Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Indian economy presents picture of strength, says RBI Guv Malhotra

Mumbai, Aug. 20 -- Indian economy presents a picture of strength, stability, and opportunity, said Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra at the MPC meet earlier this month, while stressing that the mo... Read More


India, Saudi Arabia agree to deepen maritime relations

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- India and Saudi Arabia have agreed to deepen bilateral maritime relations, an official statement said on Wednesday. Both countries have formed a Joint Working Group (JWG) on mar... Read More


India, Eurasian Economic Union bloc ink terms of reference to launch trade talks

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- India and the five-nation Eurasian Economic Union bloc on Wednesday inked terms of reference to start formal negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement, an official stateme... Read More


UIDAI, Starlink partner for customer verification

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Billionaire Elon Musk-led Starlink will use Aadhaar authentication for customer verification in the country before onboarding them, an official statement said on Wednesday. The ... Read More


Govt set to launch 13th round of commercial coal mines auction

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The government will launch the 13th round of commercial mines auction on Thursday. The development assumes significance as the government seeks to ramp up coal production and en... Read More


Govt says exports of major textile commodities rise 5.37% in July

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Despite global uncertainties, exports of major textile commodities increased 5.37 per cent to USD 3.10 billion in July 2025 compared to USD 2.94 billion in the year-ago period, t... Read More


'India's retail sector projected to nearly double to $1.93 trn by 2030'

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- India's retail sector is projected to nearly double to USD 1.93 trillion by 2030, growing at a 10 per cent CAGR, with the momentum anchored by a deep home market that acts as a b... Read More


Key infrastructure sector growth slows down to 2 per cent in July

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Eight infrastructure sectors' growth fell to a two-month low of 2 per cent in July 2025 due to a dip in the production of coal, crude oil, natural gas, and refinery products. Ac... Read More


NCLT defers Vedanta Ltd demerger hearing to September 17

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The NCLT on Wednesday deferred the hearing on Vedanta Ltd's proposed demerger to September 17, as market regulator Sebi is yet to complete the scrutiny of the proposal, while the... Read More


India can match oil-producing nations with cheap hydrogen, says Nitin Gadkari

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said India can transform from being an energy importer to a global exporter if it can cut the cost of hydrogen pro... Read More