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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

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

Give back entrepreneurs & households their time and mental bandwidth: CEA

The chief economic advisor emphasised that wiping out the trust deficit in the country as it is imperative and government agencies have to set the agenda in this regard

Coordinated efforts from all crucial for making India mfg hub: Eco Survey

The survey stressed that China is a dominant force in global manufacturing and energy transition ecosystems as it has gained a strategic advantage leveraging its competitiveness and economic policy

Karnataka seeks Rs 11,495 crore special grants among others in Union Budget

Last month, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met finance ministers of states and union territories (UTs) to take their demands and suggestions for the Union Budget 2025-26

Party spent Rs 1737.68 cr on LS elections 2024: BJP's report to ECI reveals

The BJP, which secured a third consecutive term in the general elections, heavily relied on mass outreach and publicity campaigns, as evident from its spending patterns

Vedanta Q3 results: Net profit rises 76% to Rs 3,547 crore on higher income

The company's consolidated income grew by 9.5 per cent to Rs 39,795 crore, over Rs 36,320 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal