New Delhi, Oct 31 — The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to celebrate its 74th Foundation Day here on Sunday, which will see key initiative being launched by Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.Dr. Mandaviya will launch key EPFO initiatives, including…
New Delhi, Oct 31 — PC Jeweller Ltd on Saturday said that the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued administrative warning letters to its promoter and managing director Balram Garg and company secretary and compliance officer Vijay Panwar for failing to maintain a structured…
New Delhi, Oct 31 — Expanding the Indian Institute of Public Administration’s (IIPA) geographical reach would help make its learning resources, academic activities and professional networks accessible to a wider community, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr.…
Kolkata/New Delhi, Oct 31 — The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, said on Saturday that the capital markets regulator continuously works towards making India's capital markets more accessible, efficient and resilient, focusing on facilitating capital…
New Delhi, Oct 31 — The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which raised policy rates for the first time by 25bps in nearly four years with a change in stance to calibrated tightening from neutral, is expected to act in a pre-emptive manner and "we expect a cumulative 50-75bps hike in this tightening…
New Delhi, Oct 31 — As Bangladesh and Pakistan deepen engagement after years of limited contact, questions are emerging over what tangible benefits Dhaka stands to gain from the renewed relationship particularly amid a persistent trade imbalance and unresolved historical issues, a report has…
New Delhi, Oct 31 — China-linked cyber operations, particularly by state-aligned hacking groups, are becoming harder to contain as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation allow attackers to conduct credential attacks and access attempts at unprecedented speed and scale, a new report has…
New Delhi, Oct 31 — The government on Saturday withdrew the special additional excise duty on petrol exports while increasing export levies on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF).According to notifications issued by the Finance Ministry, petrol exports will no longer attract any export duty,…
Mumbai, Oct 31 — China's mega banks helped Zambia finance an ambitious infrastructure drive but were creating a debt buildup that ultimately pushed the country into financial distress, a new report has said.The report from Asia Times -- citing an International Consortium of Investigative…
New Delhi, Oct 31 — In a bid to augment the availability of cotton for the domestic textile sector, the government on Saturday extended the existing customs duty exemption on cotton imports till December 31, 2026.Through the amendment, the existing exemption, which was available until October 31,…
New Delhi, Oct 31 — The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of equity share capital of IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Ltd by Adani Energy Solutions Ltd."The proposed combination envisages the acquisition of 100 per cent of the equity share capital of the target…
New Delhi, Oct 31 — Pakistan's renewed mineral diplomacy with Washington reflects a familiar contradiction -- the promise of economic transformation amid a persistent record of overpromising and under-delivery, as Pakistan's vast mineral resources emerge as a new pillar of its relationship with the…
New Delhi, Oct 31 — Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) has reported a sharp decline in profit, with consolidated net profit falling 93.83 per cent to Rs 23.75 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, from Rs 384.95 crore in the year-ago period.However, revenue from operations rose to Rs 5,615.38…
New Delhi, Oct 31 — The Centre has approved Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport, Guwahati, as the export point for agarwood chips and agarwood oil, a move that will be a big relief for the state's farmers and exporters, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on…
Mumbai, Oct 31 — Bangladesh should prepare for a new bout of inflation in the coming winter as higher global oil prices and rising agricultural production costs could push up food prices, a new report has said.The report from Bangladesh-based The Daily Star cited economists urging stronger social…
Mumbai, Oct 31 — The Indian equity benchmarks posted firm recovery of nearly 2 per cent this week amid renewed buying from foreign institutional investors (FIIs), easing bond yields and favourable domestic earnings results.Nifty added 2 per cent during the week and gained 0.51 per cent on the last…
New Delhi, Oct 31 — The approval of Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY) reflects the government’s abiding faith in Panchayats as the foundation of democracy and recognises that the vision of Viksit Bharat can be realised only through Viksit Panchayats, Union Minister of Panchayati…
New Delhi, Oct 31 — Axis Trustee Services Limited, the trustee for the Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds issued by Yes Bank, called upon the private sector lender to reinstate the bonds and take necessary corporate actions within three days, failing which the former would initiate contempt proceedings…
Mumbai, Oct 31 — Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) turned net buyers of Indian equities for the week, ending a 10-week selling spree, and net bought Rs 6,305 crore worth of shares.FIIs were net buyers in three of the last five trading sessions, helping Indian benchmark indices in a sharp…
New Delhi, Oct 31 — India has significantly expanded the reach of social protection in recent years and social protection coverage increased from 19 per cent in 2015 to 68.4 per cent in 2026, bringing more than one billion people within the social protection framework, an official factsheet said on…
New Delhi, Oct 31 — With Diwali approaching, some Delhi traders have expressed concern over the proposed rally at Ramlila Maidan, with the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) on Saturday launching a massive poster campaign urging that business activities in major markets should not be disrupted…