India, Japan discuss macroeconomic situation during Finance Dialogue
Sep 09, 2024, at 10:02 pm
India and Japanese officials recently exchanged their views on the macroeconomic situation in both countries during their second Finance Dialogue held on September 6.
India surpasses U.S. as the 2nd largest market for 5G smartphones
Sep 07, 2024, at 05:12 am
New Delhi: India has surpassed the US to become the second-largest market for 5G smartphones, an ET Telecom report said, citing a recent study by Counterpoint Research.
India overtakes US to become second-biggest 5G handset market, shows new research data
Sep 06, 2024, at 11:29 pm
India overtook the US to become the world’s second-biggest 5G handset market for the first time, behind China, a recent research said.
Singapore plans to make major investment in India in coming years: Piyush Goyal
Sep 06, 2024, at 06:40 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal Thursday said Singapore has already invested about $150 billion in India and is ready to invest five times that amount in the coming years.
World Bank's latest report ups India's growth forecast for FY25 to 7 percent
Sep 03, 2024, at 10:12 pm
The World Bank on Tuesday upgraded India's growth forecast for the FY24/25 to seven percent, giving a boost to the country's financial journey.
Types of Pension Plans in India – Explained in Detail
Aug 27, 2024, at 11:54 pm
With rising inflation, you must invest money in pension plans to secure your post-retirement life. The earlier you start investing, the smoother your financial journey will be. However, when it comes to choosing the best pension plan for investment, you will find various types available in India. For instance, if you decide to invest in NPS, you must first understand what is Tier 1 and Tier 2 in NPS before choosing the right pension plan.
India sole Asia-Pacific market with double-digit growth in FMCG and tech durables: Report
Aug 22, 2024, at 04:28 am
A report by consumer research firm NielsenIQ (NIQ) highlights India's dominant position as the only market in the Asia-Pacific region consistently achieving double-digit growth in the FMCG, and tech and consumer durables (T&D) sectors, media reports said.
UPI merchant transactions in Nepal surpass 100,000 mark, announces NPCI
Aug 12, 2024, at 02:00 am
NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international armof National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), recently announced surpassing 100,000 cross-border Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Person-toMerchant (P2M) transactions in Nepal.
India projected to surpass China to become world's largest two-wheeler market
Aug 10, 2024, at 08:38 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India is projected to overtake China to become the world's largest two-wheeler nation in CY24, as per Counterpoint Research.
Indian government setting up 12 new industrial parks: Piyush Goyal
Aug 02, 2024, at 04:39 am
Union Minister Piyush Goyal recently said the Indian government is setting up 12 new industrial parks across the country and has 5-6 mega textile parks lined up and urged the private sector to take advantage of it.
Indian auto component industry clocks Rs. 6.14 lakh crore turnover in FY 2023-24
Jul 27, 2024, at 12:00 am
Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body representing India’s Auto Component manufacturing industry on Thursday announced the findings of its Industry Performance Review for the fiscal year 2023-24 which showed the turnover of the automotive component industry stood at Rs. 6.14 lakh crore (USD 74.1 billion) for the period, registering a growth of 9.8% over the previous year.
Jul 23, 2024, at 10:11 pm
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman announced a financial support for loans upto Rs. 10 lakh for higher education in domestic institutions for helping youth who have not been eligible for any benefit under government schemes and policies.
Nirmala Sitharaman proposes abolishment of angel tax to bolster Indian start-up eco-system
Jul 23, 2024, at 10:02 pm
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to abolish ‘angel tax’ for all classes of investors while presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament on Tuesday.
Jul 23, 2024, at 03:15 pm
The Indian Economic Survey 2023-24 showed that the Indian economy needs to generate an average of nearly 7.85 million jobs annually until 2030 in the non-farm sector to cater to the rising workforce.
Economic Survey shows Indian agricultural sector is a success story
Jul 23, 2024, at 12:49 am
India has come a long way from being a food deficit and importing country in the 1960’s to being a net exporter of agricultural products, highlights The Economic Survey 2023-24, tabled by the Union Finance and Corporate Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Monday.
