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Farm, rural workers get respite as price spiral eases in Feb

The year-on-year inflation rates based on the all-India consumer price index for agricultural labourers (CPI-AL) and rural labourers (CPI-RL) for February this year eased to 4.05 per cent and 4.1 per cent, respectively, compared to 7.43 per cent and 7.36 per cent in February 2024, bringing respite to poor households, official figures released on Monday showed.

Mar 24, 2025

Tech startups raise $2.5 bn in Jan-March, make India 3rd most funded globally

Domestic tech startups raised $2.5 billion in the January-March period this year (Q1 2025) to date, marking a 13.64 per cent increase from the previous quarter and an 8.7 per cent rise from the same period last year -- making India the third most-funded country globally -- ahead of Malta and Germany and behind the US and the UK, a report showed on Monday.

Mar 24, 2025

Sensex snaps five-day losing streak, Nifty closes above 24,300

India leads with highest market cap gain globally in 4 years

India's stock market recorded the highest monthly gain among the world's ten largest equity markets in March, rising 9.4 per cent in dollar terms, as per latest stock exchange data.

Mar 24, 2025

India's manufacturing sector posts robust growth in March, hiring up: HSBC

India's business activity ended FY25 on a strong note, with the manufacturing sector posting a robust expansion in sales and production during March, driven by a rising demand for goods. Hiring, too, increased during the month, according to the HSBC Flash India survey released on Monday.

Mar 24, 2025

IndusInd Bank denies reports of CEO replacement

IndusInd Bank on Sunday denied media reports suggesting that its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sumant Kathpalia may be replaced in the next six months.

Mar 23, 2025

GST officials step up drive to register more traders under tax regime

As part of the Union Finance Ministry's outreach to increase the country's tax base, the field formations of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Commissionerate have launched awareness campaigns to increase registration and compliance under the GST regime.

Mar 23, 2025

Opportunities ahead in Indian equities, hybrid, large-cap funds recommended: Report

Even as the Indian stock market faces sharp ups and downs, big opportunities may be lying ahead, according to a report.

Mar 23, 2025

Public sector banks' dividend payout rises 33 pc in FY24: Centre

Public sector banks (PSBs) in India have shown significant financial improvement, as their dividend payouts increased by 33 per cent to Rs 27,830 crore in the financial year 2023-24.

Mar 23, 2025

Resilient economy: Global capability centres lead real estate absorption in India

Global capability centres steer real estate absorption, surpassing pre-Covid level

Driven by the country's skilled talent pool and operational cost advantages, global capability centres (GCCs) are leading real estate absorption in India which have surpassed pre-Covid levels amid a resilient economy.

Mar 22, 2025

India has emerged as one of the world leaders in Energy Transition

Hiring in India's renewable energy sector to surge over 18 pc in FY25: Report

Hiring in renewable energy sector in India is expected to surge more than 18 per cent in FY25 as the country accelerates its transition towards achieving the ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, according to a report on Friday.

Mar 21, 2025

DPIIT partners with Yes Bank, Kyndryl to boost startup ecosystem in India

In a major step towards strengthening India's startup ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Thursday joined hands with Yes Bank to support innovators and entrepreneurs across the country.

Mar 21, 2025

Adani Group launches India's largest 'skill and employ' initiative to create future workforce

In alignment with Chairman Gautam Adani's social philosophy, the Adani Group on Wednesday launched a nationwide initiative to strengthen India's workforce by introducing the country's largest 'Skill and Employ' programme in support of the 'Make in India' campaign.

Mar 19, 2025

India's agricultural exports record double-digit surge as farm sector bounces back

India's exports of agricultural and processed food products have recorded a robust 13 per cent increase to $22.67 billion during April-February in the current financial year compared with the same period of the previous year, reflecting the strong performance of the farm sector.

Mar 19, 2025

Microfinance revival on horizon in India, banks to lead the charge: HSBC report

The outlook for microfinance institutions (MFIs) in India is improving after months of stress caused by overleveraging of borrowers, a new report said on Wednesday.

Mar 19, 2025

Exports of auto components from India see robust growth in last 2-3 years

Showcasing India's growing role in the global supply chain, exports of auto components have shown robust growth in the past couple of years.

Mar 19, 2025

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