56 pc Indian employers intend to expand their workforce in H2 FY26: Report

IANS | October 15, 2025 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) More than half of employers (56 per cent) in India intend to expand their workforce in the second half of the current financial year (H2 FY26), while 27 per cent plan to maintain stability and 17 per cent foresee rationalisation, a report said on Wednesday.

Car sales increase by 4.4 pc in India to cross 3.72 lakh units in Sep

IANS | October 15, 2025 2:09 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The dispatches of passenger vehicles, comprising cars and SUVs, from manufacturers to dealers rose by 4.4 per cent to 3,72,458 units in September this year -- from 3,56,752 units in the same month last year, according to figures compiled by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Wednesday.

DIIs pump record Rs 6 lakh crore in Indian stocks in 2025

IANS | October 15, 2025 12:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) invested a record Rs 6 lakh crore in Indian equities in calendar year 2025, marking the highest annual inflow since the BSE began maintaining data in 2007.

From coffee to handlooms, GST rejig to boost Nagaland's economy

IANS | October 15, 2025 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The recent GST rate reforms reduced the tax rate to 5 per cent on key agricultural and artisanal products of Nagaland, directly impacting affordability, competitiveness, and market access for local producers and entrepreneurs, the government said on Wednesday.