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Sensex drops 823 points amid growing US-Iran tensions

Mumbai, June 12: The Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp fall on Thursday after a volatile trading session, as weak global cues and rising tensions between the US and Iran weighed on investor sentiment.The Sensex dropped by 823.16 points, or 1 per cent, to close at 81,691.98 after slipping...
Ahmedabad airport suspends flight operations after Air India plane crash
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Ahmedabad airport suspends flight operations after Air India plane crash

Ahmedabad, June 12: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) officials here on Thursday said that all flight operations remain temporarily suspended until further notice, after Air India's London-bound Flight AI171 with 242 passengers (including crew members) aboard crashed near...
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Kent RO gets SEBI nod for IPO, DRHP shows mixed financial performance over years

Mumbai, June 12: Kent RO Systems, a water purifier company, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch its initial public offering (IPO).While this marks an important milestone for the company, its financials tell a mixed story with some...
Over 90 times rise in direct benefit transfer in just a decade: FM Sitharaman
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Over 90 times rise in direct benefit transfer in just a decade: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, June 12: There has been more than 90 times rise in direct benefit transfer (DBT) in just a decade under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday.Moreover, India leads the world in real-time payments, with more than Rs 260...
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Indian SMEs optimistic amid strong domestic demand, better financing access:...

New Delhi, June 11: Overall optimism among the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India continues to hold steady due to positive factors like strong domestic demand and better financing access as monetary conditions ease, an Assocham report showed on Wednesday.The country’s leading...
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IREDA raises Rs 2,006 cr via QIP to boost green financing

New Delhi, June 11: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has successfully raised Rs 2,005.90 crore through Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP).The capital was mobilised by issuing 12.15 crore equity shares at a price of Rs 165.14 per share, which includes a premium of Rs...
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ILO ranks India 2nd in world for social security cover to poor as headcount...

Geneva, June 11: India has achieved a historic milestone in recording a 45 percentage point jump in the social security coverage of its population over the last decade to cover 94 crore people and is now being ranked second in the world on the dashboard of the International Labour Organisation...
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India offers refuge for investors amid global jitters, foreign inflows to...

New Delhi, June 11: Indian stock markets offer a refuge for investors amid jitters about global macro uncertainty as domestic policies remain favourable, HSBC Global Investment Research said on Wednesday.Sentiment has improved significantly, and the Indian markets are well placed amid global...
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India big winner in 2025 as global smartphone manufacturing output declines:...

New Delhi, June 10: As global smartphone manufacturing output declines, India is set to be the big winner in 2025, with output growing in double-digit percentages to reach a record 20 per cent share of worldwide output, fuelled by export demand from Apple and Samsung, a report showed on...
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AUM for equity mutual funds rises to Rs 72.2 lakh crore in May: AMFI data

New Delhi, June 10: Assets Under Management (AUM) for equity mutual funds rose to Rs 72.2 lakh crore in May, up 4.85 per cent from nearly Rs 70 lakh crore in April, the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) data showed on Tuesday.This growth is largely attributable to market performance,...
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Piyush Goyal rolls out red carpet for Swiss firms to invest in India

New Delhi, June 10: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has invited Swiss companies to expand their footprint in India and take advantage of the country's dynamic and rapidly growing market.The minister held a meeting in Bern with the leadership from several premier Swiss companies...
Indias defence exports surged by 1,100% in last 10 years: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
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India's defence exports surged by 1,100% in last 10 years: FM Nirmala...

New Delhi, June 10: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has transformed into an emerging defence exporter, strengthening national security and becoming a trusted partner in global peace.“India’s defence sector has...
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