Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL), a Vedanta Group company, is set to foray into potash mining and is targeting a block in Rajasthan that has a strong possibility of containing lithium reserves as well. India heavily relies on potash imports from countries such as Russia, Canada, Belarus, and Israel, and HZL’s move aims to reduce this…
The Centre has launched the guidelines and portal for the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) to create a strong component manufacturing ecosystem by attracting large investments, both global and domestic. Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the portal and guidelines on April 26, 2025.The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister,…
A busy week ahead will be crucial for the rebound of US stocks, as investors turn their attention to a series of corporate earnings reports, including major results from Apple and Microsoft. Alongside these earnings, the prospect of global trade developments could introduce volatility into the market, adding another layer of uncertainty.The US stock market…
Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri NEW DELHI: Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri strongly criticised Pakistan regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, stating that the nation would be “brought to its knees” so that they would never think of resorting to such a despicable act again. He also said that Pakistan is a nation that is in…
Foreign investors have poured in Rs 17,425 crore into India’s equity markets in the week of April 21 to April 25, bolstered by a combination of favourable global factors and strong domestic economic fundamentals. This follows a net investment of Rs 8,500 crore in the previous holiday-shortened week ending April 18, news agency PTI reported….
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, during the 121st episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ paid tribute to the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack, condemning the loss of lives and reiterating India’s resolute commitment to fighting terrorism.PM also condoled former Isro scientist Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan who passed away on…
TikTok, the popular Chinese social media platform, is gearing up to enter Japan’s online shopping market in the coming months, according to a report by Nikkei on Sunday. The company plans to recruit sellers soon for its e-commerce arm, TikTok Shop, which will offer a platform for users to sell products ranging from sneakers to…
Hybrid mutual fund schemes witnessed a moderation in net inflows during FY25, drawing Rs 1.19 lakh crore — an 18 per cent decline from the previous fiscal — amid market turbulence in the latter half of the year driven by corporate earnings slowdown and geopolitical tensions. However, investor participation and assets under management (AUM) in…
NEW DELHI: Amid the escalated tension between India and Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dilip Ghosh slammed Pakistani politician Bilawal Bhutto Zardari‘s ‘either water or blood will flow’ remarks and said that it is Pakistan’s old habit to make such futile statements. Ghosh said, “Blood is already flowing in Pakistan….
AI-generated image (Credit: Lexica) As global markets grapple with uncertainty and turmoil, India has emerged as a positive outlier for multinational consumer goods firms, even amid a slowdown in urban demand. Senior executives from leading companies — including Unilever, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Pernod Ricard, Reckitt, PepsiCo, Heineken, and L’Oréal — have highlighted India’s significant…
