Active state participation encouraging rare earths exploration in India: SBI report

IANS | July 28, 2025 9:56 AM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Amid the exports ban by China on rare earth magnets, the active participation of state governments in India in encouraging rare earth exploration and processing can contribute to regional economic development and self sufficiency in critical mineral value chains, an SBI Research report said on Monday.

Vietnam’s Vinfast launches electric SUV in India

IANS | July 27, 2025 8:19 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast on Sunday opened its first showroom in India at Gujarat's Surat as the company looks to tap the growing market for electric cars in the country.

India's direct tax collections double as incomes rise, compliance grows

IANS | July 27, 2025 7:54 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) India's total gross direct tax collections (before adjusting for refunds) have more than doubled in the last five years, reflecting the high economic growth and improved tax compliance in the country, which has been encouraged with the introduction of the new digital technology.