India's credit card spending rises 23 pc to Rs 2.17 lakh crore in September: Report

IANS | November 7, 2025 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Credit card spending in India rose 23 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 2.17 lakh crore in September, reaching an all-time high for the first time since 2020, attributed to bank-led festive offers, increasing consumer demand driven by the festive season spending and GST reduction, a report said on Friday.

France, US, Germany lead October FPI inflows in Indian stock market

IANS | November 7, 2025 10:36 AM

Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) returned to the Indian stock markets in October, reversing three months of outflows -- with France as the largest contributor, investing $2.58 billion in equities and almost $152 million in debt, according to NSDL data.

India emerges as global torchbearer linking economic growth with environmental sustainability: Dr Jitendra Singh

IANS | November 6, 2025 10:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) India has emerged as a global torchbearer in linking economic progress with environmental sustainability, guided by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to achieve a net-zero target by 2070 and encourage a lifestyle in harmony with nature through the LiFE- Lifestyle for Environment movement, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.