Indian stock market ends higher amid GST rate overhaul

IANS | August 21, 2025 4:04 PM

Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) The Indian equity indices settled the session with slight gain on Thursday, continuing the rally for the fourth consecutive day. The session remained range-bound amid mixed reaction-value buying and profit booking at the same time.

India’s GDP likely to grow 6.8-7 pc in April-June: Report

IANS | August 21, 2025 2:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India’s GDP is expected to grow between 6.8 per cent-7 per cent in the first quarter this fiscal (Q1 FY26), due to higher discretionary spending which will drive demand-led growth in the country, a report said on Thursday.