Rupee strengthens against dollar amid Trump's reciprocal tariffs

IANS | April 4, 2025 11:42 AM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The Indian rupee witnessed sharp gains on Friday at below 85 against dollar, as the dollar index and oil prices dropped sharply amid concerns over recession in the US economy after the reciprocal tariffs were announced.

Startups key to make India 3rd largest economy by 2027: Piyush Goyal

IANS | April 3, 2025 10:27 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Currently the world's fifth-largest economy, India is on track to become the fourth-largest by the end of 2025 and the third-largest economy by 2027 — surpassing Japan and Germany, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said on Thursday while crediting this growth to the robust startup ecosystem.

US tariffs a chance to boost 'Make in India', empower MSMEs: PHDCCI CEO

IANS | April 3, 2025 8:49 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Amid concerns over the US reciprocal tariffs, Ranjit Mehta, CEO of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), said on Thursday that this is an opportunity for India for high-quality production and global expansion under the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives.