New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Pakistan’s benchmark KSE‑100 index plunged nearly 10 per cent on Monday amid escalating geopolitical tensions due to the US-Iran war along with the country’s ongoing military operation in Afghanistan dampening investor sentiment.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Despite major conflicts globally, Indian equities have proven resilient over the past 15 years, a report said on Monday.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 4.8 per cent year-on-year growth in January, supported by 4.8 per cent growth in manufacturing sector and 5.1 per cent growth in electricity sector, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation said on Monday.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Monday approved an interest rate of 8.25 per cent on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2025-26, retaining the same rate for the second year in a row, according to an official statement.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) After surveys found sufficient reserves of dysprosium and terbium in Namibia, Japan is pressing ahead with plans to develop rare earth mines in Africa to counter China's restrictions, a report has said.
Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) Indian stock markets closed sharply lower on Monday as rising tensions between the US, Israel and Iran dampened investor sentiment and triggered selling across sectors.
Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) Shares of Ola Electric came under heavy selling pressure on Monday, falling as much as 16 per cent, as investors remained concerned about the company’s growth outlook and falling market share in the electric two-wheeler segment.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election on February 12 unfolded amid widespread generative AI misuse, narrative manipulation and social media led voter obstruction to shape electoral outcomes, a new report has claimed.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday lauded PM Narendra Modi's leadership, highlighting his stellar role in making India the fastest growing economy in the world over the last decade. Addressing a joint press meeting with Prime Minister Modi following their talks in New Delhi, Carney also spoke about the increasing engagements between India and Canada in the last one year, terming it as an expansion of a valued partnership with new ambition, focus and foresight.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) NITI Aayog on Monday said that it has organised a two-day national workshop on natural farming under its State Support Mission (SSM), bringing together farmers, policymakers, scientists, start-ups and civil society groups from across India to discuss ways to promote sustainable agriculture.
