Business News: Economy & Markets

Rs 10,000 crore deeptech fund will be gamechanger for India’s innovation system: PHDCCI

IANS | April 15, 2025 8:48 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) on Tuesday described the allocation of Rs 10,000 crore funds in the Union Budget for exploring and expanding deeptech in the country as a progressive and path-breaking step, which will open new avenues in the field of start-ups and innovation ecosystem, including Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Swiggy signs MoU with Labour Ministry, hopeful for generating lakhs of jobs in few years

IANS | April 15, 2025 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Ministry of Labour and Employment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swiggy, one of India’s largest food delivery platforms, as part of a broader initiative to strengthen employment opportunities through public-private partnerships.

India becoming a global AI leader under PM Modi's vision: JK Tech CEO

IANS | April 15, 2025 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India is rapidly emerging as a global force in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), and the credit goes to the focused efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Sameer Nagpal, President and CEO of JK Tech, on Tuesday.

Market recovers from US tariff shock as investors gain Rs 10.9 lakh crore in a day

IANS | April 15, 2025 5:26 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) The Indian stock markets made a stunning comeback on Tuesday as the single-day rally added a massive Rs 10.9 lakh crore to investors’ wealth -- erasing all the losses that followed the US tariff shock on April 2.

FIEO urges Centre for strategic support to sustain trade growth momentum

IANS | April 15, 2025 5:19 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Exports Organisations (FIEO) on Tuesday urged the Centre for strategic support to sustain trade growth momentum, as overall exports grew by a healthy 5.5 per cent in FY25, reaching $820.93 billion.

India's retail inflation falls to 3.34 per cent in March, lowest level since August 2019

IANS | April 15, 2025 4:37 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India's annual inflation rate, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), declined to 3.34 per cent in March this year, compared to the same month of the previous year, the lowest level since August 2019, according to figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Tuesday.

India's total exports touch record $820.93 billion in 2024-25 despite global challenges

IANS | April 15, 2025 4:13 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India's total exports of goods and services increased by 5.5 per cent to a record $820.93 billion during the financial year ended March 31, 2025, compared to $773 billion in the previous fiscal year, despite the uncertainties in the global market, according to Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal.

Indian stock market cheers US tariffs relief; Sensex jumps 1,578 points

IANS | April 15, 2025 4:01 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Indian stock markets saw a strong rally on Tuesday as benchmark indices surged over the 90-day reciprocal tariffs relief by the US administration, amid similar relief likely for the automotive sector.

India can triple automotive exports to $60 bn by 2030, create 2.5 mn direct jobs

IANS | April 15, 2025 3:45 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) With the right enabling conditions for the automotive sector, India can triple exports to $60 billion, generate a $25 billion trade surplus, and create over 2-2.5 million direct jobs by 2030, propelling it toward becoming a globally competitive, innovation-driven manufacturing hub, the government said on Tuesday.

Popular international beauty brands available on Myntra’s M-Now

IANS | April 15, 2025 3:43 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Myntra, one of India's leading fashion and lifestyle platforms, on Tuesday announced extending its premium range of international beauty brands, on M-Now, its speed proposition.

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Rs 10,000 crore deeptech fund will be gamechanger for India’s innovation system: PHDCCI

Swiggy signs MoU with Labour Ministry, hopeful for generating lakhs of jobs in few years

India becoming a global AI leader under PM Modi's vision: JK Tech CEO

Market recovers from US tariff shock as investors gain Rs 10.9 lakh crore in a day

FIEO urges Centre for strategic support to sustain trade growth momentum

India's retail inflation falls to 3.34 per cent in March, lowest level since August 2019

India's total exports touch record $820.93 billion in 2024-25 despite global challenges

Indian stock market cheers US tariffs relief; Sensex jumps 1,578 points

India can triple automotive exports to $60 bn by 2030, create 2.5 mn direct jobs

Popular international beauty brands available on Myntra’s M-Now

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