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India well-poised for rapid growth despite risks from West Asia war and El Nino: ITCDespite facing geopolitical instability and weather-related challenges, India's economy is expected to grow robustly at 6.9% in FY27. This ...
Crude at $65, consumption boom, and the Rupee's new shield: Dinshaw Irani's big market callsIndia's economic headwinds are easing, with falling crude oil prices and a stabilizing rupee poised to boost the market. Helios Mutual Fund...
Global Market: US weekly jobless claims drop more than expectedUS unemployment claims saw a sharper-than-expected drop last week, signaling continued labor market strength. Despite this positive sign, a...
India's wireless subscriber base expands to nearly 1300 million in May 2026: TRAIThe number of wireless subscribers increased from 1288.96 million at the end of April 2026 to 1294.46 million at the end of May 2026. This ...
BHIM Payments App transaction volumes triple in year: OfficialBHIM Payments App witnessed a remarkable surge, with transaction volumes tripling between June 2025 and May 2026, reaching 244 million mont...
Assam Cabinet approves land law amendments to boost investmentAssam's Cabinet greenlit a bill to boost industrial investment by easing land reclassification for sectors like MSMEs and solar energy. Fai...
VinFast India partners Shriram Finance for vehicle financeVinFast India has joined hands with Shriram Finance Ltd to boost electric vehicle adoption through accessible retail finance. This collabor...
Slowing rural incomes could weigh on consumer demand: Dhananjay SinhaHeadline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse m...
Graduates 43.8% less likely to get informal jobs: EAC-PM studyBased on unit-level data from the 2025 Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUS...
BJP's Punjab unit keeps Shiromani Akali Dal option openThe BJP is preparing to contest all 117 assembly seats in Punjab on its own, but signals suggest it has not fully closed the door on revivi...
World Bank approves USD 1.5 bn loan to support India's reforms, job creationIndia's push for private sector-led growth and job creation has received a significant boost with the World Bank approving USD 1.5 billion ...
Nearly 30% of pedestrian deaths occur on national highways, not just city roadsShocking data reveals nearly 30% of over 1.8 lakh pedestrian deaths between 2019-2024 occurred on national highways, not just busy cities. ...
Dhoni is cricket's Federer, Virat Kohli comparable to Alcaraz: Sanju SamsonIndian cricketer Sanju Samson drew fascinating parallels between cricket and tennis, comparing MS Dhoni to Roger Federer for his calm demea...
Green residential developments can reduce water consumption by 30-50%: ReportIndia's burgeoning green building sector faces a transparency gap, hindering homebuyers' ability to assess sustainability. To address this,...
RBI overhauls Lead Bank Scheme after review, issues new guidelinesThe Reserve Bank of India has revamped the Lead Bank Scheme to boost district-level credit planning and financial inclusion. New guidelines...
Karnataka clears industrial projects worth Rs 7,506 crore; Kaynes, Bellatrix among key investorsKarnataka has greenlit industrial projects totaling Rs 7,506 crore, focusing on aerospace, ESDM, and general engineering. The State Level S...
Hero MotoCorp plans to expand flex-fuel capability up to E100, bets on multi-fuel futureHero MotoCorp is embracing a multi-fuel future, planning to extend its flex-fuel vehicle capabilities to E100. The company is also investin...
Study finds urban male bowerbirds in Queensland use human-made objects in courtship displays far more often than rural birdsMale bowerbirds in Australia are now using human-made trash to build their elaborate courtship displays. Researchers found urban birds pref...
Situation in J&K improved 90% under PM Modi but NC govt spreading hopelessness among youth, BJP saysJammu and Kashmir's situation has improved significantly, according to BJP leader Sunil Sharma. He credits Prime Minister Narendra Modi's g...
Unemployment rate hits 11-month high of 5.5% in MayIndia's unemployment rate climbed to a high in May. Rural joblessness saw a significant rise, reaching a 12-month peak. Urban unemployment ...