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Key infra sectors' growth slows to 4% in Dec 2024, shows govt data

On a monthly basis, the growth rate in the production of these sectors was lower than the 4.4 per cent expansion recorded in November 2024

Credit growth moderates in personal loan segment in Dec: RBI data

According to the data, bank credit to agriculture and allied activities registered a growth of 12.5 per cent (y-o-y) as on the fortnight ended December 27, 2024

Incident didn't happen in public view: SC quashes case under SC-ST Act

The court said since the incident has not taken place at a place which can be termed to be a place within public view, the offence would not come under the Act

India a net steel importer in Apr-Nov amid price pressures: Eco Survey

The survey said India has been a net importer of steel from April to November period of the ongoing financial year, even as companies faced price pressures and lower global prices

Viksit Bharat 2047 achievable with focus on manufacturing: Deloitte

The economic survey talks about developing the manufacturing sector and investing in emerging technologies such as AI, robotics, and biotechnology

Imran Khan's name will remain on Lahore stadium enclosure, clarifies PCB

Speculation was doing the rounds that PCB had removed the name of the 1992 World Cup-winning former captain from one of the enclosures at the stadium due to the "current political situation"

Cong 'shahi parivar' insulted Prez, never liked poor, marginalised: PM Modi

Sonia Gandhi was purportedly heard saying in a video, "The poor lady, the President, was getting very tired by the end... she could hardly speak, poor thing"

Projects worth Rs 1.5 trn completed under Smart Cities Mission: Eco Survey

The mission was launched on June 25, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It aims to enhance the quality of life in 100 selected cities by providing efficient services, robust infrastructure

Pension sector needs boost to improve social security coverage: Eco survey

NPS is one of the lowest-cost pension schemes globally and its framework is based on a defined contribution model, which ensures that future payouts are determined by market fluctuations

Inox Wind Q3 result: Profit jumps to Rs 239 cr backed by revenues

IWL's order book stood at 3,286 MW at the end of the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal year, 28 per cent higher from 2,575 MW in the year-ago period

Forex reserves increase $5.57 billion to $629.55 billion, shows data

In the previous reporting week, the overall kitty had dropped $1.888 billion to $623.983 billion

Delhi polls: CEO Vaz assures voter-friendly steps for smooth Feb 5 voting

For the first time in India, a Queue Management System (QMS) application and webpage will enable voters to check real-time crowd levels at polling centres, helping them plan their visit

Impose higher GST, stricter labelling rules on UPFs: Economic Survey

"A multi-pronged approach would be required to address the concerns emerging from the increased inclusion of UPFs in diets in India," it said

EU carbon tax, deforestation regulation may impact exporters: Eco Survey

It said globally, non-tariff measures such as subsidies and export-related measures, have risen in aid of nations' industrial policy goals

Gold prices likely to decline, silver to rise in 2025: Economic Survey

Citing the World Bank's Commodity Markets Outlook for October 2024, the economic survey highlighted that commodity prices are projected to decrease 5.1 per cent in 2025 and 1.7 per cent in 2026

Rice industry calls for budget support to boost exports, agri infra

IREF VP called for raising the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme from 1 per cent to 3 per rcent and reintroducing the interest equalization scheme to support exporters

Paring initial losses, Rupee settles flat at 86.62 against dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened on a weak note at 86.63 and touched a high of 86.59 and a low of 86.65 against the American currency during the session

Ola Electric leads with a 25% market share in e-scooters: Bhavish Aggarwal

The company on Friday launched eight scooter models under the S1 brand, developed on its Gen 3 platform, priced between Rs 79,999 and Rs 1,69,999

U-WIN transformative step in immunisation effort: Economic Survey

The pre-budget survey tabled in the Parliament on Friday mentioned the initiatives that saw technology integration in healthcare delivery for timely diagnoses

Telangana tops in own tax revenue during Apr-Nov last year: Economic Survey

For 15 states, OTR accounted for more than half of their total tax receipts, the highest being Telangana at 88 per cent, followed by Karnataka and Haryana at 86 per cent each, it said