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India Sporting Goods Fair Aims to Propel Manufacturing Sector

India Sporting Goods Fair Aims to Propel Manufacturing Sector

Rediff.com5 days ago

The 4th India Sporting Goods Fair (ISGF) is set to take place, showcasing athletic gear and equipment from across the country, as the government pushes to establish India as a global hub for sports goods manufacturing.

India Sporting Goods Fair Aims to Propel Manufacturing Sector

India Sporting Goods Fair Aims to Propel Manufacturing Sector

Rediff.com5 days ago

The 4th India Sporting Goods Fair (ISGF) showcases athletic gear and equipment from 75 exhibitors, highlighting the government's commitment to promoting sports goods manufacturing in India.

Insolvency Law Key to Improving Banking Sector Health, Says FM

Insolvency Law Key to Improving Banking Sector Health, Says FM

Rediff.com6 days ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated in the Lok Sabha that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has been a crucial factor in improving the health of India's banking sector, significantly aiding in the recovery of non-performing assets (NPAs).

Indian Aviation Sector Grapples with Aircraft Supply Chain Bottleneck

Indian Aviation Sector Grapples with Aircraft Supply Chain Bottleneck

Rediff.com7 days ago

Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu highlights challenges in aircraft procurement due to global supply chain disruptions, impacting India's aviation sector growth and expansion plans.

West Asia crisis: Govt mulls more relief packages for vulnerable sectors

West Asia crisis: Govt mulls more relief packages for vulnerable sectors

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Indian government is considering additional relief packages for vulnerable sectors like MSMEs to mitigate the impact of the ongoing West Asia crisis on the economy and inflation.

India's Clean Energy Sector Sees Recruitment Surge

India's Clean Energy Sector Sees Recruitment Surge

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

India's clean energy technology industry is experiencing rapid growth, with recruitment increasing significantly due to policy support and investments in green energy. However, challenges remain in talent availability, skills alignment, and gender diversity.

Airpay and MSCB Team Up to Expand Digital Payments in Maharashtra's Rural Co-operative Sector

Airpay and MSCB Team Up to Expand Digital Payments in Maharashtra's Rural Co-operative Sector

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Airpay Payment Services has partnered with Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB) to enable UPI-based digital payments across the lender's network in Maharashtra, aiming to accelerate financial inclusion in rural areas.

India's Services Sector Growth Eases Slightly in Feb

India's Services Sector Growth Eases Slightly in Feb

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

India's services sector experienced a slight moderation in growth during February, according to the HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index, with new order growth slowing and inflation picking up.

How AI is Transforming India's Telecom Sector, According to TRAI

How AI is Transforming India's Telecom Sector, According to TRAI

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti highlights the increasing importance of Artificial Intelligence in the design, management, and experience of telecom networks in India, noting its role in self-optimising networks, cybersecurity, and preparing for 6G technology.

IT Sector Faces Transition Amid AI Growth

IT Sector Faces Transition Amid AI Growth

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

A key industry leader acknowledged the India IT services sector faces a "painful" transition due to AI, but emphasized the industry's resilience and ability to adapt through reinvention and focusing on complex enterprise technology.

IT Sector Faces Transition Amid AI Growth

IT Sector Faces Transition Amid AI Growth

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

A key industry leader acknowledged the India IT services sector faces a "painful" transition due to AI, but emphasized the industry's resilience and ability to adapt through reinvention and focusing on complex enterprise technology.

Core Sector Growth Dips to 4% in January

Core Sector Growth Dips to 4% in January

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

India's eight core infrastructure sectors experienced a slowdown in production growth, reaching a two-month low of 4% in January. Crude oil and natural gas output declined, while refinery products remained flat. Overall growth for the April-January period was also lower compared to the previous fiscal year.

Bengaluru GAFX 2026 to Highlight AVGC-XR Sector

Bengaluru GAFX 2026 to Highlight AVGC-XR Sector

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The seventh edition of Bengaluru GAFX, a major AVGC-XR conference and exhibition, will be held from February 27, showcasing advancements in animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality.

UDF Criticises LDF Government Over Sabarimala Gold Loss and Health Sector Crisis

UDF Criticises LDF Government Over Sabarimala Gold Loss and Health Sector Crisis

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The Congress-led UDF in Kerala has criticised the ruling LDF over the Sabarimala gold loss cases, the issue of women's entry to the shrine, and the state's health sector, where government doctors and private nurses are striking over wages.

India's manufacturing sector growth jumps to 4-month high in Feb

India's manufacturing sector growth jumps to 4-month high in Feb

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

India's manufacturing sector experienced a significant growth spurt in February, reaching a four-month high driven by strong domestic demand, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI.

AI to Reshape IT Services Sector, Says Report

AI to Reshape IT Services Sector, Says Report

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

A Jefferies report warns that the IT services sector is set for a structural shift due to AI, requiring talent and operating model overhauls and increasing cyclicality.

