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HANSALPUR, India (Reuters) -- Japan's Suzuki Motor will invest 700 billion rupees ($8 billion) in India over the next five to six years, its chairman said on Tuesday, as production began on the automaker's first electric vehicle. Suzuki is aiming to defend its lead in the world's third-largest car market, which is also its biggest market by sales and revenue through its majority stake in Maruti Suzuki India will be the global production hub for Suzuki Motor's electric cars, with plans to expor ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the Centre prepares to revamp GST rates, the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to implement a uniform 5 per cent GST rate with input tax credit to make tourism affordable. The FHRAI argued that India's GST rates are higher than Asian peers like Thailand and Singapore, where rates are as low as 6 to 10 per cent. India's higher GST structure reduces affordability and weakens its appeal ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 14 (PTI) Rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day on a negative note, lower by 10 paise at 87.57 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as it came under pressure due to continued dollar demand from importers. Forex traders said the rupee pared initial gains on positive crude oil prices, dollar demand from importers and foreign fund outflows. Moreover, there is an overall negative bias amid uncertainties over the trade tariff issue between India and the US. At th ...Read More >
Kolkata, Aug 14 (PTI) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said India would not have got Independence if Bengal was not there, as personalities like Rabindranath Tagore and Subhas Chandra Bose, who contributed significantly to shaping the nation's destiny, were born here. Speaking at a function marking the 12th anniversary of the 'Kanyashree' scheme, Banerjee said Bengal is the beacon of hope which stands for unity amid diversity. "If Bengal was not there, India would not have got Indepe ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - India's foreign exchange reserves are expected to have risen in the week through August 8, according to economists calculations based on the Reserve Bank of India's weekly reserve money release. A $5 billion dollar/rupee swap by the RBI matured that week, with bankers saying the central bank delivered the swap, a move that is a drain on reserves. Further, the RBI intervened in both the onshore spot and non-deliverable forward markets that week to prevent the rupee fr ...Read More >
MUMBAI (Reuters) -India's foreign exchange reserves are expected to have risen in the week through August 8, according to economists calculations based on the Reserve Bank of India's weekly reserve money release. A $5 billion dollar/rupee swap by the RBI matured that week, with bankers saying the central bank delivered the swap, a move that is a drain on reserves. Further, the RBI intervened in both the onshore spot and non-deliverable forward markets that week to prevent the rupee from slippi ...Read More >
Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Raj Kundra, and an unnamed person are facing legal trouble as the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has booked them in connection with an alleged Rs 60.48 crore fraud. The case involves their defunct company, Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd. This action follows a complaint filed by businessman Deepak Kothari regarding a loan-cum-investment deal that reportedly turned sour. Actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra, her husband and businessman Raj Kundra, along with an unidentified individual, have been ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Wednesday asked Revenue department employees to call off their indefinite strike and return to work immediately, warning of strict action if the agitation continues. He said mass leave applications will not be entertained and salaries will be withheld under the "no work, no pay" policy if employees fail to rejoin duty. Collectors have been instructed to cancel any leave already granted. The strike, which began on Monday, ha ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the re ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The rupee traded in a narrow range and edged higher by 8 paise to 87.39 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, amid a positive trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said the rupee is trading in a tight range and the overall bias is expected to be negative amid uncertainty over the trade tariffs issue between India and the US. Moreover, investors are in a wait-and-watch mode ahead of the US-Russia talks on August 15. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee ope ...Read More >
The viral video from the Bandipur Tiger Reserve shows the elephant charging at the man and running after him before stomping on him. A dramatic incident unfolded in Karnataka's Bandipur Tiger Reserve when a wild elephant stomped on a tourist who was trying to take a photograph of the animal. The video is circulating on the internet, sparking a backlash against the man and a conversation about interfering with wildlife. Shared by Daniel Osorio, the viral video shows the elephant charging at the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk an ...Read More >
Mumbai: Recent declines in India's forex stockpile signal significant home-and-away central bank interventions in the past fortnight, estimated by some to be worth about $5-$6 billion in the offshore rupee market, to curb excessive depreciation of the local currency, bank treasury officials told ET. Market participants point to at least two instances of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) likely presence in the offshore non-deliverable forwards (NDF) market, particularly around 9 am, just before ...Read More >
New Delhi -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with resolute calm, declared this week that India will not yield on its agricultural sector, even as the U.S. escalates tariff pressures to a staggering 50 percent. Speaking in New Delhi, Modi, without naming the U.S., delivered a message both graceful and unwavering: he is prepared to bear the personal and political costs of defending farmers, fishermen, and dairy workers. On August 6, President Trump announced an extra 25 percent tariff on Indian imp ...Read More >
MUMBAI: After the transfer of Mahadevi, an elephant belonging to a Jain shrine in Kolhapur, to Vantara, an animal rescue and rehabilitation initiative by the Reliance Foundation in Jamnagar, those who were unwilling to let go staged a march on Sunday. Thousands of locals and leaders from the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Kolhapur marched for 45 km from the shrine to the collector's office, demanding that Mahadevi be brought back, following which CM Devendra Fadnavis said he would hold a meeting on ...Read More >
