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Improvement in employment rates and record foreign exchange reserves have further strengthened India's economic position

India's economic outlook positive, growth set to continue: World Bank Report

India's economy is showing robust growth with a projected rate of 8.2% in FY23/FY24, according to the World Bank. The World Bank suggests India can boost growth by diversifying its export basket and integrating more into global value chains.

Sep 3, 2024

PM Modi embarks on 3-day visit to Brunei, Singapore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday embarked on a three-day official visit to Brunei Darussalam and Singapore.

Sep 3, 2024

Sensex closes above 82,500 points for first time ever

Indian equity indices closed at a record high on Monday following a positive sentiment in the market.

Sep 2, 2024

AI-Driven Developers Set to Boost Global GDP: GitHub CEO

AI is transforming software development, with India set to become the largest developer community globally by 2027. AI adoption could boost global GDP by over $1.5 trillion by 2030, according to GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke.

Sep 2, 2024

India's Semiconductor Leap: Rs 3,300 Crore Unit Approved By PM Modi's Cabinet

PM Modi's Cabinet approves ₹3,300 crore semiconductor unit in Gujarat, expected to produce 60 lakh chips daily for various applications.

Sep 2, 2024

Sensex opens at all-time high on positive global cues

Indian equity frontline indices opened at an all-time high on Monday following a rally in the US market.

Sep 2, 2024

Air India introduces new Airbus A350 aircraft on Delhi-London Heathrow route

Air India Elevates Delhi-London Route with New Airbus A350-900

Air India, owned by the Tata Group, has made a significant stride in Indian aviation by introducing the new Airbus A350-900 aircraft on the Delhi-London Heathrow route. This twice-daily service is the first deployment of the 'new Air India' experience on long-haul flights, representing a significant milestone in the airline's transformation program.

Sep 2, 2024

Indian Racing Festival's Night Race Circuit kicks off in Chennai

Chennai Ignites with Indian Racing Festival's Night Race

The streets of Chennai were recently transformed into a roaring spectacle as the second round of the Indian Racing Festival kicked off. The iconic stretch of Island Grounds was converted into a street night circuit, marking a new era for motorsport in India. The event saw more than 40 drivers vying for the top spot, setting a new benchmark for the sport in the country.

Sep 1, 2024

UPI Transactions Skyrocket, India Leads in Digital Payments

India's digital economy has witnessed a significant milestone with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) reporting a record-breaking surge in Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in August. The data revealed a 41% year-on-year growth, with UPI transactions reaching an all-time high of 14.96 billion.

Sep 1, 2024

Indigo launches daily direct flights to culturally vibrant Jaffna from India

IndiGo, a leading budget airline, has recently launched daily direct flights to Jaffna, a culturally rich city in the northern province of Sri Lanka. This new route marks the 34th international and 122nd overall destination in IndiGo's rapidly expanding 6E network. The airline's second destination in Sri Lanka after Colombo, this strategic move is expected to strengthen the cultural and trade ties between India and Sri Lanka, which have been marked by cooperation in the fields of commerce, infrastructure development, and air connectivity.

Sep 1, 2024

At least 2.2 crore women among 10 crore NSE investors

Women Investors Surge in India's Stock Market; There Are Over 2.2 Crore Now

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has reported that out of its 10 crore registered investors, at least 2.2 crore are women. This data, revealed by Tirthankar Patnaik, the chief economist at the NSE, indicates that approximately 22% of the total investors on the NSE are female.

Sep 1, 2024