Indian stock markets wrap up week on strong note as tariff fears ease

IANS | April 12, 2025 10:39 AM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) The Indian stock markets wrapped up the week on a strong note, gaining nearly 2 per cent, as the US decision to defer tariffs for all countries except China eased recession concerns, boosting sentiment and lifting fears of a global slowdown, experts said on Saturday.

India-Italy partnership continues to develop and evolve: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | April 11, 2025 9:34 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday held "productive discussions" with visiting Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani and Italy's Minister of University and Research, Anna Maria Bernini, in New Delhi, jointly reviewing bilateral cooperation and its advancement in trade, investment, IMEC, maritime, security, research, technology, education and culture domains.

India's forex reserves surge to $676.3 billion

IANS | April 11, 2025 6:45 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $10.8 billion to $676.3 billion during the week ended April 4, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India on Friday.