The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has announced an ambitious plan to achieve US$ 100 billion (₹8.88 lakh crore) in exports from India’s gem and jewellery sector by 2047, aligning with the country’s long-term growth vision. The roadmap was presented during a meeting chaired by Prime…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced the launch of a ₹1 trillion Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund to boost private sector-led research and technology development across India. The fund, unveiled during the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025, marks one of the government’s most…
India’s manufacturing sector activity accelerated in October, with the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) climbing to 59.2, up from 57.7 in September, according to data released by S&P Global. The rise signals a strong start to the third fiscal quarter, supported by robust domestic demand, GST-related relief measures,…
Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals has achieved a major milestone in gastrointestinal therapeutics by securing a 20-year patent for its novel “Dual Release Gastro-resistant Composition”, a breakthrough formulation designed to enhance treatment outcomes for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Patent Innovation: “Tablet-in-Tablet” Design The patented “tablet-in-tablet” technology represents a significant…
India’s banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector has witnessed remarkable expansion over the past two decades, with its market capitalisation soaring 50 times—from ₹1.8 lakh crore (US$ 20.28 billion) in 2005 to ₹91 lakh crore (US$ 1 trillion) in 2025—according to a study by Bajaj Finserv Asset…
The Delhi Government has unveiled plans for a new liquor policy aimed at transforming the capital’s alcoholic beverage landscape. The policy focuses on introducing premium liquor brands across retail outlets and allowing the establishment of exclusive beer bars, marking a major shift in the city’s approach to liquor…
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has announced the introduction of a pre-open session for equity derivatives, covering both index and single stock futures, effective December 8, 2025. This strategic move is designed to enhance price discovery, improve transparency, and stabilize volatility ahead of regular market hours.…
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture, enhance green financing mechanisms, and foster sustainable rural livelihoods. Key Objective of the Partnership The collaboration aims to…
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) has declared an interim dividend of ₹5 per equity share for the financial year 2025–26, representing a 50% payout on the face value of ₹10 per share. Record Date and Investor Eligibility The company’s board has fixed November 6, 2025, as the record…
NTPC Limited, India’s largest power generation company, has commenced commercial operations of Unit 1 (800 MW) at the Patratu Super Thermal Power Project (STPP), effective November 5, 2025. The milestone marks a major step in NTPC’s capacity expansion and its ongoing efforts to support India’s growing electricity needs.…