India

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 building digital solutions to transform global health and development: Bill Gates

India is not just building digital innovations to empower its citizens but also creating solutions that have the potential to transform global health and development, Bill Gates, Chair and Board Member of the Gates Foundation, said on Wednesday.

Mar 19, 2025

India's trade deficit dips to 3-year low of $14.05 billion in February

India's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to an over 3-year low at $14.05 billion in February from $22.99 billion in January as exports held steady during the month while imports declined, according to the latest data compiled by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Mar 17, 2025

India's trade sees strong growth Q4, defies global trend: UN Report

India's trade saw strong growth in the last quarter of 2024, according to a new report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

Mar 15, 2025

India to cross $800 billion in exports this year with major share of Services: Piyush Goyal

India is on the path to cross $800 billion in exports this year with the major share of Services exports, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has reiterated.

Mar 14, 2025

India has taken the lead in financing green energy projects: RBI Governor

India has taken the lead in providing finance to renewable energy projects by including them in "priority sector lending" to accelerate the country's transition to a low carbon economy in the fight against climate change.

Mar 14, 2025

Special Olympics World Winter Games: India bag five medals on Day 2, tally climbs to 9

Building on their successful streak from the opening day, Indian athletes once again showcased outstanding performances on the second day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. With two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal secured across two sporting disciplines, India's total medal count has now reached nine.

Mar 13, 2025

India passes landmark Oilfields Amendment Bill to boost energy security

"Energy consumption is a strong indicator of economic growth," Puri stated, adding that the bill's passage is a decisive step in India's journey toward energy security and economic resilience.

Mar 12, 2025

India-US trade deal likely to materialise by fall 2025: Morgan Stanley

A trade deal between India and the US would likely take some time but will materialise by the fall 2025, according to a Morgan Stanley report released on Tuesday.

Mar 11, 2025

Hyundai has big plans for EV exports from India

India will play a key role as a manufacturing hub in achieving Hyundai Motor Company's aim of selling 20 lakh electric vehicles in the global market by 2030, according to the company's president and CEO Jose Munoz.

Mar 5, 2025

Whatever they tax us, we tax them: Trump to India, EU, China

US President Donald Trump, in his first address to a joint session of Congress, said the reciprocal tariffs would take effect on April 2, reinforcing his administration's stance on trade policy and criticising European Union, China, Brazil, India, and South Korea for high tariffs.

Mar 5, 2025

From electronics to automobile, India emerges as a key global hub: PM Modi

India has emerged as a major automobile producer and exporter and a similar transformation has been observed in electronics manufacturing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Saturday.

Mar 1, 2025

India has potential to play key role in new world order, says FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that India will need to play a crucial role in the "global reset" as the new world order will not be determined by the developed nations.

Feb 27, 2025

World Bank sees India as right place to invest for global firms

The World Bank has reaffirmed its positive outlook on India's economic growth, urging global companies to invest in the country.

Feb 27, 2025

India, UK agree to resume free trade talks

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Monday said that India and the UK have decided to restart negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), after a meeting here with his UK counterpart Jonathan Reynolds.

Feb 24, 2025

Champions Trophy: Kohli pats Babar on the back, photo of heartwarming gesture goes viral

India batting stalwart Virat Kohli showcased a heartwarming gesture towards Babar Azam when he patted on the back of the former Pakistan skipper before the high-octane match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

Feb 23, 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India, Pakistan to clash tomorrow

India and Pakistan are set to face off in the ICC Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium. India, led by Rohit Sharma, is coming off a victory over Bangladesh, while Pakistan suffered a loss against New Zealand.

Feb 22, 2025

Petrol prices in India among lowest in the world: Union Minister Puri

Petroleum prices in India are among the lowest in the world, said Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

Feb 22, 2025

India's fruit exports break new ground in rich markets as Centre's GI tags drive growth

India's agricultural exports have broken new ground under the Modi government with shipments of the country's fruits entering lucrative markets in the west for the first time and exports of rice posting a record growth, enabling farmers to earn higher incomes

Feb 21, 2025

India's Suicide Rate Drops Over 30% Between 1990 and 2021: Lancet Study

India has seen a more than 30 per cent reduction in the suicide death rate in India from 1990 to 2021, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health on Thursday, marking a significant progress in health strategies.

Feb 20, 2025