Centre gets record dividend of Rs 74,106 crore from PSUs

IANS | April 2, 2025 2:33 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The government has received a record Rs 74,016 crore as dividends from Central public sector enterprises in financial year 2024-25 which is 16 per cent higher than the corresponding figure of Rs 63,749.3 crore in 2023-24, according to the latest data compiled by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management.

India’s rural lending landscape sees key transformation, structured loan schemes rise

IANS | April 2, 2025 1:46 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Driven by rapid digitisation, rise of fintech and increased government support, the rural lending landscape in India is undergoing a significant transformation, creating new opportunities for structured and efficient lending models and ensuring that credit reaches those who need it most, according to a new report.

India less vulnerable to US tariff shocks than others: Report

IANS | April 2, 2025 11:33 AM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) India will remain the fastest growing economy among the advanced and emerging G-20 countries and the large size of its domestic market makes the country less vulnerable to potential shocks from US tariff policy.

Deal-making activity in India surges 29.6 pc at $27.5 billion in Q1 2025

IANS | April 2, 2025 11:32 AM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) India saw a robust deal-making activity in the first quarter of 2025 (January-March period) -- reaching a three-year high worth $27.5 billion which is a notable 29.6 per cent increase in value compared to the same quarter last year, a report showed on Wednesday.

Achieved sales of over 13 lakh electric vehicles in FY25: Centre

IANS | April 2, 2025 9:54 AM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Ministry of Heavy Industries has achieved sales of more than 13 lakh electric vehicles (EVs) in the just-concluded financial year 2024-25, marking a significant stride towards cleaner, greener and more sustainable mobility which aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Net Zero’ by 2070.