Apr 17 (BNP): Bank lending in India picked up strong momentum in FY26, with credit expanding by 16.08% year-on-year, marking its fastest growth since FY24, when growth had crossed 20%, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. Deposits also showed healthy traction, rising 13.47% YoY—its strongest pace in the…
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Apple Expands Sustainability Push in 2025
Apr 17 (BNP): US tech giant Apple Inc. has reported a major expansion in its sustainability efforts, saying that a record 30% of all materials used in products shipped in 2025 came from recycled sources. In its latest statement, the Cupertino-based company said it has eliminated plastic from product packaging and…
Continue ReadingIndia Advancing Green Hydrogen and Nuclear Energy to Boost Clean Power Capacity
New Delhi, Apr 17 (BNP): India is steadily strengthening its position in the global clean energy transition through a combination of policy support, technological development, and industry participation, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. Addressing the World Hydrogen Energy Summit alongside the World Petrocoal Congress in New Delhi, he…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Global GDP Share Likely to Reach 7pc by 2050, Says McKinsey
New Delhi, Apr 17 (BNP): India’s share of the global economy is projected to grow steadily over the long term, reaching around 7% by 2050, according to a report by McKinsey & Company. The report attributes this expected rise to a combination of factors, including strong domestic demand, ongoing structural…
Continue ReadingHarivansh Re-Elected Unopposed as Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, Apr 17 (BNP): Harivansh Narayan Singh was re-elected unopposed as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha on Friday, marking a continuation of his tenure in the Upper House leadership. His nomination to the Rajya Sabha came from President Droupadi Murmu after a vacancy arose following the retirement…
Continue ReadingGautam Adani Leads Asia Wealth Rankings on Bloomberg Index
New Delhi, Apr 17 (BNP): Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani has emerged as Asia’s richest individual, surpassing Mukesh Ambani, according to the latest update of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The change in ranking reflects a fresh surge in Adani’s net worth driven by recent gains in the market value of his…
Continue ReadingPunjab Kings Crush Mumbai Indians; Gujarat Titans Take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Key IPL Showdown
Mumbai, Apr 17: Punjab Kings delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in an IPL 2026 clash, extending Mumbai’s losing streak to four matches. After being put in to bat, Mumbai Indians posted a competitive total of 195/6 in 20 overs,…
Continue ReadingIndia Pushes Trade Expansion as Piyush Goyal Holds Talks with South Korea and Austria
New Delhi, Apr 17 (BNP): India continues to broaden its global economic engagement, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal holding discussions with senior leadership from South Korea and Austria aimed at strengthening trade, investment, and business cooperation. The discussions focused on expanding bilateral economic ties, improving market access, and…
Continue ReadingWipro Stock Drops After Profit Decline and Soft Future Guidance
New Delhi, Apr 17 (BNP): Shares of IT major Wipro slipped in early trade on Friday, falling nearly 4% after the company reported a marginal decline in quarterly earnings and issued a subdued outlook. The stock was under pressure following the company’s March quarter results for FY26, where net profit…
Continue ReadingMSS World becomes first in India to invest in Christie’s flagship Griffyn 4K50‑RGB projectors
Bangalore, India Apr 17: Christie® is pleased to announce that MSS World, one of India’s most respected large‑format projection and immersive experience specialists, has made a significant investment in Christie’s most advanced RGB pure laser projection technologies. The acquisition comprises 16 units of the flagship Christie Griffyn 4K50‑RGB, making MSS…
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