Nifty rises 6.8 pc in H1 2025 amid global uncertainty

IANS | June 28, 2025 5:16 PM

Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) The Nifty index has risen 6.8 per cent year-to-date (YTD) as of June 25 -- reflecting steady investor confidence despite global uncertainty, according to the 'NSE Market Pulse' report.

India curbs jute imports from Bangladesh as dumping hurts local farmers and mills

IANS | June 28, 2025 3:27 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India on Saturday decided to impose port restrictions, with immediate effect, on the import of jute and allied fibre products from Bangladesh to check influx of cheap, subsidised imports from neighbouring country which have depressed prices, hurt farmers’ incomes, and led to underutilised capacity in Indian jute mills leading to closures and unemployment.

Gautam Adani, family attend Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri

IANS | June 28, 2025 3:12 PM

Puri, June 28 (IANS) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, along with his wife Priti Adani and son Karan Adani, on Saturday participated in the annual Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri. The Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra is one of India's most revered religious festivals.

Govt building e-commerce export hubs to empower MSMEs

IANS | June 28, 2025 2:03 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) The government is laying the foundation for a next-generation export ecosystem -- one that is digital-first, logistics-enabled and MSME-inclusive, Moin Afaque, Joint Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), said on Saturday.