Budget 2025 may prioritize Railways over Highways, says Nuvama Report, ET Infra
The upcoming Union Budget for 2025-26 is expected to focus more on the railways sector than highways, according to a report by Nuvama. This marks a significant shift in infrastructure priorities, with railways likely to receive increased budgetary allocations. In the previous financial year (FY24), the highways sector received an
Jaishankar to meet UAE leadership to discuss enhancement of bilateral ties
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates where he will meet the country’s top leadership to advance the India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership. “During the visit, EAM will meet the leadership of the UAE to review the close partnership between the two countries
2024 N-E monsoon ends, but easterly waves may bring odd showers
North-east monsoon rains have ceased over Kerala & Mahe, south interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, Rayalaseema and adjoining areas of Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam on Monday, exactly a month after the normal date. The 2024 season may come to an end, but an easterly wave crossing southern
Reliance Industries plans massive ecosystem in Navi Mumbai, including data centres and logistics
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries is planning massive investments in Navi Mumbai, to set up an industrial township that will have an entire ecosystem consisting of industries, logistics infrastructure, data centres, retail, and other infrastructure to support the ecosystem, sources said. The infrastructure will be built in Navi Mumbai IIA
‘Biggest stock market crash coming…’: Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad makes big prediction
His 2013 publication, “Rich Dad’s Prophecy,” previously cautioned about an unprecedented market collapse. (AI image) Biggest stock market crash coming? The author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” Robert Kiyosaki, has made a striking prediction about the stock market’s future. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) he shared that February
Retailers posted 5% growth in December: Retailers Association of India
Retailers reported 5 per cent growth impacted by inflationary pressures in December over same period last year , as per the latest survey by Retailers Association of India (RAI). The industry is now hoping for measures in the upcoming budget to boost consumption. The 57th Retail Business Survey, is for
BrahMos deal soon? India may extend Line of Credit to Indonesia for sale of BrahMos missiles
BrahMos CEO Jaiteerth R Joshi met with Subianto in PM Modi’s presence. BrahMos missile deal: The potential sale of BrahMos missiles, a joint India-Russia development, was the primary focus during the summit between PM Narendra Modi and Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday. India is considering extending a Line of
Apple in talks with Kalyani Group’s Bharat Forge for components manufacturing in India
Apple has been actively expanding its Indian supplier network over the past two years. (AI image) Apple has initiated talks with Bharat Forge, a Kalyani Group company, to potentially include them as a vendor in India, according to informed sources. The collaboration would involve Bharat Forge manufacturing various components and
Budget 2025 expectations: Two critical areas FM Nirmala Sitharaman should focus on
Budget 2025 expectations: If India were a Formula 1 team, alarm bells would already be ringing. (AI image) By Bikash Narayan MishraBudget 2025 expectations: If India were a Formula 1 team, alarm bells would already be ringing. The track ahead is challenging, rival teams are growing more unpredictable, and it’s
Stock market today: BSE Sensex crashes over 500 points; Nifty50 below 23,000
The upcoming week is crucial for both the equity markets and the economy, as the Union Budget is set to be presented on February 1. (AI image) Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, tanked in trade today. While BSE Sensex dipped over 500 points,