India’s R&D spending surged in last 10 years: Union Minister

IANS | March 3, 2025 8:06 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) India's spending on Research and Development (R&D) has doubled in the last one decade, from Rs 60,196 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 1,27,381 crore, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said on Monday, underscoring the role of government-backed initiatives in catalysing scientific advancements in the country.

Centre elevates IRCTC, IRFC to Navratna status

IANS | March 3, 2025 4:33 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The Central government on Monday upgraded the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) to the prestigious status of Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) as the performance on key parameters such as net profit and net worth of the two companies have risen to meet the required eligibility criteria.

Indian stock market opens higher over strong GDP growth data

IANS | March 3, 2025 9:48 AM

Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) The Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Monday as key economic indicators, including GDP growth and strong GST collections, were in line with the expectations. Buying was seen in the auto and IT sectors in the early trade.

Indian stock market opens flat, Nifty above 22,500

IANS | February 27, 2025 9:39 AM

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) The Indian benchmark indices opened almost flat on Thursday amid mixed global cues, as buying was seen in the financial services and metal sectors in the early trade.