PKVY nurturing organic farming in India, empowering millions of farmers

IANS | October 6, 2025 11:44 AM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) As India steps into the next phase of its agricultural transformation, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) has transitioned organic farming from a niche practice to a mainstream agricultural movement, and as on January 30 this year, Rs 2,265.86 crore were released under the PKVY (2015–25), the government data showed on Monday.

India’s services PMI stands at 60.9 in September

IANS | October 6, 2025 10:52 AM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) India’s services sector activity remained steady in September, with the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) standing at 60.9, according to data released by S&P Global on Monday.

Sensex, Nifty open higher ahead of Q2 earnings season

IANS | October 6, 2025 9:41 AM

Mumbai, Oct 6 (IANS) Indian stock markets opened slightly higher on Monday, supported by gains in banking and IT shares, as investor sentiment improved following the Reserve Bank of India’s recent lending reforms and ahead of the upcoming quarterly earnings season.

India’s public sector banks resilient amid US tariffs, private lenders lose market cap

IANS | October 6, 2025 9:31 AM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Private sector banks in India slipped in market capitalisation during the July–September quarter (Q2 FY26), as trade uncertainties dragged on market sentiment, according to a new report on Monday, adding that public sector banks (PSBs) gained during the three-month period, staying resilient against external pressures.