India's jewellery market projected to reach $130–150 billion by 2030

IANS | February 28, 2026 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The domestic jewellery market, currently valued at approximately $85–90 billion, is projected to expand to $130–150 billion by 2030, driven by wedding demand, premiumisation, organised retail expansion, and rising consumer confidence, it was announced on Saturday.

Industry hails ‘historic’ Micron chip plant inauguration in India

IANS | February 28, 2026 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) on Saturday congratulated the government and US-based Micron Technology on the historic inauguration of state-of-the-art ATMP (assembly, testing, marking and packaging) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India will be among top 3 world economies soon: Dr Jitendra Singh

IANS | February 28, 2026 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) India’s journey from the ‘Fragile Five’ economies in 2014 to emerging as the world’s fourth largest economy reflects a decisive shift in national confidence, capability, and direction, Union Minister of State, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said on Saturday.

Global oil prices to rise as US, Israel launch massive attack on Iran

IANS | February 28, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Oil prices are expected to rise due to the “massive combat operation” launched by the US and Israel on Iran which brings the Strait of Hormuz into the war zone, leading to a disruption in crude exports from the Middle East countries.