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Similar to the country's resolve for energy independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the need for India to achieve self-reliance in the fertilisers sector, addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort this Independence Day.

Prime Minister Modi's announcement of sweeping GST reforms has received significant praise from the industry and business community.

Payomatix launches no‑cost 45‑day Payment Orchestration Platform trial at MoneyExpo 2025. New Delhi [India], August 14: This year at MoneyExpo 2025, Payomatix is turning heads with something big: the official launch of its Payment Orchestration Platform (POP), now available free...

In line with vision to encourage use of technology and enhance 'Ease of Living' for the citizens, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully implemented the 'FASTag Annual Pass' facility from Independence Day 2025 at about 1,150 Toll Plazas on National Highways and Expressways across the country.

Mumbai, August 14, 2025: American Tourister, one of the world’s most trusted travel gear brands, is setting the tone for the travel season with its energetic and inclusive new campaign – The ‘Everyone’s In’ campaign celebrates the spirit of today’s...

Nifty of National Stock Exchange (NSE) will swing between -11 per cent and +4 per cent from its year-end target of 25,000, as markets navigate a range of evolving macro risks including potential trade tariffs, shifts in the US economic outlook, and central bank policy actions by the Fed and RBI, BofA Securities said in a report.

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India's rural economy is showing early signs of a broad-based recovery, bolstered by a strong start to the monsoon season, a rebound in rural wages as inflation eases, and a renewed push in government spending, according to a report by the Ambit asset management firm.

In a major move, ratings agency S&P Global on Thursday raised its sovereign credit ratings on India to 'BBB' from 'BBB-'. According to the ratings agency, India is prioritising fiscal consolidation, demonstrating the government's political commitment to deliver sustainable public finances, while maintaining its strong infrastructure drive.

Industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has welcomed the upcoming reforms in Goods and Services Tax (GST) as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the Red Fort during his Independence Day address to the nation.

Most of the 'common man items' are proposed to be moved to the lower GST slab rate of 5 per cent under the GST rationalisation initiative, government sources said on Friday, noting that the Centre will closely engage with states to build a broad-based consensus in the coming weeks.

In a path-breaking initiative relating to the Goods and Services Tax structure, the Central Government has proposed to scrap the current slab of 12 per cent and 28 per cent of GST rates and keep only 5 per cent and 18 per cent GST rates, government sources said on Friday.

India hosted the 10th Meeting of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee and related sessions at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, from August 10 to 14, 2025, according to a Ministry of Commerce and Industry statement. The gathering brought together delegates from all ten ASEAN member states to push forward the review of the 14-year-old trade pact.

The 4th meeting of the India-Singapore joint working group on Trade & Investment (JWGTI) took place at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi on Thursday, bringing the two nations together to strengthen economic cooperation and chart future areas of partnership.

New Delhi [India], August 15: The Bharat Climate Forum (BCF) marks India's 79th Independence Day by revealing its 2025 milestones, which demonstrate that the platform has successfully aligned India's economic ambition with climate leadership. In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the importance of domestic manufacturing.

New Delhi [India], August 15: This Independence Day, UPL spotlights two of the nation's strongest pillars -the farmer and the soldier - with the launch of 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan', an evocative short film released in eight languages.

The initiative seeks innovative solutions across the entire energy value chain, including hydrocarbons, biofuels, hydrogen, renewables, and green technologies.

Marking Independence Day celebrations, the Prime Minister announced and hailed the achievement as a pivotal step towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat in the energy sector, underscoring the country's transformation from a fossil-fuel-dependent importer to a global clean energy leader.

The Confederation of Indian Industry's (CII) Director General, Chandrajit Banerjee on Friday, welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day address, highlighting his focus on youth empowerment, strengthening micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and advancing the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission.

Singapore, August 15: In an era where digital threats are more prevalent than ever, ONESECURE is proud to introduce WEBYITH, an innovative service designed to combat the growing threats of web defacement and web spoofing. As cyber threats continue to evolve, businesses need robust solutions to protect their online presence. WEBYITH leverages advanced algorithms and real-time monitoring to provide comprehensive protection against unauthorized changes and deceptive practices.

The endeavour of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to democratise the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the financial sector will open new doors to players as regulator-backed measures such as AI sandboxes, sectoral datasets, and indigenous models can significantly reduce the cost and risk of experimentation, say top executives of the financial service companies.

Mehul Pandya, Managing Director and Group CEO of CareEdge Ratings, believes that the primary reason for the slow pace of private capital investment in India lies in the private sector's cautious approach to capital commitments.

Imports from Russia at 2 million bpd were up from 1.6 million bpd in July

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, on the occasion of Independence Day, revealed its global vision for 2027, unveiling four futuristic SUV concepts based on an all-new modular, multi-energy platform called NU_IQ. The company said the platform will underpin its next generation of SUVs, blending advanced technology, global design, and flexible powertrain options.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has selected 'A Study on Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) and Way Forward' as a subject for detailed examination during the 2024-25 fiscal year.