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Beijing, March 5 China announced on Thursday that it would increase its defence budget by over 10 per cent, to USD 275 billion, about USD 25 billion more than last year, as it accelerates the modernisation of its armed forces to keep pace with the US military.Approximately 1.9 trillion yuan...

New Delhi, March 4 Zinc prices fell by 25 paise to Rs 329.75 per kg in futures trading on Wednesday, as speculators reduced their exposure, following negative signals from the spot market.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc contracts for April delivery declined by 25 paise, or 0.08 percent...

Chandigarh, March 3 Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Tuesday that the AAP government has reduced the debt-to-GSDP ratio to 44.47 per cent, a decrease of four percentage points, and also claimed that it was spending 85 per cent of its borrowings on servicing old debt raised by...

Karachi, March 2 The Pakistan Stock Exchange recorded its biggest single-day drop on Monday when the KSE-100 benchmark index plunged by 16,089.17 points.The KSE-100 index fell to 151,972, down 2.99 points, representing a 9.57 per cent drop from its previous close, the largest single-day loss...

Mumbai, March 2 India's current account deficit (CAD) increased to USD 13.2 billion, or 1.3 per cent of GDP, in the December quarter, compared to USD 11.3 billion (1.1 per cent of GDP) in the previous year, mainly due to a larger trade deficit, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of...

New Delhi, February 26 Gold prices fell by Rs 539 to Rs 1,60,606 per 10 grams in futures trading on Thursday, due to a decline in spot demand.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold contracts for April delivery traded lower by Rs 539, or 0.33 per cent, at Rs 1,60,606 per 10 grams in a trading...

New Delhi, February 25 Zinc prices rose by Rs 2.15 to Rs 330.45 per kg in futures trading on Wednesday, as traders remained cautious due to a lack of new catalysts.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc contracts for March delivery increased by Rs 2.15, or 0.65 percent, to Rs 330.45 per kg...

February 24, New Delhi – India's economy is estimated to have grown by 8.1% in the third quarter of the current financial year. This is according to a report released by the State Bank of India. The report's high-frequency indicators point to resilient economic activity despite global headwinds...

The country's economy is estimated to have grown by 8.1 percent in the third quarter of the current fiscal year. This was stated in a research report released today by the State Bank of India. According to the report, high-frequency indicators suggest that economic activity remained resilient in...

New Delhi, February 23 Copper futures rose by ₹2.35 to ₹1,198.40 per kg on Monday due to increased spot demand.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for March delivery increased by ₹2.35 or 0.2%, to ₹1,198.40 per kilogram, with a trading volume of 12,014 lots.Analysts attributed...

Washington, February 22 – President Donald Trump used a White House governors’ dinner to declare what he called a sweeping national turnaround, outline plans for a new ballroom at the presidential residence, and project confidence ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.Addressing...

New Delhi, February 18 Zinc prices rose by Rs 2.45 to Rs 323.30 per kg in futures trading on Wednesday, as traders remained cautious due to a lack of new catalysts.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc contracts for March delivery edged up by Rs 2.45, or 0.76 per cent, to Rs 323.30 per kg...

Amaravati, February 18 Andhra Pradesh is falling short of its revenue targets, achieving only 61 percent of the targeted Rs 2.18 lakh crore, while also exceeding its borrowing target by over Rs 10,000 crore, according to the CAG, even though the fiscal year 2025-26 is still two months away...

New Delhi, February 16 The unemployment rate among persons aged 15 years and above in the country rose slightly to 5 per cent in January this year from 4.8 per cent in December 2025, according to a government survey released on Monday.The unemployment rate (UR) or joblessness recorded a...

Chennai, February 15 – The Tamil Nadu government is expected to release its second Economic Survey on Monday (February 16, 2026), a day before the presentation of the interim budget for 2026-27 in the State Assembly.The document, prepared by the State Planning Commission with substantial...

New Delhi, February 11 India has presented to the BRICS nations its priorities for its chairmanship of the grouping under the theme "building for resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability."New Delhi briefed the member nations on the focus areas at the first meeting of BRICS...