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Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started operations in 1949.

Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started operations in 1949.

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GST rate rejig to give ₹1.98 trillion consumption boost: SBI report

However, the consumption boost, which totals for a 0.6 per cent increase in GDP, would not stoke inflation as taxes on mass consumption items are going to go down in the proposed GST regime

GST rate rejig to give ₹1.98 trillion consumption boost: SBI report
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 11:18 PM IST

Heavy rains bring Maharashtra to its knees; air, road, rail services hit

Flooded streets, stranded commuters and vehicles struggling to navigate the inundated roads once again highlighted the financial capital's annual challenge in dealing with the monsoon rains

Heavy rains bring Maharashtra to its knees; air, road, rail services hit
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 11:13 PM IST

India Post rolls out advanced postal technology project worth ₹5,800 cr

The Advanced Postal Technology (APT) based infrastructure gives India Post access to new technology layers like modern logistics companies

India Post rolls out advanced postal technology project worth ₹5,800 cr
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 11:08 PM IST

Icra pegs Q1 GDP growth rate at 6.7% on higher govt capex, exports

Icra Chief Economist Aditi Nayar said investment activity held up in Q1 FY2026 was boosted by the front-loading of government capex

Icra pegs Q1 GDP growth rate at 6.7% on higher govt capex, exports
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 11:07 PM IST

Parl panel pitches for 35% of GDP as investment to achieve 8% growth rate

The panel noted that the investment rate must increase to about 35 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) from the current 31 per cent

Parl panel pitches for 35% of GDP as investment to achieve 8% growth rate
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 11:03 PM IST

Motilal Oswal MF hikes its stake in One 97 Communications to over 5%

According to a regulatory filing on Tuesday, various schemes of Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund acquired 26,31,244 shares of One 97 Communications through open market transactions on August 11, 2024

Motilal Oswal MF hikes its stake in One 97 Communications to over 5%
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 10:01 PM IST

Gem Aromatics ₹451 cr IPO fully subscribed on first day of bidding

The initial public offering (IPO) received bids for 1,00,64,616 shares against 97,82,363 shares on offer, translating into 1.03 times subscription, as per NSE data

Gem Aromatics ₹451 cr IPO fully subscribed on first day of bidding
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 9:54 PM IST

Mangal Electrical Industries garners ₹120 crore from anchor investors

As per the circular, the company has allotted 21.39 lakh equity shares to these institutional investors at Rs 561 apiece, taking the total fundraising to Rs 120 crore.

Mangal Electrical Industries garners ₹120 crore from anchor investors
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 7:57 PM IST

Badminton faces shuttle crisis; BAI, Gopichand urge urgent alternatives

The squeeze has forced India's top stakeholders to admit the sport can no longer depend solely on goose and duck feathers.

Badminton faces shuttle crisis; BAI, Gopichand urge urgent alternatives
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 7:24 PM IST

Khelo India Water Sports Festival: J&K athletes chase glory on Dal Lake

More than 400 athletes from the 36 states and Union Territories of the country are here to compete at the iconic Dal Lake, an established world famous tourist spot.

Khelo India Water Sports Festival: J&K athletes chase glory on Dal Lake
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 7:14 PM IST

Manu's bronze, Rashmika's junior gold brighten India's day at shooting

Sahgal was crowned champion in the junior women's air pistol event of the Asian Shooting Championship here on Tuesday.

Manu's bronze, Rashmika's junior gold brighten India's day at shooting
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 7:10 PM IST

E-commerce, tech startups likely to lead fresher hiring for Jul-Dec

"The strong hiring intent in e-commerce & Technology startups reflects the dynamic growth in this sector, creating exciting opportunities for freshers

E-commerce, tech startups likely to lead fresher hiring for Jul-Dec
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 6:41 PM IST

Bihar economy expected to grow to $1.1 trillion by 2046-47: CII report

In the immediate term, the state's economy is estimated to grow more than double at $219 billion by 2030-31, in an optimistic scenario, industry body CII said in its report

Bihar economy expected to grow to $1.1 trillion by 2046-47: CII report
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 6:29 PM IST

Potential to upgrade rating of Reliance Industries, says S&P Global Ratings

The rating agency could however lower the rating if Reliance's capital expenditure, including acquisitions in digital or retail businesses

Potential to upgrade rating of Reliance Industries, says S&P Global Ratings
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 6:00 PM IST

Mudra Yojana NPAs against outstanding loans rise to 9.8% at end of FY25

PMMY scheme mainly caters to those segments of society which have been outside the formal credit system because of a lack of collateral, business experience, etc, FM told Parliament

Mudra Yojana NPAs against outstanding loans rise to 9.8% at end of FY25
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 5:43 PM IST

Indian EV makers face heat from China's export curbs on rare earth magnets

In a written reply to Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said consultations have been held regularly with relevant stakeholders to explore measures to address issue

Indian EV makers face heat from China's export curbs on rare earth magnets
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 5:01 PM IST

Indian Oil, Air India sign agreement for sustainable aviation fuel supply

IOC plans to begin production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from used cooking oil starting December this year at its Panipat refinery, according to Chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney

Indian Oil, Air India sign agreement for sustainable aviation fuel supply
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 5:00 PM IST

Maharashtra inks MoUs worth ₹42,893 cr; projects to create over 28k jobs

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the state is emerging as the data centre capital and solar energy integration capital of India

Maharashtra inks MoUs worth ₹42,893 cr; projects to create over 28k jobs
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 4:41 PM IST

Union Cabinet approves six-lane Bhubaneswar bypass project worth ₹8,308 cr

Currently, connectivity between Rameshwar and Tangi on the existing National Highway experience significant congestion due to high traffic volumes

Union Cabinet approves six-lane Bhubaneswar bypass project worth ₹8,308 cr
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 4:26 PM IST

Enzyme Offices looks to double revenue this fiscal, plans ₹50 cr investment

Enzyme Offices offers flexible and managed workspaces in India, catering to enterprises, startups, and SMEs

Enzyme Offices looks to double revenue this fiscal, plans ₹50 cr investment
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 3:45 PM IST