PM Modi kicks off nationwide ‘lab to land’ campaign to boost agriculture

IANS | May 29, 2025 8:36 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday directed the country’s agricultural scientists and experts to take the “lab to land” campaign to the villages under ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ in the spirit of a service to the nation and not merely as “doing a routine government job.”

87 pc of Indian firms shift focus to domestic markets amid global uncertainties

IANS | May 29, 2025 6:10 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Amid global uncertainties, Indian businesses are rethinking their trade strategies to adapt to evolving market dynamics, with 87 per cent of firms pivoting their focus toward domestic clients, prioritising local customer needs to ensure stability, a new HSBC Global report said on Thursday.

Ola Electric’s net loss doubles in Q4, revenue tanks 62 pc

IANS | May 29, 2025 5:23 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Ola Electric's financial performance took a sharp beating in the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY25, as the Bhavish Aggarwal-led electric vehicle maker on Thursday reported a steep drop in revenue and a two-fold increase in net losses on year-on-year (YoY) basis.

Century Plyboards’ Q4 net profit falls 34 pc, expenses climb

IANS | May 29, 2025 4:48 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Century Plyboards (India) Limited on Thursday reported a 34 per cent year-on-year (YoY) drop in its net profit to Rs 52.50 crore for the fourth quarter (Q4), down from Rs 79.50 crore in the same quarter previous fiscal (Q4 FY24).

85.5 pc of Indian households now own at least 1 smartphone: Centre

IANS | May 29, 2025 4:41 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) A comprehensive survey by the Ministry of Statistics on Thursday showed that in rural areas, approximately 96.8 per cent of persons in the age group 15-29 used mobile phones at least once during the last three months for making personal calls and accessing the internet.

Labour productivity must be raised to pave way for Viksit Bharat: Suman Bery

IANS | May 29, 2025 4:25 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) A sustained rise in labour productivity is a prerequisite for realising the Viksit Bharat dream, where each citizen is visibly empowered and where every Indian becomes an equity holder in the growth aspirations of the new and progressive India, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery said on Thursday.