New Delhi, Sep 17 — Union MoS for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that India needs to move from a resource advantage to a technology-driven competitiveness in mining and metals, with technology integrated across the entire value chain, from geological…
Mumbai, Sep 17 — Indian benchmark indices ended the session on a muted note on Thursday as investors assessed the outcome of the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting and its implications for global markets.The Sensex slipped 21.86 points, or 0.03 per cent, to close at 74,314.59, while the Nifty…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — The government on Thursday refuted the allegation in a section of the media that the MDR on UPI transactions has been introduced because of external pressure, while referring to a US Trade Representative (USTR) report of 2026.According to a statement issued by the Finance…
Mumbai, Sep 17 — Tata Sons' board on Thursday backed a fresh five-year term for Chairman N Chandrasekaran and cleared the company's long-pending listing plan, according to a report.NDTV Profit reported -- citing sources -- that Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata opposed the proposals but was outvoted…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Representatives of the All India Petroleum Dealers Association (AIPDA) met senior officials of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Thursday to discuss their demand for exemption from the merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions on fuel sales at petrol pumps.The…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Thursday that the foundation of the semiconductor industry has been laid in India, and now the industry needs to grow further.Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the ‘SEMICON India 2026’ here, the minister said,…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 and completed 25 years in public service, industry leaders on Thursday said he has taught the country to think big and transformed the business environment through landmark reforms such as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — With electronics exports already emerging as a major export category, India is targeting a $500 billion domestic electronics manufacturing ecosystem and $150 billion in electronics exports by 2030, an official factsheet said on Thursday.India’s electronics production rose from…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Highlighting the strategic advantage of India's demographic dividend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the vast pool of engineering talent and the extensive skilling initiatives specifically tailored for chip designing.Inaugurating the ‘SEMICON India 2026’ here,…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — The recent changes related to the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions need to balance the objective of maintaining secure digital payments with the increased capital expenditure required to support the system, CII President R Mukundan said on Thursday. Speaking to…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — India’s agricultural carbon market has moved from policy to the farm level, with over Rs 2.9 crore to be distributed among 2,550 small farmers in Punjab and Haryana through digital payments for adopting regenerative farming practices, according to a statement issued by the…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — India called for secure, affordable and reliable energy to support development, particularly for developing economies at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting in the United States, an official statement said on Thursday.Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Power and Housing…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — India’s semiconductor story has advanced rapidly in a short period. In 2021, the country had no commercial chip plant. By 2026, 12 units have been approved, and five are in production. Students across hundreds of colleges are now designing chips. Semicon 2.0 is the natural next…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Tata Motors will increase prices across its commercial vehicle range by up to 1 per cent from October 1, 2026, the company said in a stock exchange filing on Thursday. The price revision will vary depending on the model and variant and is aimed at offsetting the impact of rising…
Mumbai, Sep 17 — The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will examine concerns raised by stockbrokers over the new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for UPI transactions, Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Thursday.On the sidelines of the NaBFID Infrastructure Conclave 2026, the…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — US-based artificial intelligence giant OpenAI has announced plans to start publishing ongoing reports on unexpected or unauthorised behaviour by its artificial intelligence models, acknowledging that the industry has not yet solved main problems in aligning increasingly capable…
Mumbai, Sep 17 — In a major push to reinforce Maharashtra’s fiscal health and support its long-term growth roadmap, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the constitution of the Maharashtra Sustainable Public Finance Committee.Headed by renowned economist and former Union Finance…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — India's digital payments and fintech ecosystem has strengthened significantly over the past decade as initiatives under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership helped expand financial services and create opportunities for young entrepreneurs, industry leaders said on his 76th…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's economic growth and rising global confidence in the country were reflected in developments across sectors, including semiconductor, fintech and logistics.After inaugurating SEMICON India 2026 here, PM Modi said India recorded…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the government, chaired a meeting to review the outcomes and recommendations of the project “Development of LCA Framework for Solid Waste Management (SWM) Technologies in India”, an official statement said on…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Top ministers on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he turned 76 and highlighted his 25-year public service journey, crediting his government with driving reforms, welfare measures and development.Taking to the social media platform X, Union…