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NHAI to launch Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers to drive public InvIT Initiative

IANS | November 20, 2025 6:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is in the process of establishing Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) as a Public InvIT (Investment Trust) to strengthen road asset monetisation and expand investment opportunities in the development of National Highway infrastructure, the Ministry of Road and Highways said on Thursday.

Nifty-500 earnings grow 15 pc in Q2, led by oil and gas stocks

IANS | November 20, 2025 5:56 PM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) Aggregate earnings of companies in the Nifty-500 universe grew 15 per cent in Q2 FY26, the highest in five quarters, despite geopolitical headwinds and weak consumption trends, a report said on Thursday.

India's valuations offer value compared to Chinese equities: Report

IANS | November 20, 2025 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) India's valuations offer value as compared to Chinese equities as the nation is currently the largest underweight in Global Emerging Market (GEM) portfolios from the Asia region, with only a quarter of tracked funds holding overweight positions, a report said on Thursday.

India has the potential to reach $500 billion electronics output by 2030

IANS | November 20, 2025 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) India’s electronics sector could scale up to $500 billion in production and exports by 2030 as the country’s expanding global footprint is being strengthened by new free trade agreements (FTAs), investor-friendly reforms and a rising shift toward manufacturing-led growth.

Business summit: India rolls out red carpet for Israeli investors

IANS | November 20, 2025 5:07 PM

Tel Aviv, Nov 20 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday rolled out the red carpet for Israeli businesses to invest in India’s fast-growing economy with “limitless opportunities” in the technology, pharmaceuticals space and defence sectors.

Nasscom launches UK Forum to deepen India‑UK tech, AI collaboration

IANS | November 20, 2025 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) on Thursday announced the launch of a UK Forum to deepen bilateral technology and trade ties between India and the United Kingdom.

G20 Leaders' Summit: PM Modi set to put sharper focus on matters impacting Global South

IANS | November 20, 2025 4:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) India on Thursday said that it is looking forward to a successful and productive G20 Leaders' Summit in South Africa's Johannesburg later this week which will also see participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

AI projected to drive 20 pc of India's IT and tech companies' revenues by 2030

IANS | November 20, 2025 4:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to become the biggest growth driver for India’s IT services and software export industry, with AI‑led projects projected to account for up to 20 per cent of the sector's revenue by 2030, a report said on Thursday.

World Fisheries Day: India highlights sustainability, livelihoods, Blue Economy growth

IANS | November 20, 2025 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) India is the second-largest fish producing country and one of the largest shrimp producers in the world, with fish production more than doubling from 96 lakh tonnes in 2013–14 to 195 lakh tonnes in 2024–25, the government data showed on Thursday, ahead of the World Fisheries Day.

Sensex, Nifty end near record highs amid positive global cues

IANS | November 20, 2025 3:55 PM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) Indian equity markets ended higher on Thursday, with both the Sensex and Nifty moving closer to the record levels last seen in September 2024.

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NHAI to launch Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers to drive public InvIT Initiative

Nifty-500 earnings grow 15 pc in Q2, led by oil and gas stocks

India's valuations offer value compared to Chinese equities: Report

India has the potential to reach $500 billion electronics output by 2030

Business summit: India rolls out red carpet for Israeli investors

Nasscom launches UK Forum to deepen India‑UK tech, AI collaboration

G20 Leaders' Summit: PM Modi set to put sharper focus on matters impacting Global South

AI projected to drive 20 pc of India's IT and tech companies' revenues by 2030

World Fisheries Day: India highlights sustainability, livelihoods, Blue Economy growth

Sensex, Nifty end near record highs amid positive global cues

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