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US tariffs threaten to shave 0.5% off India’s FY26 GDP, warns Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran New Delhi India’s Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran has cautioned that steep tariffs recently imposed by the United States could trim India’s GDP growth by
Actress Rasika Dugal has officially started shooting for Mirzapur: The Film, the movie version of the popular web series. She returns as Beena Tripathi, a role that made her a fan favourite. Filming has begun in Mumbai, marking the start of the first schedule. A source close t
Bengaluru to see upgraded roads, smarter traffic, and better commuter connectivity The Karnataka Congress government has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Bengaluru’s road infrastructure, aiming to make the city a model for smart, future-ready urban mobility. Announcing
Mumbai Online education platform PhysicsWallah has filed draft papers with SEBI to raise ₹3,820 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The company is backed by WestBridge Capital, Hornbill, and GSV Ventures. The IPO will include fresh shares worth ₹3,100 crore and
New Delhi Tata Motors has announced that it will fully pass on the benefits of the recent GST rate cut to its commercial vehicle customers. The new, lower prices will be effective from September 22, when the revised 18% GST rate comes into effect. The company confirmed that
New Delhi India’s digital economy is growing three to four times faster than its traditional economy, according to Julian Gorman, Head of Asia Pacific at GSMA. Speaking at the COAI Dialogues 2025 in New Delhi, Gorman said digital services are now playing a major role in India'
Mumbai Oravel Stays Limited, the parent company of hospitality giant OYO, has rebranded itself as PRISM as it prepares for its much-awaited initial public offering (IPO). The new identity is aimed at reflecting the company’s wider portfolio beyond budget hotels. PRISM will
New Delhi A state-of-the-art Chemical Laboratory has been set up at the National Test House (NTH) in Ghaziabad to boost testing of key materials used in construction, packaging, and consumer products, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs announced on Sunday. The lab will be inaugu
GST cuts on agriculture, essentials, and goods will lower costs, boost demand, and promote financial inclusion Chennai The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s move to simplify the tax structure will make taxation more transparent and strengthen demand across key sectors,
Indian equities ended higher last week, led by Nifty Metal and Auto. Nifty rose 1.29%, Sensex 1.13%, while Nifty IT fell 1.55% Mumbai The coming week will be crucial for Indian stock markets, with retail inflation data, US tariff exemptions, foreign investor flows, and glob
India's Amitabh Kumar urged coordinated action in SCO to boost trade, cut vulnerabilities, ensure inclusive growth New Delhi India underlined its strong support for a fair, open, and non-discriminatory trading system based on WTO norms during the Shanghai Cooperation Organi
Farmers can register; first 40 prioritized, carry ID for training Chitradurga The District Agricultural Training Centre at Babbur Farm, Hiriyur Taluk, will host a three-day free training programme on entrepreneurship development for farmers and farm women of Chitradurga dis
Civic Authorities Launch Drive to Improve Public Spaces and Safety City authorities have issued strict instructions to improve cleanliness and infrastructure maintenance in and around the Majestic area, one of Bengaluru’s busiest transit hubs. During an inspection, civic offic
New Delhi Renault India announced a significant price reduction for its cars on Saturday, following the rollout of GST 2.0, passing the entire benefit on to customers. Prices of its three models Kwid, Triber and Kiger have been slashed by up to Rs 96,395. As per the French car
New Delhi The humanitarian aid dispatched by New Delhi immediately after the initial earthquake rocked the southeastern parts of Afghanistan at the end of August is not a gesture in isolation. Though India has not granted recognition to the Taliban rulers in Kabul, it has cont
Experts highlight long-term impact of the 1997 pact on India’s hardware manufacturing ambitions New DelhiEconomists and strategic affairs analysts have argued that the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) of 1997 between India and the United States severely weakened India’s
India’s Electronics BoomNew Delhi India’s electronics manufacturing sector has witnessed unprecedented growth over the past 11 years, with production expanding six-fold to become an industry worth ₹11.5 lakh crore, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Sat
Experts highlight India’s food processing sector poised to touch $535 billion by FY26, with organic food market set for exponential growthNew Delhi India’s food processing sector is projected to reach $535 billion by FY26, driven by rising consumption and growing exports, expe
