India’s organic food exports register 35 pc jump, to cross $665 million in FY25

IANS | April 16, 2025 10:45 AM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India’s export of organic food products registered a robust 35 per cent increase to $665.96 million (around Rs 5,700 crore) during the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 compared to the corresponding figure of $494.80 million in 2023-24, according to the latest data released by the government.

India’s WPI inflation declines to 2.05 pc in March

IANS | April 15, 2025 12:51 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India’s annual rate of inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) slowed to 2.05 per cent in March, down from 2.38 per cent in February, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday.

US dollar falls for 5th straight day amid tariff tensions

IANS | April 14, 2025 5:43 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The US dollar fell 0.7 per cent on Monday -- marking its fifth day of decline in a row. It pushed the DXY index, which measures the dollar’s strength against a group of major currencies, to its lowest level in three years.

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.