India

Demat accounts rise to 171 million in August, up 4 million

India witnessing 30 mn new demat accounts annually, 1 in 4 now a women investor

India is seeing at least 30 million new demat accounts being opened every year since 2021, and nearly every one in four is now a women investor, indicating an increasing prevalence of using capital market as a channel of financialisation of savings

Dec 23, 2024

Indian missions worldwide celebrate the first World Meditation Day

India Celebrates Inaugural World Meditation Day

Indian missions worldwide celebrated the inaugural World Meditation Day, highlighting meditation's transformative power. The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution marking the Winter Solstice as World Meditation Day, led by countries including India.

Dec 21, 2024

India's renewable energy projects record 63 per cent jump in investment: Report

Project finance flowing into renewable energy projects recorded a 63 per cent jump in 2023 compared to 2022 levels, to scale the Rs 30,255 crore ($3.66 billion) mark, according to a report by the Centre for Financial Accountability.

Dec 20, 2024

India tops list of recipient countries for remittances with $129 bn inflow in 2024

India tops the list of recipient countries for remittances in 2024 with an estimated inflow of $129 billion. The growth rate of remittances this year is estimated to be 5.8 per cent.

Dec 19, 2024

India emerging as major centre for affordable medical tourism: President Murmu

India is emerging as a major centre for affordable medical tourism on the global stage, and doctors in the country play a significant role in this development.

Dec 17, 2024

India sees over 90 pc rise in smartphone exports in Nov, Apple leads

India has seen a record smartphone exports in November this year, surpassing the Rs 20,000 crore mark for the first time in a month, which was led by Apple.

Dec 16, 2024

Vegetable prices sky-high in Bengal's retail markets ahead of Diwali

Fruits and vegetables per user goes up in India

Per capita availability of fruits and vegetables in India increased by 7 kg and 12 kg, respectively, in the last decade, according to SBI Research report.

Dec 14, 2024

India's industrial growth to accelerate, inflation to ease in 2nd half of 2024-25: Report

India's industrial activity is expected to accelerate in the second half of the current financial year on the back of recovering consumption demand and higher export growth while inflation is likely to ease

Dec 13, 2024

The significance of Gujarat CM's meeting with PM Modi explained

Gujarat's Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, met with Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on December 11, 2024. The meeting is part of a larger political tradition in India, fostering a spirit of cooperative federalism.

Dec 11, 2024

Sensex closes up by 236 pts, NTPC and Kotak Mahindra Bank top gainers

Indian share market continues flattish trajectory, Sensex above 81,500

At around 9:27 am, Sensex was trading at 81,515.06 after gaining 5.01 points or 0.01 per cent, while the Nifty was trading at 24,623.8 after rising 13.75 points or 0.06 per cent.

Dec 11, 2024

India evacuates 75 nationals from Syria after rebel forces overthrow Assad regime

India evacuated 75 of its nationals from Syria on Tuesday, two days after rebel forces overthrew President Bashar al-Assad's authoritarian government.

Dec 11, 2024

India to be key market for global oil & gas as China slows: HSBC report

India is expected to be the key destination for global oil and gas products as the country adds refinery, petrochem, LNG regasification and pipeline capacity while the Chinese economy slows.

Dec 10, 2024

Indian ESDM industry projected to surpass Rs 9 lakh crore by FY28

Electronics Manufacturing in India Gears Up for Massive Expansion

India's electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM) industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 34% from FY23 to FY28E. The growth is driven by increasing outsourcing of manufacturing by OEMs to ESDM providers and government initiatives like the PLI scheme.

Dec 10, 2024

India's elderly population to reach 319 million by 2050, requires unified action: Experts

The elderly population currently stands at about 104 million in India which is projected to rise to 319 million by 2050, calling for a unified action to address healthcare challenges

Dec 6, 2024

Brand India has improved tremendously, says Oxford University Professor

The perception of Brand India has improved tremendously with the economic progress in recent years, and the country is now seen as a land of investment.

Dec 4, 2024

ICC Women's T20 World Cup match between India Women and Australia Women

Want to go out there and try our combinations, says Harmanpreet ahead of ODIs against Australia

Ahead of India playing its first ODI against Australia at the Allan Border Field on Thursday, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said the team's aim on this tour is to go out there and try their combinations, especially with the World Cup happening next year.

Dec 4, 2024

White collar hiring in India grows 6 pc in Oct-Nov, non-IT sectors lead

White collar hiring in India grew 6 per cent in the festive season (October and November), driven by strong growths in key non-IT sectors.

Dec 3, 2024

India's industrial & logistics construction to exceed 60 million square feet: Report

India's rapid urbanisation, robust infrastructure development, and economic growth have collectively driven significant demand, boosting construction activity in the industrial and logistics sector and supply, which is projected to surpass 60 million square feet annually over the next 3-4 years

Dec 3, 2024

AMRUT 2.0 Scheme: India's Bold Step Towards Self-Reliant Cities

India's government has allocated Rs 66,750 crore to the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, aiming for universal sewerage coverage and water body rejuvenation in 500 cities. Despite the allocation, large-scale project implementation faces challenges like governance systems and inter-state coordination.

Dec 3, 2024

India among world's top 10 exporters of high-value products

India ranks among top 10 exporters of high-value products

India has recorded a sharp increase in exports for several key product categories with the country maintaining or improving its rank among the top ten global suppliers, in export values exceeding $1 billion in 2023.

Dec 3, 2024

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India witnessing 30 mn new demat accounts annually, 1 in 4 now a women investor

India Celebrates Inaugural World Meditation Day

India's renewable energy projects record 63 per cent jump in investment: Report

India tops list of recipient countries for remittances with $129 bn inflow in 2024

India emerging as major centre for affordable medical tourism: President Murmu

India sees over 90 pc rise in smartphone exports in Nov, Apple leads

Fruits and vegetables per user goes up in India

India's industrial growth to accelerate, inflation to ease in 2nd half of 2024-25: Report

The significance of Gujarat CM's meeting with PM Modi explained

Indian share market continues flattish trajectory, Sensex above 81,500

India evacuates 75 nationals from Syria after rebel forces overthrow Assad regime

India to be key market for global oil & gas as China slows: HSBC report

Electronics Manufacturing in India Gears Up for Massive Expansion

India's elderly population to reach 319 million by 2050, requires unified action: Experts

Brand India has improved tremendously, says Oxford University Professor

Want to go out there and try our combinations, says Harmanpreet ahead of ODIs against Australia

White collar hiring in India grows 6 pc in Oct-Nov, non-IT sectors lead

India's industrial & logistics construction to exceed 60 million square feet: Report

AMRUT 2.0 Scheme: India's Bold Step Towards Self-Reliant Cities

India ranks among top 10 exporters of high-value products

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