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India's GDP growth expected to touch 6.6% in Q3 of 2024-25: Report

India's GDP is expected to grow at 6.6 per cent in the October-December period of 2024-25, which is slower than the corresponding figure of 8.6 per cent for the same quarter of 2023-24, but remains robust with support from agriculture, government spending, and services

Feb 18, 2025

Bengal reserves 30 pc of cold storage space for marginal farmers

The West Bengal government has directed all the cold storage owners in the state to reserve 30 per cent of the space at their respective facilities for the marginal farmers.

Feb 17, 2025

Bilateral investment treaties must ensure arbitrators don't ignore national interest: FM Sitharaman

Speaking at the inauguration of the first PG Certificate Course on International Commercial & Investment Treaty Arbitration here, Nirmala Sitharaman pointed out that arbitrators have often ignored the judicial decisions of the host country.

Feb 16, 2025

India's forex reserves surge for 3rd straight week

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $7.6 billion to stood at $638 billion as of February 7, according to latest data by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Feb 15, 2025

Stock market hinges on global trade developments, time to focus on strong businesses

Nifty and Sensex faced resistance at higher levels this week, leading to profit booking, as global macro uncertainties and mixed earnings kept investors wary. Going forward, market direction will hinge on global trade developments, earnings outcomes and sectoral momentum, say experts.

Feb 15, 2025

India's nuclear energy capacity jumps from 4,780 MW to 8,180 MW in 10 years, set for big leap

India's nuclear energy capacity jumps from 4,780 MW to 8,180 MW in last 10 years, set for big leap

India's nuclear sector has grown significantly over the last ten years from 4,780 MW in 2014 to 8,180 MW in 2024 and is poised to accelerate further after agreements signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France backed by a stepped-up allocation in the Union Budget.

Feb 14, 2025

New Income Tax Bill 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the new Income Tax Bill, 2025, aiming to simplify tax laws and encourage voluntary compliance. The bill, reduced to 622 pages, replaces complex provisions with clearer ones and introduces terms like 'tax year'.

Feb 14, 2025

Gold prices set to fall further after Donald Trump's win

Bank customers rush to buy gold amid woes over rates, Trump policies

Bank customers are rushing to buy gold on dashed hopes for early rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed) and woes over the policies of US President Donald Trump's administration, industry data showed on Wednesday.

Feb 12, 2025

Mutual fund SIP inflows cross Rs 26,000 crore mark for 2nd month in a row

Monthly systematic investment plan (SIP) contributions stayed above the Rs 26,000 crore mark for the second straight month, as the month of January clocked Rs 26,400 crore SIP investments, compared to Rs 26,459 crore in December, the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) said on Wednesday.

Feb 12, 2025

K'taka Global Investors Meet: Next 10 years belong to India in semiconductor sector, says Texas Instruments CEO

Talking about the potential of the country in the semiconductor sector, Santosh Kumar, CEO of Texas Instruments stated that the next 10 years belong to India.

Feb 12, 2025

RBI to inject Rs 2.5 lakh crore to enhance liquidity in banking system

RBI to inject Rs 2.5 lakh crore to increase liquidity for banks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was all set to inject Rs 2,50,000 crore through its Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on Wednesday to enhance liquidity in the banking system.

Feb 12, 2025

Invest Karnataka 2025: Rs 4.6 Lakh crore secured at investors meet [see who's betting big]

Invest Karnataka 2025 attracted significant investments, particularly in the renewable energy sector. JSW Neo Energy Ltd. and Baldota Steel & Power Limited pledged Rs 56,000 crore and Rs 54,000 crore respectively for various projects. while Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. and ReNew Pvt. Ltd. each pledged Rs 50,000 crore for renewable energy projects.

Feb 11, 2025

Investing in Karnataka just got easier: AI chatbots, faster approvals in New Single Window System

Karnataka's government launched a New Single Window System to streamline bureaucratic procedures and accelerate approvals for investors.

Feb 11, 2025

Siddaramaiah's inviting me to Global Investors' meet declares his statesmanship. Rajnath Singh

Siddaramaiah inviting me to Global Investors' meet declares his statesmanship: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday surprised political circles by showering praises on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, known for his criticism against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the BJP-led central government.

Feb 11, 2025

Industrial, logistics space absorption in India to exceed 25 pc annual growth

Industrial, logistics space absorption in India to exceed 25% annual growth

India's logistics sector is advancing rapidly, propelled by increasing investments, digital transformation and robust policy initiatives, and 2025 may exceed the 25 per cent annual growth seen in the industrial and logistics space absorption last year.

Feb 10, 2025

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