Indian stock market opens flat, Nifty above 22,500

IANS | February 27, 2025 9:39 AM

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) The Indian benchmark indices opened almost flat on Thursday amid mixed global cues, as buying was seen in the financial services and metal sectors in the early trade.

How India’s public distribution system is helping reduce stunted growth

IANS | February 26, 2025 12:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Expansion of India’s public distribution system (PDS) has played a significant role in preventing stunted growth -- a serious health concern among children in the country. According to a recent paper in the American Economic Association, it has prevented the stunting of about 1.8 million children in eight states in India.

Kisan Credit Card amount crosses Rs 10 lakh crore, benefits 7.72 crore farmers

IANS | February 26, 2025 9:39 AM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Showcasing credit deepening in agriculture and reduced dependency on non-institutional credit, the amount under operative Kisan Credit Card (KCC) accounts has more than doubled from Rs 4.26 lakh crore in March 2014 to Rs 10.05 lakh crore in December 2024, according to the latest government data.