India's manufacturing growth eases in August, stays above long-run average

India's Manufacturing Sector Maintains Resilience Amid Slowdown

India's manufacturing sector growth has slowed, but remains above the long-run average, according to HSBC India's PMI data. The sector's resilience and strategic planning are crucial to India's $10-trillion ambition, with focus areas including semiconductors, electronics, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and defence. Sep 2, 2024
Cabinet approves 730 private FM radio channels in 234 new cities and towns

Government Greenlights 730 New FM Channels in Strategic Expansion

In a significant move to expand the reach of FM radio broadcasting across India, the government has given the green light for the roll-out of 730 private FM radio channels in 234 new cities and towns. This decision, announced on August 28, 2024, is part of the third batch of auctions under the 'Private FM Radio Phase III Policy'. Aug 28, 2024
Chhatrapati statue crash: MVA to stage protest in Mumbai on Sept 1

Chhatrapati statue crash: MVA to stage protest in Mumbai on Sept 1

With political temperature coming to a boil amid pouring rain in Sindhudurg, the top leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Wednesday announced a fresh protest in Mumbai on Sunday to target the MahaYuti government over the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue at Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg. Aug 28, 2024
IMF Boosts Egypt's Economy with $820 Million Aid

IMF Boosts Egypt's Economy with $820 Million Aid Amid Regional Tensions

The IMF has approved a disbursement of $820 million to strengthen Egypt's economy. This aid is part of an $8 billion loan program agreed upon in March to help Egypt deal with regional tensions. Despite Egypt's economic progress, the IMF warns of the challenging regional environment it continues to face. Aug 27, 2024
India mobile phone exports reach $6.5 billion in April-July, iPhones lead

India's Mobile Phone Exports Soar; Apple Leads The Way with iPhones

India's mobile phone exports have reached a new high, with a significant contribution from Apple's iPhone exports. According to industry data, exports of mobile phones from India reached $6.5 billion in the April-July period of the fiscal year 2025 (FY25), marking a nearly 40% surge from the same period in the previous fiscal year (FY23). Aug 23, 2024