Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Business

India emerging as global AI leader with visionary policies: FM Sitharaman

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that India’s visionary leadership and progressive policymaking have created a strong foundation for innovation, making the country a global leader in technology and artificial intelligence (AI).

RBI may cut rates by 25 bps in December as inflation falls to multi-year low: Report

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may cut policy rates by 25 basis points in December, bringing the repo rate down to 5.25 per cent, if the 50 per cent import tariff remains in place until the end of the year, a new report said on Tuesday.

Indian stock markets open higher amid global trade concerns, Q2 earnings buzz

MUMBAI: Indian stock markets opened higher on Tuesday as investors looked past global uncertainties caused by the ongoing trade tensions between the US and China, while also tracking quarterly earnings from Indian companies.

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Streaming Revolution: From Cricket Matches to Interactive Game Shows

Live streaming has been around since the 1990s. In India, streaming arrived much later, the first OTT (over the top) platform BigFlix made the news as being the first live stream channel in India. It was India’s first global multi language HD film platform with over 2,000 films that encompassed nine different Indian languages and was launched by Reliance Entertainment on 27 April 2010.

Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group shares fall up to 10 pc after ED arrests Senior Executive in fake bank guarantee case

MUMBAI: Shares of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group companies saw a sharp decline on Monday, with stocks falling up to 10.5 per cent during intra-day trade.

How to Pick the Right Broker for Opening a Demat Account in India

A demat account, also known as a dematerialised account, removes the physical share certificates. In this case, keeping all securities in electronic format with the electronic features makes it a convenient way of transacting. Basically, lifting the process of buying and selling shares is, once again, just a purchase on that demat account and has integration with a trading account as well as a linked bank account.

Rajeev Juneja appointed as President of PHDCCI

NEW DELHI: The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) on Monday announced its new leadership team, with Rajeev Juneja taking over as President of the Chamber.

Sensex, Nifty slip as global cues turn weak

MUMBAI: Indian stock markets ended lower on Monday, snapping a two-day winning streak, as weak global cues weighed on investor sentiment.

Rajasthan achieves lowest battery energy storage price in India: Amitabh Kant

NEW DELHI: In a significant development towards achieving green energy sustainability, Rajasthan has set a new record with the lowest ever battery energy storage price in India at "Rs 1.77 lakh per megawatt (MW)", Amitabh Kant, former chief executive officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog, said on Monday.

Finance Ministry to hold meeting with bank chiefs on credit flow to MSMEs

NEW DELHI: The Finance Ministry is set to hold a review meeting on Monday with public sector banks (PSBs) to assess the adverse impact due the 50 per cent tariff hike imposed by the US on the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sector and take stock of their credit requirements, a senior official confirmed.

Mumbai tops India’s residential market; office rents post 11 pc growth: Report

NEW DELHI: Mumbai tops India in residential sales for Q3 2025, while the city's office market witnessed an 11 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in average transacted rents, a report said on Monday.

BLS International shares crash 17 pc after MEA bars company from new tenders for 2 years

MUMBAI: Shares of BLS International Services plunged sharply on Monday after the Government barred the company from participating in future tenders of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Indian Missions abroad for the next two years.

Sensex, Nifty slip in early trade amid global weakness

MUMBAI: Indian stock markets opened sharply lower on Monday, tracking weakness across Asian markets after US President Donald Trump warned of “stricter” tariffs on China.

PM Gati Shakti stands as cornerstone in journey towards ‘Viksit Bharat’: Piyush Goyal

NEW DELHI: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday hailed four years of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP), saying it stands as a cornerstone in the journey towards ‘Viksit Bharat’ at 2047.

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Central Electricity Authority unveils roadmap for 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047

NEW DELHI: The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on Saturday highlighted visionary initiatives for India’s power sector by unveiling the roadmap for the development of 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047 -- in alignment with its long-term energy and climate objectives.

Silver crosses Rs 1.64 lakh level, gold surges by over Rs 2,000 this week

NEW DELHI: The Indian bullion market remained bullish this week, continuing the past week's momentum. The silver price witnessed a strong rally, soaring over Rs 15,000 per kilogram to end at an all-time high of Rs 1.64 lakh per kg. Gold also saw a moderate uptick, rising more than Rs 2,000 per 10 grams during the period.

India–EFTA trade pact targets $100 billion in investments, 10 lakh jobs over 15 years

NEW DELHI: The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) has established India’s first free trade agreement (FTA) with four developed European nations, with commitments of $100 billion in investments and the creation of 1 million direct jobs over the next 15 years, government data showed on Saturday.

Akasa Air's Pune-Delhi flight suffers bird hit, lands safely

NEW DELHI: An Akasa Air aircraft flying from Pune to Delhi suffered a bird hit but landed safely in the national capital without any incident, the airline said. All passengers and crew members were safely deplaned following landing.

