India's wedding season biz expected to surge 41 pc to Rs 6 lakh crore: CAIT

India's wedding season biz expected to surge 41 pc to Rs 6 lakh crore: CAIT

The upcoming wedding season in India which will extend from November 12 till December 16 is likely to generate business worth nearly Rs 6 lakh crore from 48 lakh weddings which constitutes a 41 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of Rs 4.25 lakh crore recorded for 35 lakh weddings last year, according to a study carried out by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). 17 days ago
Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds Part of Article 31C

The Supreme Court has upheld the first part of Article 31C of the Constitution, as it was established in the Keshavanada Bharati case. The seven-judge Constitution Bench, after reviewing several past judgments, concluded that the first part of the unamended Article 31C was constitutional and continues to be in force. 17 days ago
New Delhi: Smoky Haze Engulfs The Yamuna River

Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates Post-Diwali; AQI Breaches 400

The festive season of Diwali has left a severe impact on Delhi's air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reading surpassing 400 in multiple parts of the national capital. This alarming figure places the city's air quality in the 'severe' category, a significant deterioration from the previous 'very poor' status. 18 days ago
India's goods exports to top countries record double-digit surge

India's diversified export basket driving overall growth

India's export basket has diversified over the last five years into high-value electronics, engineering goods and petroleum products, with the total value of the country's exports surging by close to 40 per cent -- from $314 billion in 2019-20 to $437 billion in the financial year ended on March 31, 2024. 18 days ago
Sensex snaps five-day losing streak, Nifty closes above 24,300

Sensex Plummets 1300 Points, Nifty Hits Four-Month Low

The Indian stock market saw a significant downturn on November 4, with heavy selling in various sectors. This decline was reflected across almost all sectoral indices, with only a few companies trading in green. 18 days ago
Kamala Harris, you're fired: Trump

Kamala Harris, you're fired: Trump

As the final phase of the US elections gets underway, Republican candidate Donald Trump intensified his campaign efforts with three major rallies -- two in North Carolina and one in Virginia -- urging voters to turn out on November 5, the election day. 19 days ago