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Sensex trades lower, RBI MPC decides to keep repo rate unchanged

Indian equity indices opened lower on Thursday ahead of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das announcing MPC decisions.

Aug 8, 2024

Bt Cotton boosts farmers' yield and net income at Rs.25,000 in rainfed areas: Minister

The net return from Bt cotton is estimated at Rs 25,000 per hectare in rainfed areas

Aug 7, 2024

India hiring sees 11 pc surge in July, retail & telecom jobs lead

India's Job Market Records 11% Yearly Increase in July: Report

India's job market has been witnessing a significant surge, with an 11% yearly increase in hiring activity in July, as compared to the same period last year. This growth has been primarily led by the retail and telecom sectors, according to a report by talent platform foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME).

Aug 7, 2024

Sensex falls 885 points, investors lose over Rs 4 lakh crore

Weekly Wrap: Sensex ends lower, recession fears grip global markets

Indian equity indices witnessed a loss in the last week due to fear of recession in the global market.

Aug 3, 2024

Bears still upset over Budget, Sensex falls 885 points, investors lose Rs 4 lakh crore

Indian equity indices closed in the deep red on Friday session following profit booking on higher levels.

Aug 2, 2024

UPI transactions reach Rs 20.64 lakh crore in July: NPCI

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based transactions surged once again in the month of July, reaching Rs 20.64 lakh crore against Rs 20.07 lakh crore in the previous month – a massive 35 per cent surge (year-on-year), the data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

Aug 1, 2024

Sensex, Nifty close flat amid volatility

Indian equity indices closed flat on Tuesday amid volatile sessions.

Jul 30, 2024

Delhi-NCR 5th most expensive office space rental market in Asia-Pacific

Delhi-NCR ranks fifth as most expensive office space rental market in Asia-Pacific: Report

Delhi-NCR is the fifth most expensive office space rental market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, as transactions across the three major markets in India saw a notable 50 per cent increase in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024

Jul 29, 2024

Over 1.4 lakh recognised startups in India created more than 15.5 lakh jobs: Centre

The Centre on Monday said that recognised startups have reported to have generated more than 15.5 lakh direct jobs to date, as it detailed various initiatives taken by ministries and departments to help create even more jobs and nurture young entrepreneurs in years to come.

Jul 29, 2024