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India can achieve over 10 pc growth with embracing tech and innovation across sectors: FM Sitharaman

Sep 26, 2026

Chennai, Sep 26 (IANS) Riding on technology and innovation across sectors, India can even achieve over 10 per cent economic growth towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.FM Sitharaman, while participating in a fireside chat organised by the IIT Madras Alumni Association here, said achieving…

Pilots’ body seeks role in review of Air India AI171 crash report, raises technical concerns

Sep 26, 2026

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has urged the Civil Aviation Ministry to include professional pilots in any independent review of the draft final investigation report into the Air India AI171 crash, arguing…

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Smaller stocks stay resilient in Aug even as large caps lag: Report

Sep 26, 2026

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) India’s equity markets showed a clear preference for smaller companies in August as micro-caps gained 2.6 per cent while small-caps were marginally positive, even as large-caps fell 4.1 per cent, a report has…

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Personal loans likely to displace gold loans as fastest growing segment: Report

Sep 26, 2026

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) India’s unsecured credit market is heading for a shift as personal loans regain momentum and are set to overtake gold loans as the fastest‑growing segment, a report has said.The report from brokerage UBS Global…

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Explainer: All you need to know about new PF wage ceiling’s impact on savings

Sep 26, 2026

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The new mandatory provident Fund (PF) wage ceiling has led to an increase in minimum statutory contributions from the employer and savings of the employees will compound faster.The Union Cabinet recently approved…

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Pakistan’s financial inclusion gap hampers efforts to reduce poverty, strengthen resilience

Sep 26, 2026

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Pakistan’s efforts to tackle poverty and economic vulnerability are being constrained by low levels of financial inclusion, with nearly two-thirds of the adult population remaining outside the formal financial…

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Domestic tourist visits reach 428.55 crore, forex earnings from tourism hit over Rs 2.76 lakh crore

Sep 26, 2026

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Domestic tourist visits reached 428.55 crore in 2025, while foreign tourist visits rose to 2.53 crore and foreign exchange earnings from tourism increased to Rs 2,76,831 crore, a government factsheet showed on…

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India-EU FTA concluded on equal terms after 17 years, technology transfer key for growth: Jitin…

Sep 26, 2026

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada on Saturday said India was able to conclude its long-pending free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union on equal terms after nearly 17 years of…

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RBI Deputy Governor Murmu lists 5 growth areas for NBFC sector amid new challenges

Sep 26, 2026

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) As the role of NBFCs changes from alternative lenders to specialised financial partners, RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu has shared five areas that matter most for sustainable growth as the sector faces…

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US aims to restrict Chinese robots to protect national security, build own AI infra: Report

Sep 26, 2026

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The latest move by the US to restrict Chinese-made advanced robots is seen as critical in ensuring that China’s edge in this field is contained, while protecting national security from the “possible risks of…