Apr 17 (BNP): India is increasingly being recognised as a stable destination for global investment, supported by a market capitalisation of around $4.4 trillion, according to Tuhin Kanta Pandey. He said the country’s equity markets continue to show resilience, backed by steady economic fundamentals and long-term growth potential. This is…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Sugar Output Expected to Rise 8 pc to 274.8 Lakh Tonnes in 2025-26: ISMA
Apr 17 (BNP): sugar production is projected to increase by around 8 per cent to 274.8 lakh tonnes in the 2025-26 season, according to the Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA). The industry body attributed the expected rise to improved production prospects compared to the previous season, supported by…
Continue ReadingOil Prices Drop as Trump Signals Possible Iran Agreement
Apr 17 (BNP): Crude oil prices fell more than 2 per cent in futures trade on Friday, as easing geopolitical tensions and expectations of a possible US-Iran agreement reduced concerns over global supply disruptions. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil futures for May delivery declined by ₹180, or 2.1…
Continue ReadingABHFL Secures INR 2,750 Crore Investment from Indriya in Stake Deal
Apr 17 (BNP): Aditya Birla Capital has announced that its housing finance subsidiary, Aditya Birla Housing Finance Ltd (ABHFL), has raised ₹2,750 crore through the sale of a 14.29 per cent stake to Indriya Ltd, an entity associated with private equity firm Advent International. In a regulatory filing, the company…
Continue Reading10 Indian AI Startups Chosen for IndiaAI Global Expansion Initiative
Apr 17 (BNP): The IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has selected 10 Indian artificial intelligence startups for the second cohort of its global acceleration programme. The initiative is designed to support Indian AI companies in scaling their operations internationally and strengthening their presence in…
Continue ReadingTragic Crash in Andhra Pradesh: 8 Karnataka Devotees Killed in Bolero–Lorry Collision
Kurnool, April 16(BNP): In a tragic road accident, eight people from Karnataka lost their lives in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district on Thursday. The incident occurred near Chilakaladona village under Mantralayam mandal when a Bolero vehicle, carrying devotees en route to the Guru Raghavendra Swamy Temple in Mantralayam, collided with a…
Continue ReadingAsit Tripathy Elected First President of Odisha Steel Producers’ Association
Bhubaneswar, Apr 17 (BNP): Former Odisha Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy has been elected as the first president of the newly formed Odisha Steel Producers’ Association (OSPA), which brings together leading steel companies operating in the state. Tripathy, currently serving as an advisor at Jindal Steel, brings extensive experience in governance,…
Continue ReadingPRCI Appoints Communication Strategist Baldev Raj to Chair Delhi Chapter
New Delhi, Apr 17: The Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) has appointed Baldev Raj as the new Chairman of its Delhi Chapter. His appointment follows an unprecedented six-month fast-track from Vice Chairman, a decision seen by industry insiders as a direct response to the powerful momentum built by Raj, whose flagship firm,…
Continue ReadingFaith Peaks in Prayagraj as Devotees Perform Ritual Bath on Vaishakh Amavasya
Apr 17 (BNP): Thousands of devotees gathered in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on the occasion of Vaishakh Amavasya on Friday, performing ritual bathing at the sacred Triveni Sangam. From early morning hours during Brahma Muhurat, pilgrims arrived at the riverbanks to take a holy dip, which is considered highly auspicious in…
Continue ReadingIndia’s logistics sector poised for rapid expansion on the back of infrastructure and digital reforms
Apr 17 (BNP): India’s logistics industry is expected to witness strong, sustained growth over the coming decade, with estimates placing its value at around $800 billion by 2030 and close to ₹120 trillion by 2035. The expansion is being driven by large-scale infrastructure development, policy reforms, and increasing digital adoption across…
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