MUMBAI (Reuters) -The rupee is likely to stay under pressure this week as concerns over steep U.S. tariffs on Indian exports linger, while the Reserve Bank of India's upcoming policy decision also looms large over the currency and government bonds. The rupee closed at 87.54 against the U.S. dollar on Friday, down 1.2% for the week, pressured by persistent foreign portfolio outflows and a 25% levy on Indian exports. While the local unit is hovering near its weakest level since February, fresh tar ...Read More >
Mirroring the equity market sentiment, Gold October futures on MCX traded weak on Friday, hovering around Rs 98,460 per 10 grams, down Rs 309 or 0.31%, amid profit booking. Meanwhile, Silver September futures also edged lower by Rs 174 or 0.16% to Rs 1,09,798 per kilogram. On Thursday, both gold and silver closed weaker in domestic and international markets. Gold October futures settled at Rs 98,769 per 10 grams, down 0.22%, while Silver September futures ended at Rs 1,09,972 per kg, slipping ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) Gold is likely to trade with a positive bias in the coming week, supported by rising expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, fresh volatility due to the US administration's aggressive trade stance, and continued safe-haven demand amid a softening dollar, analysts said. Investors will monitor PMI data from the EU and the UK this week, along with speeches by US Fed officials. The US jobless claims data will also be tracked for cues on the Fed's interest r ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 3 (ANI): India's foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 2.703 billion to USD 698.192 billion for the week ending July 25, after falling for three consecutive weeks, according to the official data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). In the previous reporting week, the country's foreign exchange reserves fell by USD 1.18 billion to USD 695.49 billion. In the week ending July 25, foreign currency assets, the major constituent of the forex reserves, ros ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's foreign exchange reserves fell by USD 3.06 billion to USD 696.67 billion for the week ending July 11, marking the second consecutive week of decline, according to official data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). In the previous reporting week ending July 4, the country's forex reserves had slipped by USD 3.049 billion to USD 699.736 billion. In the week ending July 11, foreign currency assets -- the major component of forex reserves -- fell by USD 2.477 billion to USD ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 20 (ANI): India foreign exchange reserves fell by USD 3.06 billion to USD 696.67 billion for the week ending July 11, marking the second straight week of decline, according to the official data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). In the previous reporting week of July 4, the country forex reserves witnessed a slip of USD 3.049 billion to USD 699.736 billion. In the week ending July 11, foreign currency assets, which are the major constituent of the f ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The central drugs laboratories have found 55 samples manufactured by various firms in June to be "not of standard quality", health ministry officials said on Friday. Further, state drugs testing laboratories have identified 130 drugs samples as 'not of standard quality', they said. Also Read | Chhattisgarh: 6 Bodies of Naxals Recovered in Ongoing Encounter With Security Forces in Narayanpur. According to routine regulatory surveillance activity, the list of 'not of sta ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 18 (PTI) The rupee stayed weak for the third straight session and settled 4 paise lower at 86.16 against the US dollar on Friday, amid rising global crude oil prices and a steep decline in domestic equity markets. However, a weak greenback against major currencies prevented a sharp depreciation in the local unit, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened higher against the US dollar at 85.99 and moved in the range of 85.97-86.23 before closing at 86.16 ...Read More >
The rupee appreciated 6 paise to 86.06 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday (July 18, 2025) on the back of a weaker greenback and a marginal drop in global crude oil prices. However, steady foreign fund outflows capped sharp gains for the local unit, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 85.99 before dropping to 86.06 against the US dollar, up 6 paise from its previous close. The rupee declined 20 paise to settle at 86.12 against the US dollar o ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wan ...Read More >
MUMBAI, July 15(Reuters) - The Indian rupee edged up on Tuesday, tracking gains in most Asian peers, as the dollar index dipped ahead of a key U.S. inflation reading, which is expected to provide cues on the Federal Reserve's monetary direction. The rupee closed at 85.81 against the U.S. dollar, up 0.2% on the day. While the local currency fleetingly fell below the 86 handle in the previous session, its quick recovery also prompted short wagers on the currency to be liquidated, adding to its u ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 18 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 6 paise to 86.06 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday on the back of a weaker greenback and a marginal drop in global crude oil prices. However, steady foreign fund outflows capped sharp gains for the local unit, forex traders said. Also Read | Is 'Cat Riding Crocodile' Video Real or Fake? Fact Check Reveals AI-Generated Clip Going Viral With Netizens Believing It To Be True. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 85.99 befo ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 17 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah listened to the concerns, grievances, and sector-specific demands of people and delegations on Thursday as part of his public outreach initiative. He commended the contributions of each delegation in their respective fields and assured appropriate follow-up on the issues raised. "Several deputations and individuals met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the public outreach office 'Raabita' in Jammu today, bringing forward various d ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 17 (PTI) The rupee declined 20 paise to settle at 86.12 against the US dollar on Thursday amid a stronger greenback, outflow of foreign funds and volatile global crude oil prices. Selling trend in the domestic equity markets and uncertainties over the outcome of the ongoing India-US trade talks further pressured the rupee, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 85.93 against the US dollar and traded in the range of 85.80-86.13 during the ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 17 (PTI) The rupee declined 15 paise to settle at 86.07 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday amid a stronger greenback, outflow of foreign funds and volatile global crude oil prices. Selling trend in the domestic equity markets and uncertainties over the outcome of the ongoing India-US trade talks further pressured the rupee, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 85.93 against the US dollar and traded in the range of 85.80-86. ...Read More >
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