Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) The unified payments interface (UPI) transaction volumes rose 33.5 per cent (year-on-year) to 59.33 billion transactions in the July-September period, as transaction value grew 21 per cent to Rs 74.84 lakh crore, a report showed on Thursday.
Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) Indian stock markets opened on a weak note on Thursday, extending their losing streak to a fourth straight session, as negative cues from Asian markets weighed on investor sentiment.
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has mandated that entities regulated by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) should adopt ‘1600’ series numbers by February 15, 2026, the government said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India’s technology workforce is entering a decisive new phase, with a surge in AI governance roles, an acceleration in cybersecurity hiring, and a rise of tier‑2 cities as digital talent engines, a report said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Geospatial technologies are a foundational pillar of India’s development journey, and the government is leveraging them as a national asset for Viksit Bharat, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India needs a robust One Health approach and effective measures to combat future pandemics, said Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICDR) & Secretary, Department of Health Research (DHR).
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to be at 7.5 per cent in the current financial year (FY26) and 7 per cent in FY27, supported by resilient domestic demand and stable macro fundamentals, a report showed on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India and Argentina on Wednesday reaffirmed their cooperation in sustainable agronomy, digital agriculture and biotechnology through new Work Plan, marking a significant step forward in strengthening bilateral agricultural collaboration.
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that the proposed India-Oman free trade agreement (FTA) would open significant opportunities across sectors, including textiles, food processing, automobiles, gems and jewellery, agrochemicals, renewable energy and auto components.
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are playing a major role in the daily movements of the Indian rupee as it crossed the 91 mark to the dollar, a report said on Wednesday.
