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Concessional swap facility attracts USD 56.85 bn forex inflows: RBI

Mumbai, Aug 14 (PTI) The Reserve Bank on Friday said its concessional swap facility, introduced to encourage foreign currency inflows, has attracted USD 56.84...

Gold falls for second day to Rs 1.56 lakh/10g as profit-taking weighs

New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Gold prices fell for the second straight session on Friday, declining Rs 800 to Rs 1,56,200 per 10...

Forex kitty jumps USD 14.14 bn to USD 707 bn in one of the biggest weekly expansions

Mumbai, Aug 14 (PTI) India's forex reserves jumped USD 14.136 billion to USD 707.002 billion during the week ended August 7, the Reserve...

Andhra’s Rs 150 cr exploration MoU for lithium, gallium as Centre pushes critical mineral self-reliance

Andhra Pradesh has signed an MoU for a Rs 150 crore exploration project to study lithium and gallium deposits in Kadapa Basin, part of the Centre’s drive to reduce critical mineral imports.

WPI inflation eases marginally to 9.78 pc in July; food, fuel and power prices cool

New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Wholesale price inflation eased marginally to 9.78 per cent in July, as against 9.87 per cent in June,...

How 92-yr-old Vizag Port defied global trade headwinds to net 50% of India’s seafood exports

Highlighting Andhra Pradesh’s rapidly growing export strength, Centre informed Parliament that the share of marine product exports through Vizag Port jumped from 29.67% in March 2024 to 50.87% in March 2025.

Maharashtra’s Chakan is losing the plot. Its auto industry doesn’t want ‘band-aid’ solutions anymore

At least 20 auto companies have written to Maharashtra govt, seeking creation of special cell to address infra issues they say are hampering productivity, forcing them to shift base to other states.

Zetwerk files updated IPO papers with Sebi; plans to raise Rs 2,600-cr via fresh issue

New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Tech-led manufacturing platform Zetwerk Manufacturing Business Ltd has filed updated papers with market regulator Sebi for an initial public...

States’ revenue from mining, coal sectors surged significantly since 2014-15: Govt data

New Delhi, Aug 13 (PTI) States have recorded a steep surge in their revenue from mining and coal sectors over the past decade,...

China’s 32% vs India’s 3.2%: NITI Aayog earmarks 12 sectors to shore up share in global manufacturing

India’s share in global manufacturing value grew from about 1.5% in 1995 to only 3.2% in 2023. In contrast, China’s share increased from about 5% to nearly 32% during the same period.

On Camera

India’s exotic pet trade has outrun the law. Actor Vikram’s gibbon video is the tip of it

A viral video of Tamil actor Vikram cuddling a Lar gibbon has also put a spotlight on the murky yet booming world of exotic pet trade in India. Enforcement has not kept pace.

Andhra’s Rs 150 cr exploration MoU for lithium, gallium as Centre pushes critical mineral self-reliance

Andhra Pradesh has signed an MoU for a Rs 150 crore exploration project to study lithium and gallium deposits in Kadapa Basin, part of the Centre’s drive to reduce critical mineral imports.

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance enters India’s defence race, joins Rolls-Royce bid to power AMCA

As part of partnership, Reliance & Rolls-Royce will explore formation of dedicated Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex that will be a centre of excellence for power and propulsion technology in India.

Guru RSS is cautioning shishya Modi govt. Bhagwat’s endorsement of Gen Z has an Indira lesson

It’s evident Bhagwat was watching from a distance and was worried about youth’s anger towards Modi govt. The first thing he did was to demolish any criticism of Gen Z protesters as anti-national.