November 29, 2024 9:53 PM

India, ADB sign $98 million loan to promote plant health management in India’s horticulture

The Centre and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a 98 million US dollar loan to improve horticulture crop farmers’ access to certified disease-free planting materials, which will boost their crops’ yield, quality, and resilience to climate impacts.The signatories to the loan agreeme...

November 29, 2024 6:48 PM

Real GDP estimated to grow by 5.4% in Q2 of FY 2024-25

Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has been estimated to grow by 5.4 percent in the July-September Quarter 2 of the current Financial Year. According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, real Gross Value Added (GVA) has grown by 5.6 percent during the same period. The agricultu...

November 29, 2024 6:16 PM

India’s core sector output grows 3.1% in October

India's core sectors' output growth increased by 3.1 per cent in October this year on annual basis, showed the data released by Ministry of Commerce on Friday. The growth of core sectors was 4.1 percent during April-October this fiscal. October marks the second consecutive month of rise in core sect...

November 29, 2024 7:47 PM

Sensex jumps 759 points, Nifty settles at 24,131

Domestic benchmark equity indices displayed a positive momentum on Friday. Both the indices ended with gains of over 0.9 percent, supported by rally in blue-chip stocks. The broader market at the Bombay Stock Exchange also logged gains.   The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 759 points to close at 79,8...

November 28, 2024 4:51 PM

Market Update: Sensex tanks 1,190 pts, Nifty50 drops 361 pts

Domestic benchmark equity indices today ended with losses of nearly one and a half percent, amid weakness in the IT and auto stocks and concerns about global economic trends. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 1,190 points, or 1.48 percent, to close at 79,044, while the NSE Nifty50 dropped 361 points, o...

November 28, 2024 11:03 AM

Centre taking steps to boost domestic supply of Di-ammonium Phosphate fertilizer

Centre is taking all necessary steps to ensure an expeditious supply of Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer and resolve the local availability issues.   In a statement, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said it is coordinating with state governments, railways, and fertilizer companies ...

November 28, 2024 10:51 AM

Union Minister Piyush Goyal calls upon French and Asia-Pacific partners to deepen collaboration

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called upon French and Asia-Pacific partners to deepen collaboration, particularly in three areas.   These are enhancing trade relations through bilateral agreements and multilateral platforms, strengthening technological cooperation to addres...

November 27, 2024 8:57 PM

Benchmark Indices End on a Positive Note, Led by Gains in Banking and Auto Stocks

Domestic benchmark equity indices today ended in positive territory, led by gains in banking and auto stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 230 points, or 0.29 percent, to close at 80,234, while the NSE Nifty50 rose 80 points, or 0.33 percent, to settle at 24,275. The broader market at the Bombay ...

November 27, 2024 7:55 PM

Gold and Silver Prices Rise in Indian Bullion Market; Gold Up 1.2%, Silver Up 0.9%

 In the Indian Bullion Market, 24 Karat Gold was trading 1.2 percent up at 76,390 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver 999 Fine was also trading 0.9 percent up at 89,010 rupees per kilogram, a short while ago. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the gold price was trading up today. The precious metal, fo...

November 27, 2024 6:52 PM

US Stocks Hit Record Highs, Driven by Tech Rally and Positive Economic Signals

US stocks reached record highs yesterday, led by rally in technology stocks. Meanwhile, the investors also digested the President-elect Donald Trump's tariff announcements on top trade partners and the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve that showed officials support moving gradually to lower in...