Number of startups in textiles sector clocks steady rise in last 5 years: Minister

IANS | March 11, 2025 1:48 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The number of new entities recognised as startups in the textiles sector each year by the Centre’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has been steadily increasing over the last five years from 204 in 2020 to 703 in 2023, and 765 in 2024, according to information tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

India's long term growth story intact, equity markets attractive: Morgan Stanley

IANS | March 11, 2025 10:37 AM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Indian equity scene looks attractive — a stock pickers' market — as the country is likely gaining share in global output in the coming decades driven by strong foundational factors including robust population growth, a functioning democracy, macro stability influenced policy, better infrastructure, a rising entrepreneurial class and improving social outcomes, a Morgan Stanley report said on Tuesday.

Global trade tensions: India is best placed in Asia, says Morgan Stanley

IANS | March 11, 2025 9:50 AM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Trade tensions will likely remain a drag on Asia’s growth but India is still the best placed in the region against this backdrop – low goods exports, strong services exports and policy support for domestic demand, a Morgan Stanley report said on Tuesday.