Centre releases Rs 1,086 crore for Rural Local Bodies in Bihar, Haryana, Sikkim

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday released grants to the tune of Rs 1,086.06 crore under the Fifteenth Finance Commission to the Rural Local Bodies of Bihar, Haryana and Sikkim for financial year 2024–25. 

Bihar has been given the 2nd…

FIEO hails India-Qatar strategic partnership, anticipates boost in trade and investment

New Delhi (IANS) The enhanced strategic partnership between India and Qatar sets the stage for deeper economic cooperation, paving the way for increased trade and investment flows between the two nations, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations…

India aims to triple its textile exports to Rs 9 lakh crore by 2030

New Delhi (IANS) India’s textile exports have reached Rs 3 lakh crore and the goal is to triple this to Rs 9 lakh crore by 2030 by strengthening domestic manufacturing and expanding global reach, the government has said. 

India is the sixth-largest…

Earning Indians allocating over 33 pc of income towards paying loan EMIs: Report

Bengaluru (IANS) As private consumption surges in India, earning individuals across all city tiers are allocating more than 33 per cent of their income (on average) towards paying loan EMIs, a report showed on Wednesday. 

People spend the highest…

Qatar throws open investment opportunities for Indian firms

New Delhi (IANS) Qatar's Commerce and Industry Minister Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani on Tuesday invited Indian investors to explore the vast opportunities within the gulf country's economy and infrastructure. 

Address…

India’s GDP growth expected to touch 6.6 pc in Q3 of 2024-25: Report

New Delhi (IANS) India's GDP is expected to grow at 6.6 per cent in the October-December period of 2024-25, which is slower than the corresponding figure of 8.6 per cent for the same quarter of 2023-24, but remains robust with support from agriculture,…

In a first, India exports pomegranates to Australia via sea

New Delhi (IANS) India has successfully completed the first-ever commercial trial shipments of premium Sangola and Bhagwa pomegranates to Australia via sea, marking a major breakthrough for exports of fresh farm produce from the country, the Commerce…

India’s smartphone exports surge by 140 pc to $3 billion in Jan

New Delhi (IANS) India’s smartphone exports in January surged by as much as 140 per cent over the same month of the previous year, to reach a record high of Rs 25,000 crore ($3 billion) as tech giants Apple and Samsung stepped up overseas shipments…

Nazara Technologies’ profit declines 53.6 pc in Q3

Mumbai (IANS) Gaming and e-sports company Nazara Technologies reported a sharp decline of 53.6 per cent in its net profit for the October-December quarter (Q3) of FY25.  

The company’s profit fell to Rs 13.7 crore from Rs 29.5 crore in the…

Hyundai crosses 37 lakh unit exports from India, to make more cars for the world

Gurugram (IANS) Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), one of the country’s leading automobile manufacturers, has completed 25 years of exports from India, reinforcing its position as the largest exporter in this segment. 

Since starting exports…