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Export booster: Adani’s Dighi Port set to handle 2 lakh cars a year with Motherson partnership

IANS | December 5, 2025 10:37 AM

Ahmedabad, Dec 5 (IANS) In a significant step towards redefining automotive logistics in India, Motherson, through its joint venture Samvardhana Motherson Hamakyorex Engineered Logistics Ltd (SAMRX), on Friday announced an agreement with Dighi Port Limited (DPL) -- a subsidiary of Adani Ports -- to establish a dedicated facility for auto exports at the Dighi Port in Maharashtra.

RBI cuts repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent to spur growth

IANS | December 5, 2025 10:30 AM

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Friday that the monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting has unanimously decided to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent from 5.5 per cent earlier to spur growth in the economy.

Rupee opens higher ahead of RBI policy; MCX gold slips

IANS | December 5, 2025 10:22 AM

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) Gold prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) slipped slightly in morning trade on Friday, as investors waited for the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) monetary policy decision.

Automobiles, electronics, manufacturing sectors to benefit from India-Russia trade ties

IANS | December 5, 2025 9:41 AM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) India sees promising avenues for collaboration with Russia in consumer goods, food and agriculture, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, telecom and electronics, industrial components, and the mobility of skilled talent, according to the government.

Sensex , Nifty open lower as investors await RBI’s MPC decision

IANS | December 5, 2025 9:39 AM

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) Indian equity markets opened slightly lower on Friday, as investors awaited the Reserve Bank of India’s key interest rate decision.

Govt closely monitoring IndiGo’s flight fiasco, Naidu expresses ‘clear displeasure’

IANS | December 5, 2025 9:26 AM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The government is closely monitoring IndiGo’s operational recovery and passenger support measures until full stability is achieved, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

S&P raises Reliance Industries’ rating to 'A-' on improving cash flow stability

IANS | December 4, 2025 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) S&P Global Ratings on Thursday raised Reliance Industries Ltd's (RIL) long-term issuer credit rating to 'A-' from 'BBB+', saying an expansion of more stable consumer businesses will improve the group's earnings and cash flow stability.

Roped in foreign investment of Rs 500 crore for Punjab, says CM Mann in Japan

IANS | December 4, 2025 10:02 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 4 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said he had roped in investment of Rs 500 crore as a Japanese steel giant has agreed to expand its collaboration with a steel company in the state.

India enters ‘defining phase’ in electronics manufacturing as global value chains shift: ICEA

IANS | December 4, 2025 9:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) India’s electronics manufacturing is entering a defining phase as global value chains realign and the country strengthens its position as a trusted production and export hub, an industry body said on Thursday.

Govt makes passport verification record available on DigiLocker for citizens'ease and security

IANS | December 4, 2025 9:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) In a major development, the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Thursday announced enabling a service enhancement to citizen services through the enablement of the Passport Verification Record (PVR) on the DigiLocker platform.

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Export booster: Adani’s Dighi Port set to handle 2 lakh cars a year with Motherson partnership

RBI cuts repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent to spur growth

Rupee opens higher ahead of RBI policy; MCX gold slips

Automobiles, electronics, manufacturing sectors to benefit from India-Russia trade ties

Sensex , Nifty open lower as investors await RBI’s MPC decision

Govt closely monitoring IndiGo’s flight fiasco, Naidu expresses ‘clear displeasure’

S&P raises Reliance Industries’ rating to 'A-' on improving cash flow stability

Roped in foreign investment of Rs 500 crore for Punjab, says CM Mann in Japan

India enters ‘defining phase’ in electronics manufacturing as global value chains shift: ICEA

Govt makes passport verification record available on DigiLocker for citizens'ease and security

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