Govt raises nearly Rs 20,000 crore through disinvestment, asset sales as West Asia conflict swells subsidy burden
The Centre has already mobilised close to Rs 20,000 crore through stake sales and asset monetisation in the first two months of the current financial…
India’s current account deficit to stand at 1.8% of GDP for FY27: Report
New Delhi: India is expected to see a current account deficit of 1.8 per cent of GDP in FY27 as against around 2 per cent…
Ride-hailing app Bolt expands to Italy in bid to shake up underserved market
Ride-hailing app Bolt launched operations in Milan on Wednesday in the first stage of a push to shake up the Italian urban transport market, which…
Exponent Energy secures Rs 200 crore funding from 360 ONE Asset, TDK Ventures
Exponent Energy, a startup that claims to provide 15-minute rapid charging for electric vehicles (EVs), has raised Rs 200 crore ($21.1 million) in a funding…
Apple gives developers new keys to its AI future
While the world usually tunes into Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote to know what’s new with the operating systems and underlying architecture that’ll define…
Importers fret over China’s new critical mineral framework
New Delhi: China’s new framework for mineral resources is stoking concerns among Indian importers as Beijing ties critical supplies to national security objectives, say industry…
Strong consumption keeps growth steady amid Iran war cost concerns
New Delhi: Strong domestic consumption has kept economic growth momentum steady in the June quarter, but the West Asia war has posed challenges, including elevated…
Earth observation can add USD 263 billion in annual economic value globally: Report
New Delhi: While Earth observation (EO) data can contribute up to USD 703 billion to the global economy annually, more than 37 per cent of…
India eyes more FDI, speed up divestment, asset monetisation as economy faces external risks
New Delhi: The government plans to push ahead with reforms, including further measures to boost foreign investment, speeding up divestment and asset monetisation, as it…
Finance Minister to review flagship schemes with state-owned banks, RRBs in West Bengal: Sources
New Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will soon review the implementation of various flagship schemes, including Jan Dhan, Mudra and PM Vishwakarma, with public sector…