State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender, on Saturday said it has signed a Line of Credit agreement worth EUR 100 million with Agence Française de Développement (AFD) at its GIFT City branch in Gandhinagar to boost green financing.According to SBI, the funds raised under this partnership will support both climate mitigation projects…
Independence Day discounts gave India’s retail sector a much-needed boost, with footfalls and sales rising by 8-10% year-on-year across key shopping destinations. Industry executives say the revival in entry-to-mid segment demand has raised hopes of a strong festive season ahead.Electronics, particularly in affordable categories, along with groceries and apparel have seen healthy growth. Restaurants, too,…
BENGALURU: Chief Secretary of Karnataka, Shalini Rajneesh, on Saturday underscored the need for stronger collaboration between industry and academia, urging stakeholders to align education with emerging job roles.Speaking at the CII Southern Regional Council Meeting in Bengaluru, Rajneesh highlighted the state’s commitment to industry-friendly policies, youth empowerment, and inclusive skilling.“There is a greater need for…
NEW DELHI: India’s aviation sector is witnessing strong growth, supported by enhanced connectivity, improved airport infrastructure, and emerging potential in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Sunday.Speaking at a media briefing during the World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in Delhi, Amitabh Khosla, IATA’s Country Director for India, Nepal…
Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore after spending over nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to Boeing Starliner capsule issues, have safely returned to Earth. Originally scheduled for an eight-day mission, their stay extended significantly, culminating in a March return. Since then, both astronauts have been undergoing intensive physical rehabilitation to readjust to…
India’s services sector kicked off the new financial year with a positive note, with April’s PMI rising to 58.7 from 58.5 against the previous month, as per HSBC Services PMI data released by S&P GlobalBusiness growth in the sector was driven by stronger demand and a sharp rise in new orders in April, after a…
Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: The Indian rupee is expected to strengthen against the US dollar in the near term, driven by a combination of improving domestic fundamentals and a supportive global environment, according to a recent report by Bank of Baroda. The report, as per ANI, projects the rupee to trade in…
File photo- S P Singh Baghel (ANI) India needs stronger veterinary infrastructure and skilled professionals to support its rural economy, Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying S P Singh Baghel said on Saturday.Speaking at a national workshop on the occasion of World Veterinary Day, Baghel described veterinarians as “the backbone of…
Shane Watson feels that the Chennai Super Kings may have had a shot at winning the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru had MS Dhoni come up the batting order. RCB defeated CSK by 50 runs after posting a target of 197 runs at Chepauk to record a historic win. However, the main talking point was…
