New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India's industrial production clocked a 5.1 per cent growth in May this year compared to the same month of the previous year on the back of a strong growth in the manufacturing sector and a surge in the electricity & gas supply sector during the month, according to the new series data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday.
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Pakistan's investment-to-GDP ratio has fallen to a historic low of 13.1 per cent in 2024 from an average of around 18 per cent over nearly four decades, while foreign direct investment (FDI) has halved to 0.5 per cent of GDP, a report has said.
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said he had a productive meeting with Takis Theodorikakos, Minister of Development of Greece, to strengthen the India-Greece economic partnership.
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Department of Pharmaceuticals has invited applications under the Scheme for Strengthening of Medical Device Industry (SMDI) to promote domestic manufacturing, reduce import dependence, support innovation and increase the depth of value chains in the medical devices sector, an official statement said on Monday.
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Calling for greater use of artificial intelligence and technology in rural development programmes, Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday urged states to adopt digital tools to improve transparency, strengthen monitoring and ensure better delivery of welfare schemes.
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) India’s nuclear industry is transitioning from a state-led model to a more open, market-oriented ecosystem, driven by recent policy reform and rising demand for reliable, low-carbon power, according to a new report.
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on Monday announced that it will acquire a 40 per cent stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India Pvt Ltd (TTSIPL) for Rs 85 crore to strengthen its presence in the rapidly growing value-added bitumen (VAB) market.
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Although the closure of Strait of Hormuz on February 28 was really a worst-case situation for global energy markets, the Indian government acted quickly to handle the crisis and ensure normal supply of fuels in the country, Navdeep Suri, former Ambassador of India to the UAE, said on Monday.
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Individuals are increasingly adopting AI in daily life and 93 per cent of conversations produced "tangible outputs ranging from explanations and documents to apps, scripts, and fixes", a report said on Monday.
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) India's ability to maintain uninterrupted fuel supplies and limit the impact on consumers during the prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption demonstrated the country's significantly improved energy resilience, driven by diversified sourcing, infrastructure investments and coordinated government action, experts said on Monday.
