nominal GDP growth at 10-10.5 pct

Jan 08, 2024, at 11:30 pm

The Indian government will present its interim budget on Feb 1, just months before the country is expected to vote in the Lok Sabha polls this year.

India's forex reserve touches the highest level in 21 months

Jan 06, 2024, at 11:22 pm

India's foreign exchange reserves rose from  $2.759 billion to $623.20 billion in the week which ended on December 29.

India taking measures to secure merchant ships amid rise in attacks in the Red Sea region: Report

Jan 06, 2024, at 05:50 am

New Delhi: Amid the recent surge in attacks in the Red Sea region, a senior government official on Friday said that the Indian government is ensuring the security of shipments on the open seas, a media report said.

Tata Steel India reports 4.88 million tons delivery in Q3FY24; notes sustained growth in Indian steel demand

Jan 06, 2024, at 05:11 am

Mumbai: Tata Steel India on Friday said that its crude steel production reached 5.32 million tons, up 6% on QoQ as well as YoY basis.

India's services PMI rises to 59.0 in December from 56.9 in November

Jan 05, 2024, at 05:50 pm

New Delhi/UNI: India's services activities continued growth momentum and picked up in December 2023 on the back of new businesses and strong demand.

India emerges as fastest growing large economy globally in CY2023-CY 2024: Report

Jan 04, 2024, at 08:05 am

Mumbai: The Indian Equity Market has emerged as one of the best-performing markets in the last two years, according to a report by Pantomath Financial Services Group.

India's forex reserves increase by $9bn last week: Reports

Dec 26, 2023, at 11:17 pm

India's foreign exchange reserve has spiked by $9.112 billion to $615.971 billion in the week ending December 15, 2023, media reports said.

Amid global slowdown, large tech companies almost halt hiring in India: Report

Dec 26, 2023, at 05:55 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Large tech companies have nearly stopped hiring new employees amid the global slowdown, media reports said.

Waaree completes 50MW solar module supply to a USA firm

Dec 22, 2023, at 11:29 pm

Indian solar panel manufacturing firm WAAREE Energies ltd on Thursday said it has completed the timely delivery of 50 MW Solar modules Fortune 500 Company, in USA.

Raghuram Rajan explores strategies for India's economic future in ISB discussion

Dec 18, 2023, at 07:25 pm

Hyderabad/UNI: Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Raghuram Rajan, shared insights into key strategies that can propel India's growth in the coming decades during a discussion on his latest book, 'Breaking the Mould: Reimagining India's Economic Future,' at the Hyderabad campus of the Indian School of Business (ISB).

Mazagon Dock seals $42 Million deal with European partner for trio of vessels

Dec 16, 2023, at 03:19 am

Mumbai: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd revealed on December 15 that it has secured a $42 million deal with a European client for the construction of three multi-purpose hybrid-powered vessels.

U.S. Consulate General Kolkata and KIIT-Technology Business Incubator hosting three-day workshop for entrepreneurs from four nations

Dec 15, 2023, at 06:07 am

Kolkata: Seventeen start-ups from India, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh are participating in a three-day workshop organised by the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata and KIIT-Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI) here on Wednesday.

India-Korea Electronic Origin Data Exchange System (EODES) for faster clearance of imported goods launched

Dec 09, 2023, at 08:32 am

New Delhi: India and South Korea launched the India-Korea Electronic Origin Data Exchange System (EODES) aimed at facilitating the smooth implementation of the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the Ministry of Finance said in a statement.

Spotlight India: Singapore's investment giant Temasek's top execs on a visit to India

Dec 07, 2023, at 02:41 am

Mumbai: The 11-member board of directors from Temasek is currently on an important visit to India, seen as a global bright spot, Moneycontrol reported.