Indian Markets Open Flat; IT Stocks Lead Decline Despite Global Optimism
The Indian stock market opened flat on July 24, with IT stocks under pressure and mixed global cues weighing on investor sentiment.
India’s Smartphone Shipments Surge 22% In Q2 After Two Consecutive Declines: Canalys
India’s smartphone market grew 22% in Q2 FY25, driven by new launches and festive inventory, says Canalys.
Hyundai Creta Celebrates 10 Years With 1.2 Million Sales Milestone In India
Hyundai Motor India celebrates 10 years of the Creta SUV, marking over 1.2 million units sold in the domestic market.
India’s Record Renewables Rollout Moves It Closer To 2030 Goal
India added 22 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity in the first six months of 2025, marking a 56% increase over the previous year.
BITS Pilani Students Build Radar-Proof Kamikaze Drones; Win Army Contracts
BITS Pilani students build radar-proof kamikaze drones in a hostel room, now used by the Indian Army in a major defence-tech breakthrough.
India’s SaaS Sector Crosses $15 Billion In FY24; IPO Wave Likely Ahead
India’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) sector generated over $15 billion in annual revenue in FY24, driven by more than 36 companies achieving $100 million in annualised recurring revenue (ARR), according to a report by JM Financial.
Goa Sees Record Tourist Footfall With Over 54 Lakh Visitors In First Half Of 2025
Goa welcomed over 54 lakh tourists in the first six months of 2025, marking a historic surge in tourist footfall, according to data from the state’s tourism department.
UPI Becomes World’s Most Used Real-Time Payment System; Processes 640 Million Transactions Daily
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has emerged as the world’s most used real-time payment system, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
EPFO Records Historic 2 Million Net Member Additions In May 2025
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added a record 2 million net members in May 2025, including 942,000 new employees, according to payroll data released on Monday.
RBI Says Indian Economy Remains Resilient Amid Global Trade Uncertainty
Despite global uncertainties around tariffs, the Indian economy remains resilient, supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Wednesday.