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New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): India's Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) is expanding into states and strengthening its public-private partnership model to boost women-led development, as it builds on its original mandate of bridging information gaps and moves into emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, Anna Roy, Principal Economic Advisor to NITI Aayog and Mission Director of WEP told ANI on Wednesday. "When it was established and launched on the International Women's Day ( ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Opposition MPs Wednesday strongly pitched for sending the nuclear energy bill moved by the government to a parliamentary panel for wider consultations while members from the ruling coalition "wholeheartedly" supported the legislation saying it will prove helpful in making the country energy sufficient. Participating in the debate in Lok Sabha on the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, which seeks to open the tigh ...Read More >
Gurgaon/Mumbai : Paisabazaar, India's largest consumer credit marketplace and free credit score platform, and YES BANK, India's sixth largest private sector bank, have announced the launch of the upgraded YES BANK Paisabazaar PaisaSave Credit Card. This co-created credit card now offers one of the highest dining and travel cashback benefits in its category. With a powerful 6% cashback on dining and travel spends, the revamped PaisaSave Credit Card delivers strong value with no joining fee, maki ...Read More >
Hyderabad/New Delhi: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy emphasised the pivotal role of India's youth in national development, outlining a series of initiatives launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to empower young people and strengthen the country's sports ecosystem. Addressing the media on Tuesday, in the national capital, the Minister noted that India has the world's largest youth population, and the Central Government has introduced multiple schemes to involve them in sha ...Read More >
Adani Green Energy shares rose after SEBI dropped insider trading charges against Pranav Adani, Kunal Shah, and Nrupal Shah. The regulator found that trades occurred after acquisition information was publicly available, rendering UPSI allegations unsustainable. No penalties were imposed. Shares of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) jumped 1.5% to their day's high of Rs 1,055.50 on Monday, December 15, following the closure of insider trading proceedings by the Securities and Exchange Board of India ...Read More >
AMMAN -- Jordan and India issued a joint statement on Tuesday at the conclusion of India Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jordan. Following is the full text of the statement: "Joint Statement on the Visit of Hon'ble Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Shri Narendra Modi to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan December 15-16, 2025 1. At the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Hon'ble Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Shri ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 16 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday warned of stringent action, including under the National Security Act (NSA), against those involved in selling adulterated fertilisers and black marketing. Chairing a high-level meeting in the presence of the agriculture and cooperative minister, the chief minister issued strict instructions to ensure adequate availability and smooth distribution of fertilisers across the state. He said accountability would be fixed ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, 16 December 2025: Adani Power Limited, India's largest private sector power generator, today said that NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited, a subsidiary of NSE Indices Limited and part of the National Stock Exchange of India group, appraised it based on publicly available information and awarded a score of '65', placing the company in "Aspiring" category. Adani Power has been ranked higher than all other major thermal, mixed fuel, and integrated energy companies in a sim ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) HDFC Bank has got the Reserve Bank's nod to hike its stakes in another private sector lender, IndusInd Bank, up to 9.5 per cent. "We would like to inform you that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide its letter dated December 15, 2025, has accorded its approval to HDFC Bank (applicant) to acquire 'aggregate holding' of up to 9.50 per cent of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in IndusInd Bank," IndusInd Bank said in a regulatory filing. The RBI approval has been ...Read More >
New Delhi : The Gates Foundation today announced the appointment of Archna Vyas as its Country Director for India. In this role, Archna will lead the foundation's work in close collaboration with the central and state governments, philanthropists, civil society, academia, and the private sector to advance the foundation's priorities in India, aligned with the Government of India's vision of Viksit Bharat. The foundation has worked in India since 2003, in collaboration with the Indian government ...Read More >
(RTTNews) - India's private sector activity continued to expand sharply in December, though at the weakest pace in ten months amid softer growth seen across both the manufacturing and service sectors, flash survey results from S&P Global showed on Tuesday. The HSBC flash composite output index dropped to 58.9 in December from 59.7 in November. However, a score above 50 indicates expansion in the sector. Factory activity logged the slowest improvement in two years as the Manufacturing PMI decli ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's private sector closed 2025 on a positive and resilient note, with business activity continuing to grow at a strong pace, according to the HSBC Flash India PMI for December on Tuesday. The data underlined a year of steady expansion for the economy, supported by healthy domestic demand and a pickup in export orders. The HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index stood at 58.9 in December, comfortably above the 50-mark that separates growth from contraction ...Read More >
Investing.com -- India's private sector continued to show strong growth in December, but the pace of expansion eased to a 10-month low, according to the latest HSBC Flash India PMI data released Tuesday. The HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index registered 58.9 in December, down from 59.7 in November, indicating a slower but still robust expansion in business activity. Any reading above 50 signals growth. Both manufacturing and service sectors experienced slower growth rates. The Flash Servi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The pace of business growth in India slowed slightly in December, but overall activity in the private sector remained strong, according to the latest HSBC PMI data released on Tuesday. The HSBC PMI Composite Index, which combines the output of India's manufacturing and service sectors, fell to 58.9 in December from 59.7 in November. Even though the index declined, it stayed well above the 50.0 mark, which shows that business activity is still growing. Also ...Read More >
BENGALURU, Dec 16 (Reuters) - India's private sector activity ended the year on a sombre note, expanding at its weakest pace in ten months in December as a slowdown in new orders took the steam out of both the manufacturing and services sectors, a survey showed on Tuesday. While the economy remains in expansionary territory, the deceleration coupled with a near-stagnant job market indicates domestic demand is cooling, dragging overall momentum down from the highs seen earlier in 2025. HSBC's f ...Read More >
