New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The plan for an India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), presented at the G20 summit in New Delhi in 2023, is widely seen as the democratic world’s answer to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, according to an article published by Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Svatantra Microfin Ltd -- promoted by Ananya Birla and Antimatter Media Pvt Ltd -- has filed draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise up to Rs 3,000 crore through an initial public offering but the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) highlights several business, operational and governance risks.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Centre’s Software Technology Park (STP) scheme, which has accelerated the expansion of India’s IT sector, has emerged as a major foreign exchange earner for the country with annual exports surpassing Rs 7.73 crore in financial year 2025-26, according to information tabled in Parliament by the Ministry of Electronics & IT.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) As many as 100 beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma scheme from the Delhi-NCR region have been invited as special guests to witness the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort here, an official statement said on Friday.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Indian states aim to create nearly 1.18 million jobs and establish roughly 1,380 new Global Capability Centres (GCCs) by 2031, driven largely by dedicated state GCC policies, a report said on Friday.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation, with base year 2022-23, stood at 9.78 per cent year-on-year in July compared to 9.87 per cent in June, according to provisional data released by the government on Friday.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Air India’s Airbus A320neo operating a Phuket-New Delhi flight temporarily lost control of major flight surfaces for about four seconds after failures involving all three hydraulic systems, according to a report.
Ahmedabad, Aug 14 (IANS) Gujarat’s next phase of industrial growth will depend on improving export competitiveness, scaling up MSMEs, developing future-ready skills and attracting investment in advanced manufacturing, according to CII Western Region chairman Vir S Advani, who said the industry body is working closely with governments at both the central and state levels on reforms.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Robust foreign currency non‑resident (bank) FCNR(B) inflows and related measures from RBI are now expected to generate $90–95 billion of capital inflows in FY27, lifting India’s balance of payments to a surplus of $64 billion, a report has said.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Gold and silver prices traded sharply lower on Friday amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of never-before-seen economic measures against Iran.
