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Need to target 1 billion UPI transactions a day in 2-3 years: FM Sitharaman

IANS | April 28, 2025 8:56 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday underscored the need to target one billion Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions per day within the next 2–3 years, stressing on the importance of accelerating the internationalisation of UPI through the development of interoperable frameworks and expanding global payment acceptance.

Gold best-performing asset in FY25, equities outperform over long-term: NSE

IANS | April 28, 2025 6:28 PM

Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) Gold emerged as the best-performing asset in FY25, rising by 41 per cent in dollar terms, driven by its appeal as a safe-haven during global uncertainty, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) said on Monday.

Adani Total Gas clocks 15 pc operational revenue growth in Q4, volume up 13 pc

IANS | April 28, 2025 5:51 PM

Ahmedabad, April 28 (IANS) India’s leading energy transition company Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL) on Monday reported strong results, with revenue from operations increasing by 15 per cent at Rs 1,448 crore in Q4 FY25.

New tech using body fluids to make accurate diagnosis of arthritis in just 10 minutes

IANS | April 28, 2025 5:46 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) A team of Korean researchers has developed a new technology that uses body fluids to make accurate diagnoses of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in just 10 minutes.

Defence stocks surge over 9 pc as India inks Rs 63,000 crore Rafale deal

IANS | April 28, 2025 4:56 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Defence stocks saw a strong rally on Monday, climbing over 9 per cent, as the government inked a Rs 63,000 crore deal with France to purchase 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets for the Indian Navy.

MSMEs will play a key role towards ‘Viksit Bharat’ goal: NK Singh

IANS | April 28, 2025 4:48 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will play an important role in India's quest to become a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, NK Singh, former chairperson of Finance Commission, said here on Monday.

Indian stock market rebounds with strong gains, Sensex jumps 1,006 points

IANS | April 28, 2025 4:01 PM

Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) The Indian stock market bounced back strongly on Monday despite geo-political tensions, with the benchmark indices ending the day on a robust note.

Reducing salt intake most cost-effective strategies to boost health: Experts

IANS | April 28, 2025 3:45 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Reducing salt intake is one of the most cost-effective strategies to boost health, said experts as salt consumption in India is exceeding safe limits, contributing significantly to the growing burden of non-communicable diseases.

‘Make in India’ booster: HMD Global to launch Direct-to-Mobile phones in country

IANS | April 28, 2025 3:15 PM

Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) In a significant step towards empowering India's technological landscape, HMD Global, in collaboration with Free Stream Technologies (incubated at IIT Kanpur), Tejas Networks, and other partners, on Monday announced plans to meet the growing demand for Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) phones in India.

Sensex, Nifty surge over 1 pc despite geopolitical tensions

IANS | April 28, 2025 1:29 PM

Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) Despite the ongoing geo-political tensions, the Indian stock markets witnessed a strong rally on Monday, with both Sensex and Nifty surging over 1 per cent during intra-day trade, while broader markets also seeing brisk buying.

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Need to target 1 billion UPI transactions a day in 2-3 years: FM Sitharaman

Gold best-performing asset in FY25, equities outperform over long-term: NSE

Adani Total Gas clocks 15 pc operational revenue growth in Q4, volume up 13 pc

New tech using body fluids to make accurate diagnosis of arthritis in just 10 minutes

Defence stocks surge over 9 pc as India inks Rs 63,000 crore Rafale deal

MSMEs will play a key role towards ‘Viksit Bharat’ goal: NK Singh

Indian stock market rebounds with strong gains, Sensex jumps 1,006 points

Reducing salt intake most cost-effective strategies to boost health: Experts

‘Make in India’ booster: HMD Global to launch Direct-to-Mobile phones in country

Sensex, Nifty surge over 1 pc despite geopolitical tensions

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