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NPAs of Indian banks likely to decline by March: Fitch
New Delhi: The gross non-performing assets (NPAs) ratio of Indian banks may decline by another 0.4 per cent to 2.4 per cent by March 2025 followed by a further 0.2 per cent…
- Business
India’s economic growth poised to rebound as demand picks up: RBI
Mumbai: India’s economic growth is poised to rebound as domestic demand regains strength reflecting a resilience in consumption, supported by brighter agricultural prospects,” according to the RBI’s monthly bulletin for January. “There…
- Business
World Bank projects India’s growth to be 6.7 pc in next two fiscal years
United Nations: The World Bank projects India’s economy to grow by 6.7 per cent in the next fiscal year starting in April, slightly higher than in the current fiscal year, and continuing…
- India
India pledges support to Maldives to help it navigate economic issues
New Delhi: The Maldives is a “very concrete” expression of India’s neighbourhood first policy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, pledging New Delhi’s support the Indian Ocean archipelago as its economy is…
- India
Manmohan Singh: Architect of 1991 reforms and new economic era
New Delhi: Manmohan Singh, who is credited with successfully anchoring the sinking ship of the Indian economy by ushering in bold economic reforms under Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao, died at…
- Business
Market Outlook: Inflation, IIP and global economic data key trigger for next week
New Delhi: The market outlook of next week is likely to be shaped by a mix of global cues, domestic economic indicators, and the flow of investments from foreign and domestic institutional…
- Middle East
Iraq conducts nationwide population census after 27-year hiatus
Baghdad: Iraq launched a general population and housing census nationwide on Wednesday for the first time after a 27-year hiatus. The Iraqi Minister of Planning Mohammed Tamim urged Iraqis to “cooperate with…
- India
Focus on economic diplomacy one of key changes in Indian foreign policy, says EAM
Mumbai: A focus on economic diplomacy has become one of the key changes in Indian foreign policy which is now fundamentally purposed to serve national development and security, External Affairs Minister S…
- Business
Market Outlook: Inflation, FII, economic data key triggers for next week
New Delhi: The market outlook for next week will be guided by key macroeconomic data and the last round of Q2 earnings. India is set to release Consumer Price Index (CPI) and…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil revenues rise 6 pc in 9 months
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s budget deficit in the third quarter of the year 2024 reached SR 30 billion, according to data released by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Finance on Monday, November 4.…
- India
Sitharaman meets Mexican min, discusses ways to deepen economic ties
New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, October 19 met her Mexican counterpart Rogelio Ramirez de la O and discussed areas of mutual interest and boosting economic ties between India and…
- India
Canadian Trade Minister assures businesses to support commercial ties with India
Washington: Amidst an unprecedented diplomatic row between India and Canada, the Canadian Trade Minister has assured the country’s business community that they are committed to supporting the well-established commercial ties between the…
- World
India assures continued support for Sri Lanka’s rebuilding of economy
Colombo: India on Friday assured continued support to Sri Lanka’s economic rebuilding and, in turn, got word from Colombo that its territory will not be allowed to be used in a manner…
- World
Pakistan, Maldives seeking our advice on economic revitalization: SL minister
Colombo: Highlighting achievements of the government led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on Wednesday said that “dedicated efforts” over the last two-and-a-half years have successfully stabilised the…
- Business
Responsible Gen AI adoption could add $675 billion in economic value for India
New Delhi: Embracing a people-centric approach while adopting generative AI (GenAI) could add an extra $675 billion for India in economic value by 2038, a report showed on Tuesday. In India, 31…
