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India’s gems & jewellery exports jump 16 pc in July ahead of US tariff deadline

IANS | August 13, 2025 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The overall gross exports of gems & jewellery registered a robust increase of 15.98 per cent to $2.18 billion (Rs 18,756.28 crore) during July this year, as compared to $1.88 billion (Rs 15,700 crore) for the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) on Wednesday.

FirstCry parent Brainbees’ net loss stands at Rs 66.5 crore in Q1

IANS | August 13, 2025 6:20 PM

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Omnichannel kidswear brand FirstCry’s parent company, Brainbees Solutions, on Wednesday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 66.5 crore for the first quarter (Q1) of FY26.

Intelsat, Inmarsat vying for a share in India's $2.3 billion market boom

IANS | August 13, 2025 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Several global satellite operators like Intelsat, SES (both from Luxembourg), and Inmarsat (from the UK) are vying for a share in India's $2.3 billion satcom market boom, according to media reports.

US tariffs won’t hurt India’s growth, says S&P Global Ratings

IANS | August 13, 2025 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The new US tariffs announced by President Donald Trump will not hurt India’s economic growth or affect its positive sovereign rating outlook, S&P Global Ratings said on Wednesday.

BPCL clocks 141 pc jump in Q1 net profit to Rs 6,839 crore

IANS | August 13, 2025 4:44 PM

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Wednesday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 6,839.02 crore for the April–June 2025 quarter (Q1 FY26), a jump of 140.67 per cent compared to Rs 2,841.55 crore in the same period previous fiscal (Q1 FY25).

realme, Optiemus Electronics begin local production of T200 Lite, hybrid ANC earbuds set to follow

IANS | August 13, 2025 4:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) realme, the most popular smartphone brand among Indian youth, has started making and shipping the realme Buds T200 Lite in India through its partnership with Optiemus Electronics Limited (OEL).

Explained: How India became world leader in smartphone manufacturing

IANS | August 13, 2025 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) India has surpassed China to emerge as the leading supplier of smartphones to the United States, driven by the government's 'Make in India' initiative, Apple's relocation of its operations to India, and US importers frontloading their inventory amid tariff uncertainties.

Indian stock market settles high on lower inflation data, Sensex jumps 304 points

IANS | August 13, 2025 4:07 PM

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) The Indian stock market settled in green on Wednesday after the consumer price index (CPI) decreased to an eight-year low, amid strong buying in midcap stocks.

India's economy continues on fast-growth track: CEA Nageswaran

IANS | August 13, 2025 4:04 PM

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) The overall momentum of the Indian economy has not slowed, as is evident from high-frequency indicators and although trade-related issues are important, they should not overshadow other critical challenges, the government's Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Wednesday.

TRAI releases manual to assess properties for digital connectivity

IANS | August 13, 2025 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Wednesday issued the Manual for Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity, the country’s first standardised framework to evaluate how effectively buildings are equipped for high-speed, reliable digital access.

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India’s gems & jewellery exports jump 16 pc in July ahead of US tariff deadline

FirstCry parent Brainbees’ net loss stands at Rs 66.5 crore in Q1

Intelsat, Inmarsat vying for a share in India's $2.3 billion market boom

US tariffs won’t hurt India’s growth, says S&P Global Ratings

BPCL clocks 141 pc jump in Q1 net profit to Rs 6,839 crore

realme, Optiemus Electronics begin local production of T200 Lite, hybrid ANC earbuds set to follow

Explained: How India became world leader in smartphone manufacturing

Indian stock market settles high on lower inflation data, Sensex jumps 304 points

India's economy continues on fast-growth track: CEA Nageswaran

TRAI releases manual to assess properties for digital connectivity

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