Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) India’s foreign exchange reserves rose sharply by $4.36 billion to $693.32 billion for the week ending December 19, according to data released by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) India has transformed into a global science and technology leader over the last decade, and the country now sets global benchmarks in space, defence, healthcare, and innovation, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, on Friday.
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Friday announced collaboration with Sahaj Insurance Services Private Limited to strengthen insurance penetration across rural and semi urban areas of the country.
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Rating agency ICRA on Friday raised its growth forecast for India’s tractor industry, citing strong demand, supportive policies and favourable farm conditions.
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The government on Friday said it has amended the provisions governing approval for opening coal and lignite mines under the Colliery Control Rules, 2004, in a key effort to enhance ease of doing and to make the coal sector more business-friendly.
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) A pack of foxnuts (Makhana) weighing about 25 grams, which used to cost $2, has doubled to $4 in recent months in the US, due to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump squeezing household budgets, a report has said.
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The government on Friday released a new BIS Standard for incense sticks (agarbatti) to enhance consumer safety, indoor air quality, environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance.
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Pakistan has become chronically dependent on bailouts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it has been plunging from one fiscal crisis into another over the years. It is, however, ironic that the country been getting these loans despite Islamabad’s failure to meet the IMF conditions to revive the economy.
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2017-18 Series-XIII (SGBs) due on Friday.
Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) Indian stock markets ended lower on Thursday as investors stayed cautious during the holiday-shortened week and refrained from taking fresh positions due to the absence of strong triggers.
