From nuclear fusion to maritime connectivity, India and France enhance partnerships in several areas during PM Modi's visit

IANS | February 12, 2025 6:19 PM

Marseille (France), Feb 12 (IANS) In what was the first visit by any Head of State or Head of Government to one of the most ambitious fusion energy projects in the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) in Cadarache in the south of France, along with French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday.

India’s CPI inflation falls to 5-month low of 4.31 pc in Jan

IANS | February 12, 2025 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) India’s retail inflation rate, based on the Consumer Price Index, fell to a five-month low of 4.31 per cent in January as prices of vegetables and pulses eased during the month bringing respite to household budgets, according to figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday.

Hike in US steel tariffs poses risk for India but offers opportunity too: ICRA

IANS | February 12, 2025 3:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Trump administration’s hike in tariffs on steel imports coming into the US from countries such as Canada, Brazil, the EU and Asian suppliers like Japan and South Korea could cut both ways for India’s domestic steel industry, according to an ICRA report released on Wednesday.

Mutual fund SIP inflows cross Rs 26,000 crore mark for 2nd month in a row

IANS | February 12, 2025 1:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Monthly systematic investment plan (SIP) contributions stayed above the Rs 26,000 crore mark for the second straight month, as the month of January clocked Rs 26,400 crore SIP investments, compared to Rs 26,459 crore in December, the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) said on Wednesday.