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India has 56.75 lakh registered EVs till February 2025: Govt
In FY25, electric two-wheeler (e-2W) sales hit 11.49 lakh units, up...
Over 75% NRIs stay invested beyond 5 yrs, outpace resident Indians in long-term commitment: Report
The average monthly SIP amount for NRI clients at FinEdge stands at...
Household savings decline due to rising home, auto, personal loans
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran attributed the decline to a shift in portfolio where savings were being channelised to real assets NEW DELHI: Household savings are estimated to have declined for the third year in a row in FY24 as liabilities on account of...
India’s religious demographics shift: Hindu population declines while Muslim population rises
''… The share of the majority Hindu population decreased by 7.82 per cent between 1950 and 2015 (from 84.68 per cent to 78.06 per cent). The share of the Muslim population in 1950 was 9.84 per cent and increased to 14.09 per cent in 2015 -- a 43.15 per cent increase...
India becomes world’s third largest solar power generator, overtakes Japan: Report
Solar maintained its status as the world's fastest-growing electricity source for the nineteenth consecutive year, adding more than twice as much new electricity worldwide as coal in 2023 New Delhi: India overtook Japan to become the world's third-largest solar power...
Google Wallet arrives in India
Google Wallet can be downloaded from Play Store and would allow users to store their loyalty cards, and gift cards among other things Google has introduced a private digital wallet for Android users in India, allowing users to securely store cards, tickets, passes,...
Election uncertainty could hurt Indian auto sales in May, says Fada
"The auto industry remains cautiously optimistic about its near-term outlook," it said.Auto sales are keenly watched as a key indicator of private consumption in India. The auto sector contributes around 7% to India's economy.Retail car sales grew nearly 16% in April,...
FLiRT Covid variants: No need for panic or extra caution, say experts
"Overall, there is no need for panic or extra caution, nor is there a requirement for any specific medications. Improving immunity through a healthy lifestyle will be crucial," Dr Swapnil M. Khadake, HOD & Consultant Critical Care, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital,...
US -India collaboration for enhancing global access to affordable medicines
According to the IǪVIA Institute report, India has long been a critical source of affordable medicines for the United States. Ninety percent of all medicines prescribed for Americans are generic, and 47 percent of those prescriptions are filled with products produced...
Mutual funds at all-time high, FII holding down at 11-year low
The share of Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) declined to an 11-year low of 17.68 per cent as of March 31, 2024, down by 51 bps from 18.19 per cent as of December 31, 2023, resulting in the gap between FII and DII holding narrowing further to an all-time low in...
WhatsApp banned record over 79 lakh accounts in India in March
The messaging platform, which has more than 500 million users in India, received a record 12,782 complaint reports in March in the country, and the records “actioned” were 11 New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp has said it banned more than 79 lakh accounts in India in the...
More than 185,000 companies incorporated in FY24, highest in a fiscal year
A total of 1,85,314 companies and 58,990 Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) were incorporated in the fiscal ended March 31. New Delhi: More than 1.85 lakh companies were incorporated in the country in 2023-24, the highest number for any financial year. A total of...