India's hardware exports poised for robust growth: FIEO chief

IANS | December 8, 2024 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) India is poised for significant growth in hardware exports after recording a remarkable 15 per cent year-on-year growth in 2023 reflecting the country's strengthening foothold in the global market, Ashwani Kumar, President, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has said.

UPI provided credit access to poor, fuelled equitable growth: Study

IANS | December 8, 2024 11:29 AM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has succeeded in increasing financial inclusion and promoting equitable economic growth by enabling underserved groups, including subprime and new-to-credit borrowers to access formal credit for the first time, according to a new study by IIM and ISB professors.

India to be among top 10 maritime nations by 2047: Sarbananda Sonowal

IANS | December 7, 2024 10:01 PM

Chennai, Dec 7 (IANS) India will soon emerge as the world leader in the maritime sector as it multiplies its cargo handling capacity in ports and builds a robust shipping building and repairs ecosystem, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said on Saturday.