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Sensex jumps 855 points, Nifty ends above 24,100; banks, IT lead rally

Apr 21, 2025

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) The Indian stock market continued its strong rally for the fifth day in a row on Monday, as investors showed heavy buying interest in banking, IT, and auto stocks.The Sensex jumped 855.30 points, or 1.09 per cent, to close at 79,408.50. Similarly, the Nifty index of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) also ended on a higher…

Digital empowerment: Over 2.18 lakh GPs covered under BharatNet project

Apr 21, 2025

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) With an aim to provide broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats (GPs) in the country, more than 2.18 lakh GPs have been made service ready (as on March 19) under the BharatNet project in the country, the…

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India’s leather, footwear exports jump 25 pc to $5.7 billion in FY25

Apr 21, 2025

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) India's leather and non-leather footwear exports have seen a significant rise of nearly 25 per cent in the 2024-25 financial year (FY25), reaching $5.7 billion, a new report said on Monday.The industry is expected…

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Gold hits new record high of Rs 96,805, may touch Rs 1 lakh mark soon

Apr 21, 2025

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Gold prices in India touched a new record high of Rs 96,805 per 10 grams on Monday on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) as rising fears over a global trade war and weakness in the US dollar pushed investors…

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Top agronomist takes over as secretary of DARE and DG of ICAR

Apr 21, 2025

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) A distinguished agronomist, Dr Mangi Lal Jat, on Monday assumed charge as the Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of…

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India close to finalising comprehensive bilateral trade deal with US

Apr 21, 2025

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) India is close to finalising a comprehensive Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US, which is expected to facilitate zero-duty imports under the production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes and enhance bilateral…

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Single family offices in Asia-Pacific to reach 3,200 by 2030, India a bright spot

Apr 21, 2025

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) In the Asia Pacific region, single-family offices have grown to 2,290 (surged by 28 per cent since 2019) and the region is expected to outpace North America moving forward, growing 40 per cent to reach 3,200…

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South Korea soon to be included on watch list for MSCI index

Apr 21, 2025

Seoul, April 21 (IANS) South Korea is likely to be put on a watch list for development market status in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) index in the near future, the country's financial regulator said on Monday, noting that…

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India’s gems and jewellery sector projected to reach $128 billion by 2029

Apr 21, 2025

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) India’s gems and jewellery industry is expected to surge from $83 billion in 2024 to $128 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5 per cent, a report showed on Monday.Gold continues…

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Alternate investment funds invest Rs 5 lakh crore in India in April-Dec, real estate leads

Apr 21, 2025

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) The real estate sector in India dominated alternate investment funds’ (AIFs) net investments, with Rs 73,903 crore in the nine months of FY25, a report showed on Monday.AIFs are privately pooled funds that invest in…

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