Mcap of 7 top firms rises by Rs 1.18 lakh crore last week

IANS | September 21, 2025 11:57 AM

Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) The combined market valuation of seven of the country’s 10 most valued companies climbed by Rs 1,18,328.29 crore last week, with State Bank of India and Bharti Airtel emerging as the biggest gainers in an upbeat equity market.

India is producing more energy than ever before: Hardeep Puri

IANS | September 21, 2025 11:32 AM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) India is producing record levels of energy to achieve self-reliance in the power sector, supported by a diversification of its supply sources, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said at an industry event here.

Piyush Goyal announces range of initiatives to boost 'Make in India' scheme

IANS | September 20, 2025 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday unveiled a range of transformative initiatives to further boost the 'Make in India' scheme, on the occasion of the decade-long celebration of the flagship programme that has played a significant and productive role so far in the journey of making India self-reliant.

US decision on H-1B visa fee hike likely to have humanitarian consequences: Govt

IANS | September 20, 2025 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) India on Saturday said that the fallout of the US administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas from September 21 is likely to have humanitarian consequences by way of the disruption caused for families which it hoped can be addressed suitably by the US authorities.