India’s solar panel exports surge as world looks beyond China

New Delhi (IANS) India is emerging as a major exporter of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells as countries look for alternatives to China for sourcing supplies in their switch to renewable energy to fight climate change. In April-October FY25, India exported…

Indian economy in robust spot globally in 2025 with high frequency indicators picking up growth

New Delhi (IANS) As 2025 begins on a note of heightened global uncertainties ahead of the US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, India continues to be in a much stronger position with high frequency indicators showing a pick up in the pace…

UPI transactions value up 8 pc to Rs 23.25 lakh cr in Dec, surges 35 pc in 2024

New Delhi (IANS) In a fresh record, the unified payments interface (UPI) transactions witnessed 8 per cent growth (on-month) in volume reaching 16.73 billion in December, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed on Wednesday. 

India’s out-of-home coffee market projected to reach up to $3.2 billion by 2028

Bengaluru (IANS) As coffee emerges as a lifestyle choice for millions of urban consumers in a tea-loving nation, India’s out-of-home coffee market is projected to reach $2.6-$3.2 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15-20…

Stable political scenario, favourable policy, infra push to drive Indian economy in 2025

New Delhi (IANS) After a resilient performance in 2024 amid geo-political headwinds, the Indian economy is poised to be supported by a stable political scenario, favourable policy environments, the effects of production-linked incentive (PLI) programmes,…

Year Ender: 10 years of ‘Make in India’ initiative hit new peaks in 2024

New Delhi (IANS) A decade after its launch, ‘Make in India’ has broken several records and in 2024, the mission further cemented its success as one of the most impactful economic initiatives in the country. 

With Rs 1.46 lakh crore investments…

Adani Enterprises’ share jumps nearly 5 pc, Adani Ports among top gainers

Mumbai (IANS) The share of Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL), the flagship company of the Adani Group, jumped nearly 5 per cent in the morning trade on Monday. 

At around 11:06 am, the share price of Adani Enterprises rose 4.97 per cent to Rs 2,529…

Indian manufacturers to allocate 11-15 pc of investments on smart tech in 2 years: CII

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian manufacturing sector is set to allocate higher investment - 11-15 per cent of their budget - towards adopting smart technologies to boost digital transformation in the next two years, a CII study showed on Sunday, as most…

Venture Capital investments in India surge to $16.8 bn in January-November: Report

New Delhi (IANS) Venture capital (VC) activity in India has witnessed significant growth from January to November 2024, with investments reaching $16.77 billion across 888 deals, according to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF).  

Venture…

India’s current account deficit to remain in 1.2-1.5 pc range of GDP in FY25

New Delhi (IANS) India’s current account deficit (CAD) is projected to remain in the manageable range of 1.2-1.5 per cent of GDP in FY25, according to a new report. 

The country’s CAD narrowed to 1.2 per cent of GDP in Q2 FY25 from 1.3 per…