Stock markets end week on positive note; Banking, IT, and pharma stocks lead gains

MUMBAI: Indian equities ended the week on a positive note amid buying in banking, IT, and pharma stocks (in the last two sessions).

India explores meaningful partnerships at G20 Trade and Investment Ministers’ Meeting

NEW DELHI: India discussed deepening trade and technology partnerships, along with collaboration in manufacturing, digital and clean technologies with several nations during bilateral meetings at the G20 Trade and Investment Ministers’ Meeting (TIMM) in Gqeberha, South Africa.

Complete Your NGO Darpan Registration with Our Help

If you’re running an NGO or planning to start one, you’ve probably heard of NGO Darpan registration. But what exactly is it, and why does it matter so much? Let’s break it down simply.

Time Management Lessons From Online Casino Tournaments

Online casino tournaments bring together excitement, structure and discipline in ways that go beyond gaming. Whether it is a €500,000 shared prize pool in a slot competition or a timed poker event with strict blinds, these formats force players to think about time differently. They must pace themselves, manage focus across hours of play and balance risk in each decision. These lessons extend beyond the digital table, offering insights into personal productivity, professional planning and life organization.

Centre notifies key amendments in PLI scheme for textiles

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Textiles on Thursday notified key revisions to the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for man-made fibre (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics, and products of technical textiles, which aims to address industry challenges, enhance ease of doing business, encourage fresh investments in the sector, and accelerate growth.

Gujarat leading the nation's energy transition: Karan Adani

AHMEDABAD: As India moves towards a cleaner, more sustainable future, Gujarat is leading the nation's energy transition, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) Managing Director Karan Adani said on Thursday.

India telecom sector to contribute 20 pc to GDP in next decade: Scindia

NEW DELHI: India’s telecom sector is poised to increase its contribution to the country’s GDP from the current 12-14 per cent to 20 per cent over the next 10 to 12 years, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia, said on Thursday.

Centre releases Rs 1,091 crore for rural local bodies in Bengal, Andhra

NEW DELHI: The Government of India has released Rs 1091.47 crore as the first instalment of untied grants under the Fifteenth Finance Commission for rural local bodies in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on Thursday.

BMW Ventures, Om Freight, Glottis IPOs sink after listing; stocks crash up to 40 pc

MUMBAI: Investor excitement over recent IPOs has quickly turned into disappointment as newly listed stocks -- BMW Ventures, Om Freight Forwarders, and Glottis Limited -- have seen steep declines soon after debut.

Excellent interaction with BP CEO amid India’s thrust towards energy security: Hardeep Puri

NEW DELHI: Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday that he had an excellent interaction with BP CEO Murray Auchincloss, who is part of the delegation accompanying UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his two-day India visit.

Gold, silver prices ease on MCX amid profit booking at record highs

MUMBAI: Gold and silver prices fell in early trade on Thursday, on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), as investors booked profits after both metals hit record highs in the previous session.

Sensex, Nifty open flat with positive bias amid global optimism

MUMBAI: Indian stock markets opened flat but with a slight positive tone on Thursday, taking cues from upbeat global trends.

Piyush Goyal, Keir Starmer discuss ways to deepen trade and economic partnership

MUMBAI: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said his meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer here further deepened trade and economic partnership for mutual prosperity between the two nations.

Indian govt's debt to decrease to 77 pc of GDP in 4 years: Report

NEW DELHI: While governmental debts are rising globally, India's general government debt will moderate to 77 per cent of GDP by FY31 and further to 71 per cent by FY35, from the current level of 81 per cent, a report said on Wednesday.

'We’re lucky to have a leader like him': Akash Ambani on PM Modi’s 25 years in public life

NEW DELHI: Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, on Wednesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unwavering commitment for the past 25 years to put India on the global map across the spectrum, adding that "we are lucky to have a leader like him".

India’s organised gold loan market to reach Rs 15 lakh crore in FY26: Report

NEW DELHI: India's organised gold loan market is expected to reach Rs 15 trillion (Rs 15 lakh crore) in the current financial year (FY26) -- a year ahead of earlier projections, a report said on Wednesday.

Trump tariffs acted as tax on US consumers, raised inflation: Gita Gopinath

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump’s tariff proposals acted as a tax on US consumers, raised inflation, and had no benefit to the American economy, said former IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath on Wednesday.

Gold prices hit historic highs globally, Indian rates touch Rs 1.22 lakh on MCX

NEW DELHI: Gold prices reached a historic milestone on Wednesday, crossing the $4,000 per ounce mark in international markets for the first time ever.

Sensex, Nifty open marginally higher; IT stocks lead gains

MUMBAI: The Indian stock markets opened slightly higher on Wednesday amid mixed movement in key stocks on Dalal Street.

PM Modi to inaugurate 9th edition of India Mobile Congress 2025 today

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, Asia’s largest telecom, media, and technology event, on Wednesday at around 9:45 a.m. at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in Dwarka, Delhi.

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