Bharat Express

Business

India’s private sector ended 2024 on a strong note, with the HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index rising to 60.7 in December.

The data the Ministry of Commerce and Industry shared revealed that WPI registered a decline to 8.63 in November from 13.54 in October owing to price relief in vegetables.

The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has provided a total of Rs 13,422 crore in loans to 9,431,000 street vendors.

Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday unveiled a ₹1,000 crore credit guarantee scheme to help farmers secure post-harvest loans more easily.

The Indian stock market opened lower on Tuesday, with significant selling pressure observed in the Nifty’s PSU Bank, financial services.

The Bombay High Court on Monday dismissed a petition challenging a power supply contract awarded by the Maharashtra government to Adani Group, terming the plea "unsubstantiated and reckless."

The surge came as part of the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. Apple produced $10 billion worth of iPhones in the first seven months of FY25, exporting $7 billion, the highest on record.

September had seen a nine-month high with Rs 57,724 crore of net inflows, highlighting the volatility in FPI trends. As of December 13, FPI investments in 2024 stand at Rs 7,747 crore, according to depository data.

Rural India now leads the toilet cleaner segment, contributing 52% of sales. A decade ago, urban areas dominated the market, with 82% of toilet cleaner buyers and 90% of floor cleaner users in cities.

The OSOP initiative, a government scheme designed to promote local crafts and products at railway stations across India.