India expected to clock 7.2 pc GDP growth in 2024-25: Report

New Delhi (IANS) India's economy is expected to clock a 7 to 7.2 per cent growth rate in 2024-25 supported by a rebounding rural economy, strong manufacturing growth, robust bank balance sheets, and increased exports, according to financial advisory…

Marico stocks down as key B

Mumbai (IANS) The stock of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company Marico Ltd slumped nearly 5 per cent on Tuesday amid the political unrest in Bangladesh as the neighbouring country contributes almost 11 per cent of its consolidated business. 

Sensex crashes 2,222 points, investors lose over Rs 16 lakh crore

Mumbai (IANS) Indian equity indices closed in the deep red on Monday following US recession fear in the global markets. 

At closing, Sensex fell 2,222 points or 2.74 per cent to 78,759 and Nifty fell 662 points or 2.68 per cent to 24,055.

India's biz activity surges to 7-month high in Feb

New Delhi (IANS) India's services sector continued to grow at a robust pace in July on the back of strong demand, which led to higher job creation during the month, according to an HSBC survey released on Monday. 

The HSBC final India Services…

Global markets tumble 10 pc amid US recession fears

Mumbai (IANS) Global markets were in the deep red on Monday as the US economic slowdown weighed heavily on the financial markets. 

Heavy selling pressure was seen in all major Asian markets. Japan crashed by 10 per cent, Seoul tumbled over…

32 Indian startups raised record funding last week

New Delhi (IANS) In a robust funding week, at least 32 Indian startups secured more than $341 million in funding.

The Indian startup ecosystem saw six growth-stage funding deals and 22 early-stage deals last week.

Six startups raised…

TCS, Infosys lose the most in Mcap; RBI policy meet key next week

Mumbai (IANS) The market capitalisation (Mcap) of IT majors Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys lost the most amid broad-based selloffs due to fear of recession in the global markets. 

The market capitalisation of eight of the top 10…

FPIs pump in Rs 54,727 crore as staller India

New Delhi (IANS) The foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pumped in Rs 54,727 core in equity and debt in July as India's strong growth outlook for FY 2025.

An economic survey that was presented before the Union Budget this year projected…

India’s seafood exports have surged by 31 pc to Rs 61,044 crore: Minister

New Delhi (IANS) As a result of various efforts made by the government, India's seafood exports have increased from Rs 46,662.85 crore in 2019-20 to Rs 61,043.68 crore in 2023-24, registering a growth of 30.81 per cent, the Parliament was informed…

EV registration up over 43 pc in FY24, Rs 17,896 crore invested: Centre

New Delhi (IANS) The number of electric vehicles (EVs) registered in FY24 increased significantly by 42.06 per cent as compared to FY23, the Parliament was told on Friday.  

In FY24, 16,81,127 EVs were registered on the e-Vahan portal, against…