India's credit card spending rises 23 pc to Rs 2.17 lakh crore in September: Report

IANS | November 7, 2025 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Credit card spending in India rose 23 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 2.17 lakh crore in September, reaching an all-time high for the first time since 2020, attributed to bank-led festive offers, increasing consumer demand driven by the festive season spending and GST reduction, a report said on Friday.

France, US, Germany lead October FPI inflows in Indian stock market

IANS | November 7, 2025 10:36 AM

Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) returned to the Indian stock markets in October, reversing three months of outflows -- with France as the largest contributor, investing $2.58 billion in equities and almost $152 million in debt, according to NSDL data.

India emerges as global torchbearer linking economic growth with environmental sustainability: Dr Jitendra Singh

IANS | November 6, 2025 10:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) India has emerged as a global torchbearer in linking economic progress with environmental sustainability, guided by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to achieve a net-zero target by 2070 and encourage a lifestyle in harmony with nature through the LiFE- Lifestyle for Environment movement, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.

Committed to nurturing one lakh young entrepreneurs: Uttarakhand CM

IANS | November 6, 2025 7:36 PM

Dehradun, Nov 6 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday said the government’s scheme to make one lakh youth 'CM Young Entrepreneurs' is bearing fruit with many being trained in new fields like nature guide, drone pilot, and wildlife photographer.