Stock market ends in red, second week in a row; Sensex falls 424 points, nifty down 149 points
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): The Indian stock market ended the week on a weak note, with the Sensex declining 424.90...
Indian banks to face margin squeeze as RBI may go for more rate cuts
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Indian banks are facing renewed pressure on their net interest margins (NIMs) as interest rates...
Amid current economic uncertainties gold prices will continue to show an upward trend in 2025: Report
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Gold prices have been on a strong upward trend in 2025, with analysts predicting that the metal...
Indian stocks open flat, remained under pressure due to muted earnings outlook and persistent FPI outflow
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened on a weak note on Wednesday as selling by foreign portfolio...
Sharjah, Neuchatel explore collaboration in manufacturing, innovation
Sharjah [UAE], February 21 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) and the Consulate General of the UAE in Geneva co-hosted...
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs meeting of Executive Committee of ADNOC Board of Directors
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 20 (ANI/WAM): Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi...
Auto sector demand hinges on marriage season, infrastructure revival: Report
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): The auto sector now eyes the upcoming marriage season and revival in government infrastructure...
India auto component industry revenues to expand 8-10% in 2025-26: ICRA
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Revenue in the Indian auto component industry is expected to expand by 8-10 per cent in the upcoming...
Amid tariff uncertainties, Gold outperforms equities, bitcoins in 2025: Ventura Securities
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Demand for safe-haven asset gold is on the rise at a time when there's a lot of uncertainty surrounding...
Despite growth in economic activities Fed minutes signals rate cut on hold
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) remains focused on its dual mandate of maximum employment...
IFFCO nano fertilisers giving great results to US farmers: MD, CEO US Awasthi
New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): US Awasthi, Managing Director and CEO of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd (IFFCO) said...
I am a multi-religious person: Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi
New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi recently opened up about his multi-religious upbringing...
Indian stocks close flat over Trump tariff worries, volatility remains
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 19 (ANI): Indian stock indices continued to remain volatile over concerns about Trump's tariff...
"Qatar Amir's state visit to India will...": President Murmu
New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said that Amir of the Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani's...
Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani appreciates Indian community's role in social, cultural development of Qatar
New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): The Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday expressed his appreciation for the...
Official interest rates have been cut, but not everyone is a winner
The Reserve Bank's decision to cut interest rates for the first time in four years has triggered a round of celebration. Mortgage...
Economic 'green shoots' and lower interest rates disguise worrying trends in NZ's job market
Despite Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's reassurance that some green shoots are starting to show in the economy, including a 50 point...
Ukraine Live Briefing: High-Stakes Talks In Saudi Arabia
RFE/RL's Live Briefinggives you all of the latest developments on Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western military aid to...
Ukraine Live Briefing: Rubio And Lavrov Meet In Riyadh
RFE/RL's Live Briefinggives you all of the latest developments on Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western military aid to...
Ukraine Live Briefing: Next EU Summit Set For February 19
RFE/RL's Live Briefinggives you all of the latest developments on Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western military aid to...
The Reserve Bank has cut rates for the first time in four years. But it is cautious about future cuts
The Reserve Bank cut official interest rates on Tuesday, the first decrease in four years, saying inflationary pressures are easing...
Former Mauritius Prime Minister arrested
Pravind Jugnauth, who lost his reelection bid last November, stands accused of financial crimes by the new government ...
Nifty Sensex decline in opening because of persistent FPI selling & weak corporate earnings
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 17 (ANI): Indian stock markets are continuously moving into the hands of bears amid persistent...
Jaishankar holds talks with his counterparts from Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan
Muscat [Oman], February 17 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held meetings with his counterparts from Mauritius, Maldives,...
Africa to establish its own credit rating agency
ADDIS ABABA, 9th February, 2025 (WAM) - The African Union (AU) will set up the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) next week during...
UAE mega projects, sustainability boost bonds, sukuk issuances
ABU DHABI, 1st February, 2025 (WAM) -- The UAE is witnessing rapid growth in its mega projects, spanning vital sectors such as infrastructure,...
CBUAE maintains interest rates unchanged at 4.40%
ABU DHABI, 29th January, 2025 (WAM) -- The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the...
UAE President declares 2025 as the Year of Community
ABU DHABI, 27th January, 2025 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has declared 2025 as the Year of Community...
Islamic Treasury Bonds Auction for January attracts bids worth AED6.91 billion
ABU DHABI, 22nd January, 2025 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) as the issuer, in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE...
Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 launches largest relief phase in Gaza amid ceasefire
ABU DHABI, 19th January, 2025 (WAM) -- The largest phase of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 was launched today to provide relief aid...
Saqr Ghobash attends annual meeting of 4th batch graduates of Police College in Al Ain
AL AIN, 12th January, 2025 (WAM) -- Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC) and Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon...
Public finance of GCC countries witnessed significant financial surplus in 2022, 2023: GCC-Stat
MUSCAT, 28th December, 2024 (WAM) -- The data issued by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of...
Synergy Steels Celebrates India's EV Push- Stainless Steel Sector Eyes Major Growth as India's EV Journey Accelerates from 7% to 35% Sales by 2030
SMPL New Delhi [India], February 7: The anticipated increase in India's adoption of electric vehicles (EV), with EV sales forecasted...
Sunil Sushila Sharma Sets Record with 24-Hour-37-Minute Talk Show on Natural Farming
SMPL Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 4: Sunil Sushila Sharma from Jaipur has set a remarkable record by hosting a nonstop talk...
Different Types of Pension Schemes: Which One Suits You?
HT Syndication New Delhi [India], February 4: Retirement planning is an important step towards fiscal security, and choosing the right...
Republic Day Ceremony & Inauguration of Howzzat Cricket Tournament Season 10 at Gyaananda School, Sector 109, Dwarka Expressway
HT Syndication New Delhi [India], January 28: Gyaananda School, Sector 109, Dwarka Expressway, etched a memorable mark on January...
Indo-Dutch Horticulture Technologies under "Unnati-Apple Initiative" Celebrates Kisan Diwas 2024: Fostering Farmer-Student Collaboration
SMPL Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], January 3: Indo-Dutch Horticulture Technologies marked Kisan Diwas 2024 with an inspiring event...
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