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After 18 yrs S&P upgrades India’s sovereign rating on economic resilience, infra spending, inflation control
"India is prioritising fiscal consolidation, demonstrating the...
Govt appoints IDBI Capital, and Motilal Oswal for LIC’s OFS
The OFS , which could be between 2.5% and 3% of government's equity...
India’s sovereign rating outlook upgraded to positive by S&P Global Ratings
"We expect sound economic fundamentals to underpin the growth momentum over the next two to three years," S&P said, adding that regardless of the outcome of general elections, the ratings agency expects broad continuity in economic reforms and fiscal policies...
India to stick to policy path even if Modi loses, Rajan Says
Raghuram Rajan, former governor, Reserve Bank of India “There is a lot of continuity built into Indian policy. Whatever government comes in will take a lot of the good stuff that has been done and continue it.” Raghuram Rajan, a former governor and now a professor of...
Cyclone Remal wreaks havoc in West Bengal, Bangladesh after making landfall; 1 killed
Arup Biswas, the minister for power in West Bengal government, said the power infrastructure was heavily battered. Reports of at least 356 uprooted electricity poles and damage to scores of transformers were received during the first hour of the landfall process More...
2024 General Elections: Policies and markets at risk
A lower margin of victory for Modi could lead to short-term volatility, fund managers said, while a win for the opposition could lead to a sharper correction due to policy uncertainty New Delhi: India's six-week long national election, the world's largest, has entered...
NSE/BSE market cap to cross USD 10 trillion by 2030- Experts
BSE and NSE journey from USD 4 trillion in November 2023 to USD 5 trillion this week took less than six months Experts say the Indian market still has a long way to go if we compare it with leading markets of the world. The US leads with a market cap of almost USD...
India to emerge as an economic superpower amid looming global economic landscape
The digital revolution in India is another sector where the country has taken a lead, many countries have adopted India's UPI for financial transactions. With the highest number of digital transactions globally and broadband connectivity reaching over 93 per cent of...
Crippling heat wave in India peaks at 50 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan’s Phalodi
The punishing heat in India is straining power grids and drying up water bodies, triggering drought-like conditions in parts of the country. According to the Central Water Commission, water storage in 150 major reservoirs in India plunged to its lowest level in five...
Health ministry shares tips for heat safety measures at workplace
Exposure to extreme heat can affect health, ranging from rashes to serious and potentially fatal health problems such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Headache, feeling dizzy, dehydration, and breathing problems are the common symptoms of heat-related illness, said...
India and Bangladesh brace for year’s first cyclone
According to the Indian Meteorological department, 'Remal' has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and is poised to make landfall between Bangladesh and the adjoining West Bengal coasts by midnight on Sunday, with sustained wind speeds ranging from 110-120 km per...
Ayush ministry’s event on Monday for linking Ayush hospitals with insurance industry
The program will discuss the regulatory framework and policy support needed to mainstream Ayush treatments in health insurance schemes and facilitate a dialogue between key stakeholders to address both challenges and opportunities. NEW DELHI: The Ayush ministry will...