Experts see huge potential for developing India’s Blue Economy

IANS | January 22, 2025 6:51 PM

Mumbai Jan 22 (IANS) Shipping industry experts see immense scope for India emerging as a Blue Economy as the country occupies an important position in the global maritime industry with a coastline spanning 7517 kilometres that is home to 12 major ports and around 200 non-major ports handling around 1550 million tons of cargo per year. Besides, the country has 2 million square kilometres of rich and varied resources in its exclusive economic zones.

Sensex jumps 566 points, Nifty holds at 23,000 as US tariff fears ease

IANS | January 22, 2025 4:07 PM

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) The Indian stock market witnessed a roller-coaster ride on Wednesday, as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back strongly in the latter half of the day after uncertainties over impending US trade tariff eased.

NSE's total unique investors base crosses 11 crore for first time

IANS | January 22, 2025 1:26 PM

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) Total unique investors’ base (unique PANs) on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) crossed the 11-crore mark for the first time, and total client accounts registered with the exchange now stands more than 21 crore, it was announced on Wednesday.

Indian stock market opens higher as US tariff uncertainties ease

IANS | January 22, 2025 9:46 AM

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) The Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Wednesday, a day after uncertainties around US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs triggered a huge fall.

Trump 2.0 jitters: Sensex tanks over 1,200 points, Nifty ends at 23,024

IANS | January 21, 2025 4:09 PM

Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) As the new US President Donald Trump began his second innings with signing several executive orders along with sounding threats about impending trade tariffs on certain countries and BRICS nations, both Sensex and Nifty plunged on Tuesday.

Indian stock market trades flat as new US President avoids tariffs on Day 1

IANS | January 21, 2025 9:43 AM

Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Indian benchmark indices traded almost flat on Tuesday morning, tracking gains in Asia, after Donald Trump took over as the 47th US President and did not immediately impose trade tariffs as widely expected.

Indian stock market ends on positive note as US gears up for Trump 2.0

IANS | January 20, 2025 4:02 PM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President amid good Q3 earnings, the Indian benchmark indices on Monday closed the day in the positive territory.

Sensex opens higher as traders gear up for Trump’s inauguration

IANS | January 20, 2025 9:42 AM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Monday, taking positive cues from its Asian peers, as traders geared up for Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th US President.

Pakistan's trade deficit with neighbouring countries rises by 43.22 pct

IANS | January 19, 2025 7:06 PM

Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Pakistan's trade deficit with nine neighbouring countries expanded by 43.22 per cent during the first half of the current fiscal year from July 2024 to June 2025, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

India continues to outpace global peers on economic growth: Centre

IANS | January 18, 2025 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) As the fastest-growing large economy, with steady growth projected at 6.7 per cent over the next two fiscal years, India continues to outpace global peers and cement its position as a leader in economic resilience and progress, the government said on Saturday.