Production of electronics goods up six times in last 11 years, exports up 8 times

IANS | August 6, 2025 2:15 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The production of electronics goods in the country saw six-time growth in the last 11 years -- from Rs 1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs 11.3 lakh crore in 2024-25, as exports surged eight times from Rs 38,000 crore to Rs 3.27 lakh crore in the same period, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

RBI retains India’s GDP growth forecast at 6.5 pc for FY 2025-26

IANS | August 6, 2025 11:03 AM

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) The RBI on Wednesday retained its forecast for India’s GDP growth at 6.5 per cent for FY 2025-26, despite global uncertainties, as it expects strong rural demand on the back of a good monsoon and robust government expenditure on big ticket infrastructure projects to propel growth.

Nifty, Sensex open flat as investors eye RBI policy decision

IANS | August 6, 2025 9:47 AM

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) The Indian equity benchmarks opened flat on Wednesday, ahead of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee's decision. Sensex gained 64 points or 0.08 per cent at 80,774 while Nifty edged up 16 points or 0.07 per cent to 24,665.