Eight core industries record 0.5% growth in April 2025
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) expanded by 0.5 per cent in April this year compared to the same period a year ago, according to a government release…
Govt acknowledges integrated role of stakeholders in implementing PM E-Drive scheme
Union Minister for Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy has chaired an inter-ministerial coordination meeting to review and accelerate the implementation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure under the PM E-Drive scheme…
IndiGo Q4 Net profit rises 62% to Rs 3,068 crore on healthy demand for air travel
The company’s board recommended a dividend of Rs 10 per equity share BIZ DESK IndiGo Q4 Results: InterGlobe Aviation, which operates budget airline Indigo, reported a 62% year-on-year growth in…
India now 3rd largest vehicle manufacturer: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today said that India is the third-largest vehicle manufacturer in the world now. Mr Gadkari made these remarks while addressing the…
India’s MSMEs Need Urgent Policy Intervention: NITI Aayog
R. Suryamurthy A new NITI Aayog report released today pinpoints the urgent need for sweeping reforms to unlock the stifled potential of India’s MSMEs. “Enhancing Competitiveness of MSMEs in India,”…
TRAI releases Pre-Consultation Paper on “Review of Tariff for Domestic Leased Circuits (DLCs)”
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released a Pre-Consultation Paper on “Review of Tariff for Domestic Leased Circuits (DLCs)” seeking inputs from stakeholders. To facilitate this review,…
Industrial Growth Falters: FY25 Expansion Slows to Four-Year Low
R. Suryamurthy While official figures released today indicate a marginal uptick in India’s industrial production to 3.0 percent in March 2025, a closer examination of the data reveals a more…
Pahalgam Terror Attack Derails Kashmir’s Tourism Comeback
R. Suryamurthy A devastating terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22nd, 2025, resulting in at least 28 deaths and numerous serious injuries, has triggered a severe crisis…
March Core Sector Growth Signals Rebound in Infrastructure Activity
R. Suryamurthy India’s eight core infrastructure sectors witnessed a combined growth of 3.8% in March 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to provisional data released by the…
‘Sharbat Jihad’ or Sweet Success? Hamdard CEO Invites Baba Ramdev for ‘A Glass of Truth’
“You’ll find Rooh Afza in mosques during Ramzan, temples during Navratri, and gurdwaras on hot summer days. It’s not just a drink — it’s a tradition.” By Andalib Akhter In…