PM Modi govt's higher MSP spend on pulses driving up production, exports

IANS | March 24, 2025 7:04 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The focus of the Narendra Modi-led Central government is on increasing productivity of pulses, cereals and vegetables to produce more food for improving the nutritional level of the population as well nurturing India's ambition to become the food basket of the world, according to a senior Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare official.

Ajmera Realty shares drop 2.8 pc despite strong market rally

IANS | March 24, 2025 4:54 PM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) While Indian stock markets continued their strong upward momentum for the sixth consecutive session on Monday, shares of Ajmera Realty & Infra India Limited declined 2.8 per cent as weak Q3 results continued to dampen investors' sentiment.

India’s bond market hits $2.69 trillion milestone

IANS | March 24, 2025 3:07 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) India’s bond market reached a valuation of $2.69 trillion by the end of December 2024, which marks a significant milestone in the country's journey towards becoming a $7-8 trillion economy in the next five years.