SUVs propel growth in car sales during November

There was an uptick in the sale of cars and SUVs in the domestic market during November with market leader Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, Tata Motors, and Toyota Kirloskar recording an increase in dispatches to dealers during the month.   Maruti Suzuki’s total domestic passenger vehicle sales went up to 141,312 units during November this … Read more

Artisans rake in Rs 5.85 crore at IITF-2024 as stalls prove to be big hit

The stalls put up by underprivileged artisans supported by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment proved to be a huge draw among visitors during the IITF-2024 and netted record sales of Rs. 5.85 crore, according to official figures released on Sunday.  Participation was witnessed from 18 states and union territories that included Assam, … Read more

25 pc hike in Centre`s capex to spur growth in second half of 2024-25

 The Central government's capital expenditure is expected to increase by a robust 25 per cent in the second half of the financial year 204-2025 compared to the same period of the previous year, according to a report by Jefferies.   The report underlined that while populist policies have gained traction in the states, the Centre’s … Read more

Market Outlook: RBI MPC, PMI and global economic data key factors for next week

 Indian market outlook for next week will be guided by major domestic and global economic events such as RBI's interest rate decision, manufacturing and services PMI data, auto sales, US job and PMI data, according to the experts.  Last week, the stock market closed in positive territory due to the victory of BJP-led alliance Mahayuti … Read more

India, Italy discuss collaboration on port infrastructure, shipbuilding, Bloomberg reports

 Italy is in talks with India to enhance collaboration on port infrastructure and the shipbuilding and yacht manufacturing sectors, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing Industry Minister Adolfo Urso. The talks encompass broader areas, including space exploration, the report added, citing an interview with Urso on the sidelines of an event in Mumbai. Source link

EPFO Board okays redemption policy for ETFs to boost earnings for members

The meeting of the EPFO Central Board of Trustees, chaired by Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, on Saturday approved a Redemption Policy for exchange-traded fund (ETF) investments in CPSE and Bharat 22 to generate higher income for the EPF Scheme's 'Interest Account'.   The policy mandates a minimum five-year holding, returns exceeding government … Read more