New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $3.825 billion to reach $700.946 billion for the week ended April 10, according to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.
New Delhi: The current stand-off between the United States and Iran has moved beyond a conventional strategic contest. It reflects a structural deadlock where both sides are holding positions that cannot be sustained for long. The United States continues to rely on financial restrictions, control over international channels, and pressure through sanctions. Iran has responded with refusal to renegotiate on nuclear conditions and by strengthening its reliance on geographical leverage, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India is rapidly emerging as a global nerve centre for artificial intelligence (AI) in the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors, driven by the growing scale and strategic evolution of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), according to a report.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A project run by government and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) promoting natural farming in Andhra Pradesh caused at least 30 per cent increase in productivity and farmer incomes, a new report has said.
Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Mastek on Friday reported a 2 per cent decline in consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 2026 (Q4 FY26) at Rs 106.15 crore, compared to Rs 108.35 crore in the previous quarter (Q3 FY26).
Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) The recent correction in the stock market amid geopolitical tensions has pushed the valuations of top Nifty stocks to the 17th percentile, despite significant FII selling of $12.7 billion, highlighting resilience in large-cap stocks and potential buying opportunities, a report has said.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Global tech layoffs are accelerating in 2026, with more than 80,000 jobs already cut in the first quarter and total losses likely to exceed 3 lakh this year, led by companies like Oracle, Amazon, and Meta, according to a report.
Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) As India approaches Akshaya Tritiya -- traditionally seen as an auspicious occasion for buying gold -- investors are weighing their options as the yellow metal navigates global uncertainty, with prices rising nearly 10 per cent so far in 2026, a report has said.
Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Crisil Limited on Friday reported a sequential decline in its financial performance for the March quarter (Q4 FY26), with both revenue and net profit slipping compared to the previous quarter.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A high-level government committee, supported by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), has recommended removing excise duty on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to lower prices and promote consumption of the green fuel to meet India's target of achieving a 15 per cent share of natural gas in the fuel mix by 2030.
