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Bright days ahead for India, emerging market equities in 2021 and beyond

The performance of Indian equities will mirror a larger trend of EMs doing better than developed markets

Bright days ahead for India, emerging market equities in 2021 and beyond
Updated On : 22 Jan 2021 | 1:16 AM IST

India's Covid vaccine diplomacy in south Asia pushes back against China

Myanmar and the Seychelles are next in line to get free consignments as India uses its strength as one of the world's biggest makers of generic drugs to build friendships

India's Covid vaccine diplomacy in south Asia pushes back against China
Updated On : 21 Jan 2021 | 11:09 PM IST

Tesla might face a bumpier ride breaking into India after China success

Elon Musk all but confirmed Tesla will enter India, sparking jubilation among fans, some of whom have had electric cars on order for years. But it may prove the company's hardest market to crack yet

Tesla might face a bumpier ride breaking into India after China success
Updated On : 20 Jan 2021 | 10:52 PM IST

India starts Covid vaccine exports to neighbours, but Pakistan opts out

Many low and middle-income countries are relying on India, the world's biggest vaccine maker, for supplies to start COVID-19 immunisation programmes and bring an end to their outbreaks

India starts Covid vaccine exports to neighbours, but Pakistan opts out
Updated On : 20 Jan 2021 | 6:28 PM IST

Indian budgets have supplied an invaluable public good, a stable democracy

It is not just RBI which has delivered stability but also Indian budgets which have delivered social and political stability through fiscal policy

Indian budgets have supplied an invaluable public good, a stable democracy
Updated On : 18 Jan 2021 | 11:57 AM IST

India kicks off massive vaccine drive as fears loom over safety of jabs

At hospitals and vaccination centers in major Indian cities -- from Mumbai to New Delhi -- a total of 224,301 people received vaccines over the weekend

India kicks off massive vaccine drive as fears loom over safety of jabs
Updated On : 18 Jan 2021 | 8:59 AM IST

Low turnout for the shot as six states vaccinate 17,000 on Sunday

Many adoopt wait-and-watch approach as confidence about safety and efficacy of the jab is low

Low turnout for the shot as six states vaccinate 17,000 on Sunday
Updated On : 18 Jan 2021 | 12:31 AM IST

Indian economy may contract 25% in current fiscal: Economist Arun Kumar

The Indian economy is not recovering as fast as the government claims and the country's economy may contract 25 per cent in the current financial year, noted economist Arun Kumar said on Sunday

Indian economy may contract 25% in current fiscal: Economist Arun Kumar
Updated On : 17 Jan 2021 | 3:05 PM IST

India's active Covid cases fall below 2% of total caseload for first time

The share of India's active Covid-19 cases, which stand at 208,826, has fallen below 2 per cent of the total caseload for the first time, the Union health ministry said on Sunday

India's active Covid cases fall below 2% of total caseload for first time
Updated On : 17 Jan 2021 | 2:41 PM IST

Snapdeal, 4 Indian shopping complexes figure in US Notorious Markets List

Snapdeal, along with four Indian shopping complexes, two of them in New Delhi alone, have figured in the latest 2020 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy

Snapdeal, 4 Indian shopping complexes figure in US Notorious Markets List
Updated On : 15 Jan 2021 | 8:06 AM IST

Brazil prepares to bring 2 million Covid-19 vaccine doses from India

Brazil on Thursday said that it has begun preparations to bring two million doses of coronavirus vaccine from India

Brazil prepares to bring 2 million Covid-19 vaccine doses from India
Updated On : 15 Jan 2021 | 7:19 AM IST

US Congressman praises India for supplying Covid-19 vaccines to neighbours

A top American Congressman has applauded India for its plans to supply Covid-19 vaccines to its neighbours and partners around the world

US Congressman praises India for supplying Covid-19 vaccines to neighbours
Updated On : 15 Jan 2021 | 7:13 AM IST

Former AIIMS director, other experts slam skeptics of Covid-19 vaccine

Former AIIMS director Tirath Das Dogra along with a group of 49 doctors have come forward in support of the Made in India Covid-19 vaccines and slammed those questioning their efficacy

Former AIIMS director, other experts slam skeptics of Covid-19 vaccine
Updated On : 15 Jan 2021 | 6:44 AM IST

India's December wholesale inflation slows to 1.22% as food prices ease

The wholesale price-based inflation slowed to 1.22 per cent in December on easing food prices, as per government data released on Thursday

India's December wholesale inflation slows to 1.22% as food prices ease
Updated On : 14 Jan 2021 | 1:21 PM IST

As food prices ease, wholesale inflation comes down to 1.22% in December

India's wholesale price based inflation eased to 1.22% in December from a year earlier, helped mainly by a lower increase in food prices

As food prices ease, wholesale inflation comes down to 1.22% in December
Updated On : 14 Jan 2021 | 12:31 PM IST

Petrol, diesel rise 25p/ltr on second consecutive day, reach new highs

Petrol and diesel prices rose sharply by 25 paisa per litre on Thursday, second consecutive day

Petrol, diesel rise 25p/ltr on second consecutive day, reach new highs
Updated On : 14 Jan 2021 | 12:06 PM IST

India records 16,946 new coronavirus infections, active cases at 213,603

India's Covid-19 caseload increased to 1,05,12,093 with 16,946 infections being reported in a day, according to Union health ministry data updated on Thursday

India records 16,946 new coronavirus infections, active cases at 213,603
Updated On : 14 Jan 2021 | 11:20 AM IST

India face lasting Corona damage; growth to be 6.5% in medium term: Fitch

The Indian economy will suffer lasting damage from the coronavirus crisis and after an initial strong rebound in FY22 growth will slow to around 6.5 per cent a year over FY23-FY26, Fitch said

India face lasting Corona damage; growth to be 6.5% in medium term: Fitch
Updated On : 14 Jan 2021 | 10:45 AM IST

122 Bangladesh armed force personnel to join India's R Day Parade

Bangladesh Armed Forces, which fought and bled together with their Indian counterparts 50 years ago, will participate in the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on January 26, at Rajpath

122 Bangladesh armed force personnel to join India's R Day Parade
Updated On : 14 Jan 2021 | 7:59 AM IST

Objective is to win conflicts with home-made weapons: CDS Gen Rawat

After the government approved a deal to buy 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas fighter jets, Chief of Defence Staff General Rawat said it is a boost for the Centre's Make in India initiative

Objective is to win conflicts with home-made weapons: CDS Gen Rawat
Updated On : 14 Jan 2021 | 7:05 AM IST