Synopsis: India's largest private bank is in focus today after RBI approved its group entities to together hold a maximum 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank. This move is due to a regulatory requirement; let us see what more about this approval and what it stands for. This company, which is an Indian banking and financial services company headquartered in Mumbai. And India's largest private sector bank by assets and one of the world's largest bank by market capitalisation is in focus after RBI approve ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The pace of business growth in India slowed slightly in December, but overall activity in the private sector remained strong, according to the latest HSBC PMI data released on Tuesday. The HSBC PMI Composite Index, which combines the output of India's manufacturing and service sectors, fell to 58.9 in December from 59.7 in November. Even though the index declined, it stayed well above the 50.0 mark, which shows that business activity is still growing. The ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Antique Stock Broking on Tuesday initiated coverage on Adani Power Limited (APL) with a 'Buy' rating, setting a target price of Rs 187 per share. With the stock currently trading around Rs 144, the brokerage sees an upside potential of about 30 per cent, driven by strong earnings visibility, large capacity expansion plans and improving balance sheet strength. In its report, Antique said Adani Power is entering a multi-year earnings upcycle, supported by a sha ...Read More >
BENGALURU, Dec 16 (Reuters) - India's private sector activity ended the year on a sombre note, expanding at its weakest pace in ten months in December as a slowdown in new orders took the steam out of both the manufacturing and services sectors, a survey showed on Tuesday. While the economy remains in expansionary territory, the deceleration coupled with a near-stagnant job market indicates domestic demand is cooling, dragging overall momentum down from the highs seen earlier in 2025. HSBC's ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Dec 15: Minister of Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh today introduced the landmark Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025 , that is "SHANTI" Bill 2025, in Parliament on Monday. The Bill aims to repeal both the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 and open India's highly restricted nuclear power sector to private participation. Last week, the Union Cabinet gave nod to the landmark atomic ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh introduced the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, in Parliament on Monday, marking a major step to open the nuclear industry to private players with the aim to help the country achieve 100 gigawatt (GW) of nuclear power capacity by 2047. The proposed legislation seeks to repeal the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the Civil Liability f ...Read More >
Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Friday disbursed Rs 10.79 crore in funding to 333 selected startups, reinforcing the state's commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. The disbursements were made during the 'Innovation Day-Startup Conclave' at Rajasthan International Centre, part of a slew of events to mark two years of the state govt.Calling innovation the "true engine of economic and social progress", Sharma said Rajasthan is writing a new chapter in technology through I ...Read More >
India's economic future depends on strong investment. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) proposes the Union Budget 2026-27 boost public spending and private sector investment. CII suggests tax credits and easier compliance for businesses. They also recommend attracting foreign capital through an NRI Investment Promotion Fund. Simpler borrowing rules and a single-window system for foreign investments are also key. India's next phase of economic growth will depend on steady and strong inv ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 1 (ANI): India is accelerating its efforts to build domestic geospatial and space-data infrastructure as policymakers and industry leaders warned that rising demand for satellite information, digital public services and security applications is raising pressure to reduce foreign dependence, industry participants said on Monday at GeoSmart India 2025. On the first day of the four-day-long premier geospatial (GIS) conference hosted by Geospatial World, the discussions ...Read More >
Kohima, Nov 19: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has once again urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to review and revoke the re-imposition of the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime in Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, warning that it could adversely impact tourism and the state's economy. The PAP, imposed under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958, regulates and restricts the entry of foreign nationals into designated areas. An official from the Chief Minister's Office said that in his ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Government has an objective to ensure the country's food security, provide nutritious food to the people, and ensure that farming remains a profitable business for farmers, Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday. Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the Asian Seed Congress 2025, the Union Minister said that the Government has focused on setting a target to increase productivity per hectare, providing goo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] November 14 (ANI): The Centre has begun a nationwide exploration campaign to identify critical mineral deposits to ramp up domestic supplies and stem dependency on imports, Union Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy told ANI today in an interview. He also mentioned that the government has brought all major exploration bodies together to begin work across the country. "All the organisations related to exploration have come together and we have started exploration across the entire cou ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) India is expected to remain the fastest-growing economy among the G20 nations with a growth rate of 6.5 per cent through 2027, despite the Donald Trump administration's tariff hikes, according to Moody's latest 'Global Macro Outlook report for 2026-27'. The report states that the pace of India's growth will be supported by robust infrastructure investment, strong domestic consumer demand, and export diversification. "Indian exporters, facing 50 per cent US ta ...Read More >
India's Vantara Sets a Global Benchmark: CITES endorses Transparency, Ethics and Scientific Rigor in Private Conservation In a rare commendation from international regulators, India's Vantara initiative has earned high praise from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), marking a milestone in private-sector conservation. Following detailed inspections and document reviews, CITES concluded that Vantara's Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre and the Radh ...Read More >
Guwahati, Nov 7 (PTI) Stating that Tata Group's upcoming semiconductor plant will put Assam in the driver seat of the engine for developed India, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the state tops the list in the country for maximum utilisation of special central fund to create capital assets. Sitharaman reached Guwahati in the morning on a two-day tour, during which she is scheduled to unveil a range of projects across different places of the state. "The centre gives fund ...Read More >
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