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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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

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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NEW DELHI: The government on Tuesday announced the selection of five projects under the second round of its expression of interest for the 'Safe and Trusted AI' pillar under the programme launched by IndiaAI.

MUMBAI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that she has seen several deepfake videos of herself being circulated online, manipulated to mislead citizens and distort facts -- a reminder of the urgency with which we must strengthen our defences.

NEW DELHI: Public sector banks (PSBs) have sanctioned over 5.79 lakh loan applications, amounting to Rs 10,907 crore (as of September 2025), under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), thus augmenting the financial support to the beneficiaries in installing rooftop solar systems, it was announced on Tuesday.

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India’s proposal to reduce risk weights for NBFCs lending to high-quality operational infrastructure projects will enhance future competitiveness, lower financing costs, and increase the lending capacity of NBFCs, a report said on Tuesday.

NEW DELHI: India is expected to remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy, underpinned by strong consumption growth, improved agricultural output and rural wage growth, according to a World Bank report released on Tuesday.

NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to go for one more rate cut in the coming months as inflation expectations have dropped sharply, a new report said on Tuesday.

NEW DELHI: Renewable sources of electricity generation are continuing to grow strongly around the world, with India on course to become the second-largest renewables growth market globally, after China, and is expected to comfortably reach its ambitious target by 2030, the IEA's medium-term forecast said on Tuesday.

MUMBAI: Gold prices hit fresh record highs in morning trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Tuesday, as investors turned to the precious metal amid growing global uncertainties and expectations of more rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.

MUMBAI: Indian stock markets continued their upward trend on Tuesday, supported by buying in major stocks such as ICICI Bank, ITC and more.

NEW DELHI: The bilateral trade between India and Qatar, standing at around $14 billion, could be doubled by 2030, with a renewed focus on promising sectors such as electronics, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, processed food, textiles, gems and jewellery, IT, and emerging high-tech industries and solar energy, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.

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NEW DELHI: India’s journey to the world’s fourth largest economy, from being the 11th a decade ago, was powered by a decisive technological and innovation-driven push, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Air India Express officials on Monday have assured Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan that the airline will restore flight services from the state that were reduced in the ongoing winter schedule, clarifying that the cuts were only temporary.