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India, Russia look at cementing trade and investment ties

IANS | December 4, 2025 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The India-Russia bilateral relationship has remained strong and stable over the past 78 years with a shared commitment to a multipolar world as well to expand the engagement beyond the traditional military, nuclear and space cooperation, an official statement said on Thursday, ahead of the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to India.

Nifty likely to hit 29,000 in 2026 as earnings drive market gains

IANS | December 4, 2025 1:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) India is set to witness a steady but earnings‑reliant market, with Nifty likely to reach 29,000, implying an upside of 11.4 per cent, a report said on Thursday.

Sliding rupee not a sign of weakness, driven by global uncertainty: SBI Research

IANS | December 4, 2025 1:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The rupee may have slipped past the psychological barrier of 90 against the US dollar, but this slide is not a sign of weakness, a new SBI Research report said on Thursday.

Cong flags sharp rupee decline in Rajya Sabha, warns of widespread economic strain

IANS | December 4, 2025 12:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) During Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Congress MP from Madhya Pradesh Vivek Tankha voiced deep concern over what he described as the “freefall of the Indian rupee” and the widening economic distress affecting ordinary citizens across the country.

Tech must serve humanity, not the other way around: Arundhati Bhattacharya, President & CEO, Salesforce South Asia

IANS | December 4, 2025 12:36 PM

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Asia’s rapid push into AI has prompted a warning from Salesforce South Asia chief Arundhati Bhattacharya, who said the region’s next wave of technological growth must prioritise human-centric design.

As bank frauds rise, ISG introduces one-tap biometric authentication solution for safer transactions

IANS | December 4, 2025 12:27 PM

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) JP Morgan-backed fintech company In-Solutions Global (ISG) has launched a new biometric authentication solution to strengthen e-commerce security, as digital frauds in India surged to Rs 36,014 crore, nearly tripling year on year.

India’s GDP to grow 6.7 pc to 7 pc through 2027, Global growth at 3.2 pc

IANS | December 4, 2025 12:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) India’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow 6.7 per cent in 2026, 7 per cent in 2027 and 6.8 per cent in 2028, a report said on Thursday.

83 pc India’s small biz leaders say AI is critical for growth: Report

IANS | December 4, 2025 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) India’s small businesses are entering 2026 with a clear focus on technology-driven growth as 83 per cent of small business leaders in the country say that Artificial Intelligence has become essential for business growth, a new report said on Thursday.

Atal Innovation Mission, Hitachi MGRM Net to accelerate nationwide innovation and entrepreneurship

IANS | December 4, 2025 11:38 AM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has partnered with Hitachi MGRM Net (HMN) to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship across the country, Niti Aayog said on Thursday.

Fitch raises India GDP growth to 7.4 pc for FY26 over robust private consumption, tax reforms

IANS | December 4, 2025 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Driven by robust domestic demand and tax reforms, Fitch Ratings on Thursday revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 7.4 per cent, from 6.9 per cent projected earlier.

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India, Russia look at cementing trade and investment ties

Nifty likely to hit 29,000 in 2026 as earnings drive market gains

Sliding rupee not a sign of weakness, driven by global uncertainty: SBI Research

Cong flags sharp rupee decline in Rajya Sabha, warns of widespread economic strain

Tech must serve humanity, not the other way around: Arundhati Bhattacharya, President & CEO, Salesforce South Asia

As bank frauds rise, ISG introduces one-tap biometric authentication solution for safer transactions

India’s GDP to grow 6.7 pc to 7 pc through 2027, Global growth at 3.2 pc

83 pc India’s small biz leaders say AI is critical for growth: Report

Atal Innovation Mission, Hitachi MGRM Net to accelerate nationwide innovation and entrepreneurship

Fitch raises India GDP growth to 7.4 pc for FY26 over robust private consumption, tax reforms

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