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India’s banks improved, with NPAs falling, boosting strength, capital, and cheaper loans for all sectors Chennai Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the upcoming Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms will make India’s economy more open and transparent, while
New DelhiThe Congress on Monday criticised the government’s GDP numbers for the April-June 2025 quarter, calling them overly optimistic and pointing out that the effects of U.S. tariffs are yet to be felt. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the reported growth creates
New DelhiUnion Minister for Communications and Development of North East Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Monday highlighted that India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 will go beyond discussions on advanced technologies like 5G, 6G, AI, IoT, and machine-to-machine communication. Th
Cashless Facility Suspended New DelhiNiva Bupa Health Insurance on Monday announced the suspension of cashless treatment at Max Hospitals nationwide, affecting thousands of policyholders. Patients will now have to pay hospital bills upfront and claim reimbursement later. Dr
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging India’s E20 petrol mandate, reaffirming the government’s ethanol blending programme. New Delhi The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the Centre’s Ethanol Blending Programme, whi
SCO leaders reaffirm support for an open, fair, and multilateral trading system, promoting economic, digital, and energy cooperation amid global tariff tensions. Tianjin Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese
India’s manufacturing sector recorded its strongest expansion in nearly two decades, driven by resilient local demand. Mumbai India’s manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in 17.5 years in August, buoyed by strong local demand, even as export growth faltered und
Civic officials cleared pavements, enforced tobacco rules near schools, and urged community cooperation for cleaner Bengaluru. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) carried out a major encroachment clearance and enforcement drive along Doddaballapur Road in Yelahanka Z
Indore Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Saturday said India will become the world's third largest economy soon, and credited the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana for boosting the country's growth. His remark came at a time when India's GDP grew 7.8 per
A US appeals court has struck down Donald Trump’s global tariffs, setting the stage for a likely Supreme Court battle. Washington A major setback for former US President Donald Trump came this week as a federal appeals court ruled that his sweeping global tariffs were unlaw
Lahore While Pakistan’s middle class has been hammered by stagnant wages, rising prices, and declining economic opportunity, the country’s army has quietly transformed itself into the country’s largest business conglomerate, wielding remarkable influence across almost every ec
Seoul South Korean chipmakers are facing growing concerns as the U.S. administration plans to introduce a stricter export control mechanism for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, in addition to its hefty tariff scheme, according to industry watchers on Saturday. The U.S. Com
Engineering Exports Surge New DelhiIndia’s engineering goods exports recorded a sharp 13.81 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in July 2025, driven by higher shipments to key markets including the US, the UK, Germany, Japan, Brazil, and China, according to data released by the
SEBI penalizes Golden Tobacco Limited and its promoters for fund diversion, financial misstatements, and disclosure violations. Mumbai The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a stringent order against Golden Tobacco Limited (GTL) and its promoters after
India emerges as Ukraine’s largest diesel supplier despite US tariffs, fuelling rising trade tensions. New DelhiIndia has emerged as the largest supplier of diesel to Ukraine, even as it faces a steep 50% tariff imposed by the United States, according to a report released on S
India is scaling up its electronics manufacturing ecosystem to achieve global leadership by producing every key component for mobile devices and laptops within the country. NoidaIndia is strengthening its position as a global electronics manufacturing hub by aiming to produce
New Delhi The Indian rupee plunged to an all-time low on Friday, closing at 88.20 against the US dollar, breaching the historic 88-mark for the first time. During intra-day trading, it touched a record low of 88.29, surpassing February’s previous record of 87.95. The sharp dec
Reliance to Launch ‘Reliance Intelligence’ to Provide AI for Everyone New Delhi Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Friday unveiled Reliance Intelligence, a wholly owned subsidiary aimed at making artificial intelligence accessible to all. Speaking at the company
