New Delhi, Aug 3 — The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has adopted digital survey platforms such as Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) and an AI-enabled chatbot for the modernisation of National Sample Surveys, Parliament was informed on Monday.Further, it has…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — The increase in wholesale price inflation in June was largely driven by price pressures in goods that are sensitive to global commodity and energy prices, the Parliament was informed on Monday.However, the government has been actively undertaking a series of measures to control…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — The increase in monetary thresholds for filing departmental tax dispute appeals before appellate forums has led to an estimated reduction of about Rs 16,690 crore in disputed tax demand, the government informed Parliament on Monday.In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Union…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — Indian Railways registered a robust 9 per cent growth in freight loading during July at 141.3 million tonnes, compared with 129.7 million tonnes during the corresponding month of the previous year, leading to improved revenue generation and enhanced movement of key commodities…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday unveiled a significantly upgraded version of its MyCall application, introducing a range of new features aimed at capturing real-time consumer feedback on mobile service quality and overall calling experience.The revamped…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — India loses an estimated 4.3 per cent of GDP each year to corrosion — around Rs 14.1 trillion — and adopting stronger corrosion‑management practices could improve GDP by around 1.5 per cent, or Rs 5 trillion, a report said on Monday.The report from Nomura Research Institute (NRI)…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Monday cautioned against the growing reliance on 'free services' in public policy, arguing that below-cost pricing of utilities and infrastructure ultimately weakens economic balance sheets and undermines long-term…
Mumbai, Aug 3 — Indian benchmark equity indices extended their gains for a fourth consecutive session, supported by improved investor sentiment after a sharp decline in crude oil prices amid reports of potential talks between the United States and Iran.The Sensex surged 544.39 points, or 0.7 per…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — Sberbank was ranked 64th on the Fortune Global 500, the list of the world’s 500 largest companies published on Fortune’s website. Over the past two years, the bank has climbed 152 positions. According to Fortune, the bank's annual revenue soared by 36.8 per cent to $135.1…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — US-based tech giant Google on Monday announced the 2026 cohort of its Play Accelerator India programme, selecting 20 AI-powered startups across sectors such as education, healthcare, gaming, agriculture, finance, e-commerce, productivity, lifestyle and entertainment.The…
Stanlow (UK), Aug 3 — Essar Group (Essar) this week celebrates 15 years of ownership and stewardship of the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, one of Europe's most advanced refining assets.Essar is a global conglomerate with over five decades of entrepreneurial experience in conceptualising, investing,…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — India’s equity markets have shown sustained resilience amid global macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility and commodity price swings, with the country’s long‑term structural growth story remaining intact, a report said on Monday.The report from PL Asset Management said…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday invited businesses from India and Uzbekistan to co-invest, co-manufacture and co-innovate, while calling for concerted efforts to double bilateral trade between the two countries over the next three years.Addressing the…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — In a bid to strengthen emergency healthcare delivery in hard-to-reach areas, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Monday proposed a regulatory framework for two-wheeled road ambulances. The draft notification seeks to formally recognise and regulate such…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — In a move aimed at enhancing road safety and advancing connected mobility in India, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Monday proposed the phased implementation of Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication systems in motor vehicles. The draft notification seeks…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — India’s proposed data centre pipeline of nearly 9,030 MW could generate nearly 4.33 lakh ecosystem jobs and translate into an estimated 195 million square foot of residential space demand by 2030, a report said on Monday.The report from Square Yards said India currently produces…
Mumbai, Aug 3 — Backed by strong mutual fund inflows and sustained retail participation, DIIs have not only absorbed heavy foreign selling over the past two years but have also surpassed foreign institutional investors (FIIs) in ownership of Nifty 500 companies, a report said on Monday.Domestic…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — India’s captive and commercial coal mining sector recorded a 9.61 per cent growth to 14.78 million tonnes (MT) during July this year, compared to the same month of the previous year, to stay on the steady growth path, according to a statement issued by the Coal Ministry on…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — Apex industry body ASSOCHAM has signed strategic agreements with Business France and the India & Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (IACCIA) to boost trade, investment and business collaboration between India, France and Arab nations, it was…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha on Monday while the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 was tabled by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation,…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that Uttar Pradesh is steadily transforming from a local economic powerhouse into a global growth engine, driven by the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Highlighting the…