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NBFC MFIs Lead Microfinance Sector

The Microfinance Industry Network (MFIN), representing microfinance institutions (MFIs) in India, released its report for the fiscal year 2022-23, highlighting the significant role of Non-Banking Financial Companies-Microfinance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) as the primary providers of microcredit.

DHL Boosts Hong Kong Cargo Hub

DHL Express announced on Wednesday the expansion of its express cargo handling facility at the Central Asia Hub (CAH) in Hong Kong, responding to the remarkable growth in global trade in recent years.

Russia Exports Soar 64% to India

In a significant shift, India's experienced a remarkable 64% surge, reaching USD 36.27 billion during the April-October period of the current fiscal year.

India's Export Growth Likely to Slow in 2023-24

India’s overall exports, combining merchandise and services, demonstrated a robust growth of 9.43% in October, reaching USD 62.26 billion on a yearly basis, as per official data released on Wednesday.

INDIA'S OCT EXPORTS GROW 6.21% YOY TRADE DEFICIT MOVES UP TO $31.46 BN

India’s exports sector is on the road to recovery despite weak demand but increase in imports remains a cause for concern

ISRO seeks innovative robotic rover designs from students

ISRO has invited from the youth innovative ideas and designs of robotic rovers for future missions through conducting a space challenge.

Udhayanidhi Stalin to launch DMK youth wing bike campaign

On November 15, Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development (Tamil Nadu) and DMK's youth wing secretary will launch a DMK youth wing two-wheeler campaign rally from Kanyakumari.

Aluva rape-murde: Kerala Court grants death penalty to convict

Kerala's Kochi court Kerana on Tuesday has sentenced a man to death who was convicted in the horrific Aluva child rape and murder case.

RESCUERS DRILL THROUGH RUBBLE TO CREATE ESCAPE PASSAGE

Rescue workers on Tuesday began the process of inserting wide steel pipes through the rubble of the collapsed under-construction tunnel on the Chardham route to bring out the 40 labourers trapped inside for two days now, officials said.

BRIBERY CASE: ROUSE AVENUE COURT SENDS DELHI POLICE OFFICER TO 2 DAYS OF CBI CUSTODY

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday granted 2 days remand of Delhi Police subinspector Rajesh Yadav to the Central Bureau of Investigation for the interrogation in a bribery case.

DELHI HIGH COURT REJECTED INTERIM PLEA TO REOPEN ROSHANARA CLUB SEALED BY DDA

The Delhi High Court in the case Sh. Manish Aggarwal v. The Estate Officer and Ors observed and has rejected the application moved wherein seeking the opening of city's 100-year-old Roshanara Club, which was being sealed and locked by the Delhi Development Authority, DDA in September.

Uproar over Adani advisor's role in environment ministry panel

There was political conpointment of an advisor from Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) to a body inside the ministry of the environment. Opposition parties accused the administration of having a \"conflict of interest.\"

Lalu Prasad's associate acquired lands in railway jobs case ED

The ED has claimed that Amit Katyal, who was recently arrested in connection with the suspected money laundering case involving land for railroad jobs, \"acquired\" various plots from candidates on behalf of Lalu Prasad Yadav, the former Union railways minister and head of the RJD.

India's perception strengthened in 9.5 years: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath D Singh, opinions on India have evolved over the past nine and a half years, and the nation is no longer seen as weak. In light of this week's state assembly elections, Singh made the comment while speaking to a public assembly in the Ratlam region of Madhya Pradesh.

MUMBAI POLICE BOOKS DABUR CHAIRMAN IN MAHADEV BETTING APP CASE

Mahadev scam: Mumbai Police has filed a formal complaint (FIR) against 32 people, including the chairman and director of Dabur, Gaurav and Mohit Burman.

Nagarro achieves 12.9% YoY revenue growth in 9M 2023

Leading global provider Nagarro, unveiled its nine-month statement and unaudited financial figures for the third quarter of 2023 today.

India's labor market faces structural shift, survey data misinterpreted

SBI Research, self-entrepreneurship at all levels and higher education are emerging as major accelerators for the profound structural restructuring of India's labor market. According to a research, the political debate surrounding the data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) survey, which showed a notable reduction over a five-year period, has been misguided and has been interpreted ignorantly.

Google, Amazon, Apple under investigation for Rs 5,000 cr tax demand

The Income Tax (I-T) Department is investigating the tech giants Google, Apple, and Amazon for potential tax nonpayment. Which cited sources, this is related to an inquiry that started in 2021 and stated that authorities have asked the IT companies for thorough answers on their transfer pricing policies.

Tata Technologies IPO commences trading on November 22nd

After almost 20 years, Afte Tata Group is expected to make a comeback to the initial public offering (IPO) market with Tata Technologies. On November 22, Tata Technologies is scheduled to make an offer-for-sale (OFS). This will be the first initial public offering (IPO) for the Tata Group since Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) successfully listed in 2004.

TERUMO INDIA LAUNCHES INSULIN SYRINGE FOR DIABETES MANAGEMENT

Terumo India Presents FineGlideTM - Sterile Pen Needle for Patients Needing Other Self-Medications or Insulin Injections

Chess Fraternity confident of TOPS support for players

Despite chess not being on the Games, the chess community anticipates that the government will offer its players access to the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) in light of several outstanding performances in previous years.

Israeli FM visits Switzerland, meets WHO Chief & Red Cross President

The Times of Israel said that Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen will visit Switzerland on Tuesday, accompanied by a number of relatives of prisoners being held in Gaza.

Sales event for displaced people's products in Manipur's Thoubal

A one-day sales event featuring goods created by internally displaced people residing in district relief camps was arranged by the Thoubal district administration.

RAJNATH SINGH TO ATTEND 10TH ASEAN DEFENCE MINISTERS' MEETING-PLUS IN JAKARTA

Starting on November 16, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will spend two days in Jakarta for the 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus

Coal ministry unveils plan to produce 1,404 MT per annum

The Union Ministry of Coal said it has plans to produce 1,404 million metric tonnes (MT) of coal by the year 2027 and 1,577 MT by the year 2030, at the current level of production of about 1,000 MT per annum.

Adani Electricity announces buyback of $120M senior secured notes

Adani Electricity Mumbai a subsidiary of Adani Energy Solutions, has revealed its intention to repurchase a portion of its outstanding senior secured notes valued at USD 120 million, which are due in 2030.

Next round of India, UK talks for FTA expected soon

India and the UK's chief Ind Inegotiators are poised to engage in the upcoming round of discussions for the envisioned free trade agreement, aiming to resolve discrepancies on matters like automobiles, medical devices, and the movement of professionals, as conveyed by an official. The official expressed the possibility of the UK team visiting for the 14th negotiation round, with the objective of expediting the conclusion of talks.

Goyal seeks deeper trade ties with US, Tesla to double auto parts import from India

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday met with the United States Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai and held bilateral discussions to further deepen the India-US trade and investment ties along with convergence on key WTO issues for a favourable outcome at the MC13.

INDIA'S OCTOBER WPI AT 0.52% STAYS NEGATIVE 7TH MONTH IN A ROW

The WPI inflation was at - 0.26 per cent in September, marking October as the 7th straight month of consecutive decline

CM DHAMI TAKES STOCK OF UTTARKASHI TUNNEL COLLAPSE, PM ASSURES ASSISTANCE

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated following an assessment of the circumstances behind the Uttarkashi tunnel tragedy that is still under development