India's copper demand set to rise 7% amid renewable energy boom
Mar 30, 2025, at 08:40 pm
New Delhi: India's copper demand is projected to grow by around 7% in the coming years, fuelled by renewable energy expansion and infrastructure development, The Times of India reported, citing officials.
IndiGo fined ₹944 crore by Income Tax Dept, calls order ‘erroneous’
Mar 30, 2025, at 07:19 pm
New Delhi: InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, the parent company of IndiGo, has received a ₹944.20 crore fine from the Income Tax Department for the Assessment Year 2021-22, media reports said.
Mar 30, 2025, at 05:04 pm
New Delhi: Nearly two decades after its signing, the India-US civil nuclear deal has taken a major step forward.
Aadhaar architect Nandan Nilekani says energy sector poised to become India's next UPI
Mar 30, 2025, at 04:12 pm
Bengaluru: Drawing a parallel to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which has transformed digital transactions, Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani predicted that India’s energy sector will create millions of micro-entrepreneurs, media reports said.
Luminous partners with SBI to expand solar financing in India
Mar 29, 2025, at 05:49 pm
In an important step towards accelerating solar adoption in the country, Luminous Power Technologies, India's leading solar energy solutions company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India’s largest national bank, the State Bank of India (SBI) to expand its access to solar financing for citizens all over India.
RBI plans to double foreign investor cap in listed firms to 10% to boost inflows: Report
Mar 28, 2025, at 10:44 pm
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to increase the cap on investments by individual foreign investors in listed Indian companies from 5% to 10% in an effort to boost capital inflows, Reuters reported.
India's core sector growth slows to 2.9% in Feb, dragged by crude oil, gas
Mar 28, 2025, at 10:07 pm
New Delhi: India's core sector growth eased to 2.9% in February, down from 4.6% in January 2025, according to official data released on Friday.
Sara Ali Khan on finances: ‘Mom handles my money, even my GPay’
Mar 28, 2025, at 09:12 pm
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan is mindful about spending her money and avoids frivolous expenditures. During a session at Times Now Summit 2025, she revealed that her money matters are in the capable hands of her mother, Amrita Singh, and even her GPay account is linked to her mom’s phone number.
Indian govt approves ₹37,216 cr fertiliser subsidy for kharif 2025 under NBS scheme
Mar 28, 2025, at 07:34 pm
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) rates for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the Kharif 2025 season, covering April 1 to September 30.
Air India Express announces 'Payday Sale' with fares starting from Rs. 1499
Mar 28, 2025, at 06:12 pm
Aviation major Air India Express has launched its 'Payday Sale,' offering Xpress Value fares from ₹1,499 and zero check-in baggage ‘Xpress Lite’ fares starting from Rs. 1,429 available for logged-in members booking on the airline’s award-winning website, www.airindiaexpress.com.
Govt approves 2% DA hike for central govt employees, pensioners from Jan 1
Mar 28, 2025, at 05:59 pm
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners.
India considers tariff cuts on US farm goods amid Trump’s trade threats
Mar 28, 2025, at 05:44 pm
New Delhi: Amid escalating tariff tensions with US President Donald Trump, India has proposed lowering import duties on American farm products, including almonds and cranberries, according to two government sources cited by Reuters.
India approves ₹25,000 cr PLI scheme for electronic components
Mar 28, 2025, at 05:38 pm
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet approved a ₹25,000 crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme aimed at boosting electronic component manufacturing, media reports said.
Diversifying Your Portfolio: The Role of Bonds in Wealth Management
Mar 28, 2025, at 12:15 pm
Bonds are debt instruments issued by governments, corporations, or municipalities to raise capital. When an investor purchases a bond, they lend money to the issuer, receiving periodic interest payments (coupon payments) and the principal at maturity. Key features include face value, coupon rate, maturity date, and credit rating, which determine the bond's risk and return.
OpenAI nears historic $40 billion funding round, pushing valuation to $300 billion: Report
Mar 27, 2025, at 10:29 pm
OpenAI is close to finalizing a $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank Group Corp., with key investors such as Magnetar Capital, Coatue Management, Founders Fund, and Altimeter Capital Management in discussions to participate, according to sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.
Infineon eyes chip manufacturing in India, plans to double workforce by 2030
Mar 27, 2025, at 10:06 pm
German semiconductor giant Infineon CEO Jochen Hanebeck has said that the chipmaker is actively evaluating the possibility of setting up manufacturing operations in India, either independently or through a strategic partnership, The Economic Times reported.
