Jamshyd Godrej, Chairman of the CII-Sorabji Green Business Centre, has expressed confidence that India can emulate the remarkable economic growth that China experienced in recent decades. Speaking exclusively on Wednesday, Godrej emphasized that achieving such growth rates, similar to China's average GDP growth of 9.91% from 1979 to 2010, is within India's reach. However, he stressed the need for enhanced coordination between Indian industries and the government in policymaking.

The Indian government is reportedly unfazed by the escalating tensions with Canada, as indicated by sources within the Commerce Ministry. Officials emphasize that investments from Canada, particularly from public pension funds, are likely to persist, albeit through indirect channels. According to these sources, India remains an attractive market for investment, and funds will continue to flow, often routed via Singapore, Mauritius, or the Middle East. In terms of trade, India and Ca

India has formally raised its concerns regarding a significant increase in imports of silver products, platinum alloy, and dry dates from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This plea was made during the second meeting of the joint committee under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), held in the UAE on October 14. The Indian delegation, led by Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce Ajay Bhadoo, urged the UAE to ensure that trade rules are not circumvented

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially appointed Jasprit Bumrah as the vice-captain of the Indian Test team ahead of the series against New Zealand, while Rohit Sharma retains his role as captain. Bumrah, recognized as one of India's most vital players, has been integrated into the leadership group, even though he has limited captaincy experience. In a press conference before the first Test, Rohit Sharma spoke highly of Bumrah’s tactical understand

In a recent press conference ahead of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, India’s Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma shared concerning news about pacer Mohammed Shami's rehabilitation. Addressing questions from the media, Rohit indicated that Shami is unlikely to travel with the team for the five-match Border-Gavaskar Test series in Australia due to fitness issues. Shami has been sidelined from cricket since the 2023 ODI World Cup, and despite previous optimism

The Indian government has announced the withdrawal of its High Commissioner from Canada in response to allegations linking him and other diplomats to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. This decision comes after Canadian authorities identified the Indian High Commissioner as a "person of interest" in their investigation. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed a lack of faith in the Canadian government's ability to ensure the safety of Indian diplo

Ahead of India's three-match Test series against New Zealand, former wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel expressed strong confidence in the Rohit Sharma-led side's ability to triumph over any opponent in the longest format of the game. Since New Zealand defeated India in the 2021 World Test Championship final, India has rebounded impressively, reaching another final in 2023 and currently holding the top rank in Test cricket. The team is also coming off a dominant 2-0 series win over Ban

India's wholesale inflation experienced a notable increase in September, driven largely by rising food prices, as reported by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) climbed by 1.84% compared to 1.31% in August on a year-on-year basis. This uptick in inflation comes amidst a broader context of economic fluctuations. The inflation rate for manufactured products, which constitutes a significant portion of the index, saw a slower growth rate of 1% in

Team India suffered a surprising nine-run defeat to Australia in their final Group A match of the Women's T20 World Cup held in Sharjah on Sunday, significantly harming their chances of advancing to the semi-finals. The outcome now hinges on the result of the match between Pakistan and New Zealand, which will ultimately determine the fate of captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her team. In this crucial match, India restricted the defending champions to 151/8

The past week was significant in shaping India's economic narrative, marked by the death of industrialist Ratan Tata and shifts in monetary policy. Ratan Tata's Passing and Noel Tata's Appointment: India mourned the loss of Ratan Tata, the revered former chairman of Tata Sons, who passed away at 86. In a board meeting, Noel Tata was appointed as the new Chairman of Tata Trusts, a pivotal moment in the continuity of the Tata legacy. Noel, wh

Dussehra, also known as Vijaya Dashami, is celebrated annually to mark the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Ram's victory over Ravana. This year, Dussehra will be observed on October 12, Saturday. Across India, various regions celebrate this festival with unique traditions and grandeur. Kullu, Himachal Pradesh: Known for its international Dussehra fair, Kullu hosts vibrant processions and culminates with the immersion of idols in the B

India's benchmark equity indices closed lower for a second consecutive week on Friday, as market sentiment was dampened by losses in major stocks such as Titan Co. and Tata Steel Ltd. On Friday, the Nifty index slipped by 0.10%, or 24.15 points, finishing at 24,974.3, while the Sensex declined by 0.22%, or 176.01 points, closing at 81,435.40. The decline was attributed to the performance of banking stocks and Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., which contributed significantly to the

An Air India Express flight, AXB 613, successfully landed at Tiruchirappalli airport after reporting a hydraulic failure shortly after takeoff. The flight, which was headed to Sharjah with 144 passengers on board, took off at 5:40 PM and experienced the technical snag soon after departure. Following the report of the hydraulic issue, the pilots were instructed to return to the airport. However, due to the aircraft being fully fueled, a precautionary landing was deemed inadvisable. T

India has strongly rejected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claims that there was a substantive discussion regarding the "safety of Canadians" during his brief encounter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ASEAN Summit in Laos. According to government sources, the two leaders only exchanged greetings and did not engage in any meaningful dialogue. In light of ongoing concerns regarding Khalistani activities in Canada, Indian foreign ministry sources reiter

On Thursday, benchmark equity indices in India ended with slight gains as investors geared up for the earnings announcement from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the country's largest IT services firm. Additionally, inflation data from the US, set to be released after market hours, remained a focal point for traders. The Nifty index closed up by 0.07%, gaining 16.50 points to finish at 24,998.45, while the Sensex increased by 0.18%, adding 144.3 points to close at 81,611.4. Desp

India's benchmark equity indices, the Nifty 50 and the Sensex, snapped their six-session losing streak on Tuesday, posting gains despite a downturn in most global markets. This rally was primarily driven by heavyweight stocks, including HDFC Bank Ltd., Infosys Ltd., and Reliance Industries Ltd., as investors await the outcome of the upcoming monetary policy committee meeting set for Wednesday. The Nifty 50 index closed up by 0.88%, or 217.40 points, ending the day at 25,013.15,

The 2024 Fairwork India Ratings have revealed a concerning trend for major ride-hailing platforms Uber and Ola, as well as logistics startup Porter, which continue to lag at the bottom of the index designed to assess the fairness with which companies treat their gig workers. In stark contrast, Tata-owned BigBasket, Zomato, Swiggy, and Urban Company topped the ratings, mirroring last year's results. This year's study evaluated 11 platforms, including Amazon Flex, BluSmart, Fl

Team India's campaign in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 hit a rough patch following their opening loss to New Zealand. Despite bouncing back with a convincing victory over Pakistan in their second match, the road to semi-final qualification remains fraught with challenges. As New Zealand prepares to face Australia, Team India finds itself rooting for the White Ferns to enhance their chances of progressing in the tournament. India's prospects for moving beyond the group s

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's state visit to India represents a pivotal moment in the relationship between the two nations, particularly following recent diplomatic tensions caused by derogatory remarks made by Maldivian ministers about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During his visit, President Muizzu proposed a Rs 3,000 crore currency swap deal aimed at bolstering the Maldives' foreign exchange reserves amid ongoing economic challenges. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri b

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the 2024 monsoon season concluded with a notable 7.6% above average rainfall across the country. Key regions including Rajasthan, Gujarat, western Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh experienced significant excess rainfall, highlighting a surplus compared to typical seasonal patterns. The withdrawal of the South West monsoon began on September 23, which is six days later than the usual date of Septem