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Stock market declines amid selling pressure ahead of additional US tariffs

August 26, 2025 revoi editor

The domestic equity indices ended the session with a decline on Tuesday amid worries over the US imposition of 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, scheduled to come into effect from Wednesday. Sensex ended the session at 80,786.54, down 849.37 points or 1.04 per cent. The 30-share index opened in negative territory at 81,377.39 […]

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EVs: PM Modi flags off the first e-Vitara; Suzuki to invest Rs. 70k cr in India

August 26, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Hailing Maruti Suzuki as a “brand ambassador of Make in India,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged off e-VITARA, Suzuki’s first global strategic Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), as its parent Suzuki Motor Corporation announced to invest Rs. 70,000 crores in India over the next six years. This investment will […]

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India’s Fisheries Sector: A Blue Revolution in Motion

August 26, 2025 revoi editor

India’s fisheries sector is transforming, emerging as a major driver of livelihoods, food security, and economic growth. Between 2013–14 and 2024–25, the country’s total fish production surged by an astounding 104%, rising from 96 lakh tonnes to 195 lakh tonnes. Much of this growth is propelled by inland fisheries, which expanded by 142% in the […]

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Indian markets open lower amid US tariff concerns

August 26, 2025 revoi editor

The Indian benchmark indices began the trading in red on Tuesday, after a draft notice published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed that US President Donald Trump plans to go ahead with 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods from Wednesday. The Nifty 50 fell 167.90 points, or 0.67 per cent, at 24,799, […]

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Oman sets target to welcome one million Indian tourists annually

August 25, 2025 revoi editor

The Sultanate of Oman has established an ambitious target to attract one million Indian tourists annually, building on the strong performance of 2024 when the country welcomed 700,000 visitors from India. This goal represents a significant expansion of Oman’s tourism strategy as it seeks to capitalise on deep cultural and economic ties with India while […]

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GeM crosses ₹15 lakh crore milestone in cumulative GMV since launch

August 25, 2025 revoi editor

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has achieved a milestone by surpassing ₹15 lakh crore in cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) since its inception in 2016. The development highlights the growing trust of buyers and sellers across India in GeM’s vision of creating a transparent, efficient and inclusive public procurement ecosystem. Over the past nine years, GeM […]

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Indian indices upbeat over global cues, IT stocks rise; Sensex up 329 points

August 25, 2025 revoi editor

Domestic equities kicked off the week on a positive note, lifted by favourable global cues and strong buying in IT majors. Sensex closed at 81,635.91 points, up 329.05 points or 0.40 per cent, while Nifty closed at 24,967.75 points, up 97.65 points or 0.39 per cent, respectively. Analysts say upside in the indices was limited […]

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From entrepreneurs to job creators: women leading India’s growth story

August 25, 2025 revoi editor

Women are emerging as the backbone of India’s economic growth, with rising workforce participation, entrepreneurial ventures, and leadership roles driving the nation’s march towards Viksit Bharat by 2047. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the women’s workforce participation rate (WPR) has nearly doubled from 22% in 2017-18 to 40.3% in 2023-24. The […]

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Lobbying: Amid Trump tariffs, Pak hires seven American firms; India hires two

August 25, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: The US imposed 25 percent tariffs on India, effective August 7, and an additional 25 percent as a penalty for importing Russian oil, effective August 27. It also imposed a 19 percent tariff on Pakistan. To counter Pakistani propaganda, for which Islamabad has hired seven American lobbying companies, India has […]

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Nifty, Sensex start week in green following Asian rally but FPI outflows, tariff concerns weigh on sentiment

August 25, 2025 revoi editor

Indian equity markets started the fresh week with gains in the opening session on Monday, taking positive cues from a rally across other Asian markets. However, foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and concerns over additional tariffs remain key challenges for the domestic indices to sustain the momentum. The BSE Sensex index opened at 81,501.06, higher […]