BIS raids Amazon, Flipkart warehouses, seizes 3,500+ uncertified products
Mar 27, 2025, at 10:03 pm
New Delhi: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has launched a nationwide crackdown on uncertified products, conducting search and seizure operations at Amazon and Flipkart warehouses. Thousands of non-compliant items were confiscated during the raids.
Dell’s workforce shrinks by 10% amid cost-cutting, reaffirms DEI commitment: Report
Mar 27, 2025, at 09:40 pm
Dell Technologies' workforce shrank by 10% in fiscal year 2025, with employee numbers dropping from roughly 120,000 to 108,000 as of January 31, according to the company’s annual report, Reuters reported.
ONGC confirms crude oil reserves in Ballia, leases land for drilling
Mar 27, 2025, at 09:17 pm
New Delhi: After a three-month survey in the Ganga basin, ONGC has confirmed crude oil reserves at a depth of 3,000 metres in Ballia, media reports said.
Infosys Mysuru campus again fires trainees
Mar 27, 2025, at 08:50 pm
Mysuru: Infosys has terminated 40-45 trainees via email, just over a month after dismissing hundreds from its Mysuru campus, media reports said.
Maruti Suzuki approves third plant at Kharkhoda, total capacity to hit 7.5 lakh units by 2029
Mar 26, 2025, at 10:18 pm
Gurugram: Maruti Suzuki’s Board has approved the establishment of a third plant at Kharkhoda, Haryana, to expand its production capacity, The Economic Times reported.
India's defence ministry signs ₹6,900 cr contracts for ATAGS artillery and towing vehicles
Mar 26, 2025, at 09:53 pm
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts worth ₹6,900 crore with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced Systems Limited for the procurement of 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and High Mobility Vehicle 6x6 Gun Towing Vehicles, respectively.
India set to surpass Japan as world’s fourth-largest economy by late 2024: IMF
Mar 26, 2025, at 09:40 pm
New Delhi: India is on track to overtake Japan and become the world’s fourth-largest economy by the third quarter of the 2024-25 financial year, according to the latest data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Reliance to halt Venezuelan oil imports as US tariff threat looms
Mar 26, 2025, at 09:13 pm
New Delhi: India’s Reliance Industries, which operates the world’s largest refining complex, will cease Venezuelan oil imports following the United States’ decision to impose a 25% tariff on countries purchasing crude from the South American nation, Reuters reported.
Modi govt taps household savings to tackle $346 billion debt load: Report
Mar 26, 2025, at 07:30 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is facing a record ₹29.7 trillion ($346 billion) in maturing sovereign bonds over the next five years, a legacy of pandemic-era borrowing and infrastructure spending. To manage this burden, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the government are swapping maturing debt with longer-term securities, Bloomberg reported.
Tata Group seeks additional land for Dholera semiconductor project
Mar 26, 2025, at 05:58 pm
Tata Group is seeking an additional 80 acres for the expansion of its mega semiconductor chip plant in Gujarat’s Dholera, according to a Business Standard report.
Bandhan Bank inks MoU with Indian Air Force to offer Shaurya Salary Account
Mar 26, 2025, at 04:48 pm
Private lender Bandhan Bank on Wednesday announced that it has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to provide Bandhan Bank Shaurya Salary Account, a Corporate Salary account specially designed for defence personnel.
Shiprocket launches 'Same Day Delivery' in Kolkata, empowering MSMEs with faster eCommerce logistics
Mar 25, 2025, at 11:25 pm
Kolkata: Shiprocket, India’s leading eCommerce enablement platform, has launched Same Day Delivery (SDD) in Kolkata, bringing enterprise-grade, fast deliveries to every seller of Bharat.
JSW Steel becomes world's most valuable steelmaker
Mar 25, 2025, at 10:35 pm
Mumbai: JSW Steel has now overtaken global steel giants ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel to become the most valuable steel company in the world by market capitalisation, reaching ₹2.6 lakh crore, media reports said.
S&P cuts India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.5% amid rising US tariffs
Mar 25, 2025, at 10:04 pm
New Delhi: S&P Global Ratings has revised India's GDP growth projection for FY26 to 6.5%, down from its earlier estimate of 6.7%, as it expects Asia-Pacific economies to face pressure from rising US tariffs and a broader pushback against globalisation, according to a PTI report.