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9 priorities of Union Budget: FM unveils road map for 'Viksit Bharat'

Nine priorities of Union Budget: FM unveils road map for 'Viksit Bharat'

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting her seventh consecutive Budget and her first in Modi 3.0, spotlighted nine priority areas for generating ample opportunities for all.

Jul 23, 2024

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha takes part in the virtual 'Pratham Puja' of the Amarnath Yatra at Raj Bhawan

Significant Budget Boost for J&K: Rs 42,277 Crore Allocated by Centre

The Centre has allocated Rs 42,277.74 crore to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the Union Budget 2024-25 with a hike of 1.2 per cent from the Rs 41,751.44 crore given in the last fiscal.

Jul 23, 2024

Centre cuts customs duty on mobile phones, components to 15 pc; industry upbeat

The government on Tuesday announced to reduce the basic customs duty (BCD) on mobile phones, printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and mobile chargers to 15 per cent from the current 20 per cent.

Jul 23, 2024

Sensex, Nifty end flat as markets turn to consolidation phase

Sensex trades flat ahead of Union Budget as investors keen on positive signs

At 9:55 a.m., Sensex was up 35 points or 0.04 per cent at 80,537 and Nifty was up 2 points or 0.01 per cent at 24,511

Jul 23, 2024

Sensex trades lower after Biden news trickles down, all Asian markets in red

The markets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Seoul, and Bangkok are also in the red.

Jul 22, 2024

Stock markets fall as Biden drops out of US presidential race

Asia-Pacific stock markets fell this morning, with Japan's Nikkei 225, South Korea's Kospi and Australia's S&P 200 slipping up to 0.5 per cent.

Jul 22, 2024

Will the Budget 2024-25 Address the Challenges Indian Economy Faces?

Budget for 2024-25 will be a critical document that addresses a range of economic challenges, from fiscal deficit and sovereign debt management to industrial growth and social issues.

Jul 21, 2024

Union Budget: Markets bet big on defence, capital goods, electronics manufacturing, tourism

As the Centre is set to present the Union Budget 2024-2025 on July 23, stock market experts bet big on four key sectors -- capital goods, defence, electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM) and Tourism.

Jul 21, 2024

23 flights cancelled at Hyderabad Airport due to Microsoft outage

As many as 23 domestic flights were cancelled at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) on Friday due to Microsoft global outage.

Jul 20, 2024

Infosys' headcount drops 1,908 in Q1 FY25, plans to hire 20,000 freshers as per growth

Infosys' headcount drops 1,908 in Q1 FY25, but plans to hire 20,000 freshers

IT giant Infosys on Thursday reported a drop in headcount by 1,908 in the April-June quarter of the current fiscal (FY25).

Jul 19, 2024

Sensex, Nifty trade lower, 1,651 shares in NSE slip to red

On NSE, 1651 shares are in red and 526 shares in green

Jul 19, 2024

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Jul 18, 2024

Sensex, Nifty touch all-time record highs as demand for IT stocks revives

The Indian benchmark indices on Thursday saw a sharp rally over renewed buying in IT stocks, ending up for the fourth straight session while touching a new all-time high.

Jul 18, 2024

Consumption of natural gas rises by 7 pc in June as more Indians switch to green fuel

Going green? Consumption of natural gas rises by 7% in June

The consumption of natural gas in India went up 7.1 per cent in June to 5,594 million metric standard cubic metres (MMSCM), this year compared to the same month last year, as more households across the country are using the fuel for cooking; the demand is also rising in the urban transport segment, according to data compiled by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

Jul 18, 2024