Economic Survey says adopting BIM needed to reduce project delays
Jul 22, 2024, at 10:56 pm
In recent years, various aspects of infrastructure development have been integrated with technology to improve the efficiency of infrastructure plans, designs, and assets, states the Economic Survey 2023-24 tabled by Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, in Parliament on Monday.
Jul 22, 2024, at 03:26 am
A recent report has said India’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs) hold the potential to enhance their philanthropic impact, with contributions potentially tripling to Rs 75,500 crore annually.
Singapore's Temasek plans to invest $10 billion in India during the next three years
Jul 19, 2024, at 05:13 am
Global investment company Temasek, which is headquartered in Singapore, might be investing $10 billion in India during the next three years.
Taiwanese firms transfer supply chains to India amid growing tension with China: Report
Jul 17, 2024, at 02:15 am
New Delhi: Taiwanese firms are relocating their supply chains from China to India as Taipei and New Delhi strengthen economic ties, according to the head of Taiwan's main trade body, reported Reuters.
India aims to become leading aviation hub with $4 billion MRO Industry by 2030: Rammohan Naidu
Jul 17, 2024, at 12:01 am
Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjrapu Rammohan Naidu has announced the implementation of a uniform IGST rate of 5% on all aircraft and aircraft engine parts, effective from today,15th July 2024.
Jul 16, 2024, at 11:22 pm
The final ‘Report of India’s G20 Task Force on Digital Public Infrastructure’ by ‘India’s G20 Task Force on Digital Public Infrastructure for Economic Transformation, Financial Inclusion and Development’ was released in New Delhi, on Monday.
India plans $1 billion investment for hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh
Jul 10, 2024, at 04:21 am
New Delhi: India is likely to allocate $1 billion to accelerate the construction of 12 hydropower stations in Arunachal Pradesh, a move likely to heighten tensions with China, which claims the region, Reuters reported.
Jul 08, 2024, at 07:17 am
New Delhi: Pursuing its commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2070, India is gradually transitioning away from fossil fuels and embracing renewable energy sources.
'Not India’s loss': Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal on Tesla's withdrawal from India
Jul 05, 2024, at 11:35 pm
Bengaluru: Tesla's decision to forgo investment in the Indian market represents a significant missed opportunity for the US-based company, not for India, according to Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola Cabs.
Jul 05, 2024, at 08:18 pm
India's Ministry of Defence on Friday said it achieved the highest-ever growth in indigenous defence production in value terms during Financial Year (FY) 2023-24, on the back of successful implementation of the policies and initiatives of the Government.
Poverty in India declines from 21.2% in 2011-12 to 8.5% in 2022-24: NCAER research
Jul 04, 2024, at 05:16 am
New Delhi: Poverty in India is estimated to have declined to 8.5% in 2022-24 from 21.2% in 2011-12, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, according to a research paper by the economic think tank NCAER.
India sells 44,800 tons of unprocessed aluminum to Russian companies
Jul 03, 2024, at 04:06 pm
The trade ties between India and Russia have strengthened with volume touching $65.7 billion in the financial year ending in March 2024, media reports said.
FATF places India in elite ‘regular follow-up’ category
Jun 29, 2024, at 12:00 am
The Ministry of Finance on Friday announced India has achieved an outstanding outcome in the Mutual Evaluation conducted during 2023-24 by Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
India drops to 15th place in FDI rankings, as investment inflows drop by 43%: UNCTAD report
Jun 21, 2024, at 05:11 am
New Delhi: India dropped seven places to 15th in the 2023 World Investment Ranking as foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows decreased by 43% to $28 billion, according to a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released on June 20.
Volvo CE aims to double market share in India, says MD Dimitrov Krishnan
Jun 21, 2024, at 01:27 am
Volvo CE India, the construction equipment subsidiary of the Swedish major Volvo group, is aiming to double its market share in India, a company's top official said.