Business News: Economy & Markets

Adding more women in STEM sectors imperative for Viksit Bharat vision

IANS | October 30, 2025 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The inclusion and advancement of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is not merely a matter of social equity but a critical imperative for national innovation, economic competitiveness, and the successful realisation the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047', according to FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), an apex body of businesswomen in the country on Thursday.

AI-171 crash: Preliminary report finds no fault in Air India’s operations, says CEO Campbell Wilson

IANS | October 30, 2025 11:03 AM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Air India’s managing director and chief executive officer (MD&CEO) Campbell Wilson has said that the preliminary investigation report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on the AI-171 crash found no fault with the airline’s operations or practices.

US Fed rate cut clear signal for RBI to follow suit in next MPC: Experts

IANS | October 30, 2025 10:26 AM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The US Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points has sent a clear signal for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to follow suit in its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in early December, according to market experts on Thursday.

Gold, silver prices drop on MCX after Fed rate cut

IANS | October 30, 2025 10:14 AM

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Gold and silver prices opened sharply lower on Thursday on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) after the US Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis points rate cut.

Indian stock markets open lower as US Fed announces rate cut

IANS | October 30, 2025 9:43 AM

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) The Indian stock market opened on a weak note on Thursday as Fed decision to cut rates by 25bp didn’t impact the market.

Committed to unlock new avenues to further enhance India's exports: Piyush Goyal

IANS | October 30, 2025 9:33 AM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The government is committed to unlocking new avenues for quality-driven, sustainable growth to further enhance India's exports, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said.

Over 400 Indian startups powering $20 billion cybersecurity industry

IANS | October 30, 2025 9:18 AM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) India is rapidly emerging as a global cybersecurity hub, driven by more than 400 startups and a skilled workforce of over 6.5 lakh professionals, powering a $20 billion cybersecurity industry, according to Dr Sanjay Bahl, Director General, CERT-In and Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) at MeitY.

US Fed cuts interest rates as govt shutdown clouds economic outlook

IANS | October 30, 2025 12:02 AM

Washington, Oct 30 (IANS) The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered its benchmark lending rate by a quarter percentage point, bringing the target range to 3.75 per cent to 4 per cent, as policymakers grapple with limited economic data due to a federal government shutdown.

India targets $500 billion electronics manufacturing by 2030

IANS | October 29, 2025 11:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday underscored the need to deepen domestic capabilities across the electronics value chain, noting that greater self-reliance in both finished products and components will be key to sustaining India’s export momentum and reducing import dependence.

Heritage Foods acquires 51 pc stake in Get-A-Way ice cream's parent Firm

IANS | October 29, 2025 8:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Heritage Foods has acquired a 51 per cent majority stake in Get-A-Way Ice Cream & Desserts, Heritage Foods Executive Director Brahmani Nara said on Wednesday.