India's defence exports surge 63% to record Rs 38,424 cr in FY 2025-26

India's defence exports surge 63% to record Rs 38,424 cr in FY 2025-26

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's defence exports reached a record high of Rs 38,424 crore in fiscal year 2025-26, marking a significant increase of over 62 per cent compared to the previous year, according to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

India's pharma exports cross $28 bn till Feb, grow over 5%

India's pharma exports cross $28 bn till Feb, grow over 5%

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's pharmaceutical exports have shown robust growth, reaching over USD 28 billion, despite global economic challenges. The sector is projected to reach USD 130 billion by 2030.

Private Banks Face CEO Talent Crunch

Private Banks Face CEO Talent Crunch

Rediff.com6 days ago

What is the reason behind this drying up of talent for the top post in private banks?

INOX Air Products Commissions Ultra-High Purity Oxygen Plant in India

INOX Air Products Commissions Ultra-High Purity Oxygen Plant in India

Rediff.com2 days ago

INOX Air Products has commissioned a new ultra-high purity liquid oxygen facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, to support India's growing semiconductor and solar manufacturing sectors, reducing reliance on imports.

Auto Driver Arrested After Robbing Woman in Gurugram

Auto Driver Arrested After Robbing Woman in Gurugram

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 54-year-old woman was robbed and thrown from an auto-rickshaw in Gurugram. Police swiftly arrested the driver and recovered the stolen items.

Gurugram: Man Arrested for Extorting Slum Dwellers on Government Land

Gurugram: Man Arrested for Extorting Slum Dwellers on Government Land

Rediff.com6 days ago

Gurugram Police arrested a man for illegally constructing a slum on government land and extorting money from its residents.

Delhi Family Attacked After Dispute; Police Arrest Suspects

Delhi Family Attacked After Dispute; Police Arrest Suspects

Rediff.com2 days ago

A family in Delhi's Rohini area was allegedly assaulted following a dispute, leading to arrests and the apprehension of juveniles.

Staggered Jet Fuel Price Hike to Shield Passengers from Steep Fare Rises

Staggered Jet Fuel Price Hike to Shield Passengers from Steep Fare Rises

Rediff.com4 days ago

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu announced that public sector oil marketing companies will implement a partial and staggered increase in jet fuel prices for domestic airlines, aiming to protect passengers from steep fare hikes.

Noida Student Jumps to Death from 28th Floor

Noida Student Jumps to Death from 28th Floor

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 21-year-old college student allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the 28th floor of her residential society in Noida's Sector 32. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, with family citing mental health concerns.

Iran conflict could shave off 1% point from India's FY27 GDP growth projections: EY

Iran conflict could shave off 1% point from India's FY27 GDP growth projections: EY

Rediff.com5 days ago

A new report suggests that prolonged conflict in the Middle East could significantly impact India's GDP growth and inflation.

India's services sector growth touches 2-month high in Jan

India's services sector growth touches 2-month high in Jan

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

India's services sector growth rose to a two-month high of 58.5 in January, on faster expansion in new business intake and output, prompting service providers to hire additional staff, a monthly survey said on Wednesday.

Manufacturing Boosts India's Industrial Production to 5.2% in February

Manufacturing Boosts India's Industrial Production to 5.2% in February

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's industrial production saw a 5.2 per cent increase in February, primarily fuelled by a significant improvement in the manufacturing sector, with 14 out of 23 industry groups recording positive growth.

India Relaxes Import Duties on Key Petrochemicals to Stabilise Supply Chains

India Relaxes Import Duties on Key Petrochemicals to Stabilise Supply Chains

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian government has waived customs duty on critical petrochemical products until June 30 to ensure supply stability and provide relief to consumers amid disruptions caused by the crisis in West Asia.

Delhi Police Nab Nigerian Woman with 1.25 Crore Cocaine Haul

Delhi Police Nab Nigerian Woman with 1.25 Crore Cocaine Haul

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police arrested a 42-year-old Nigerian national in Rohini and seized over 100 grams of cocaine worth approximately 1.25 crore.

Russia offers to boost oil, gas supplies to India amidst West Asia turmoil

Russia offers to boost oil, gas supplies to India amidst West Asia turmoil

Rediff.com2 days ago

Amidst global energy market volatility driven by the West Asia crisis, Russia has proposed increasing its crude oil and natural gas supplies to India, strengthening bilateral energy ties and aiming for USD 100 billion in annual trade by 2030.

Which Sectors Bore FPI Brunt In 2025?

Which Sectors Bore FPI Brunt In 2025?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

FPIs net sold equities worth Rs 1.7 trillion in 2025 -- the highest annual net sale on record.

Sensex, Nifty Recover to Close Higher Amidst Rupee Rebound

Sensex, Nifty Recover to Close Higher Amidst Rupee Rebound

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian stock markets recovered from early losses to close higher, driven by value buying in IT and banking shares and a rebound in the rupee.

Blast outside BJP headquarters in Chandigarh, NIA team rushed

Blast outside BJP headquarters in Chandigarh, NIA team rushed

Rediff.com4 days ago

An explosion occurred outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Chandigarh, prompting an investigation by police and the National Investigation Agency. A crude device is suspected to have been used, causing damage to a scooter parked nearby.

Indian Manufacturing Growth Hits Four-Year Low: What's Behind the Slowdown?

Indian Manufacturing Growth Hits Four-Year Low: What's Behind the Slowdown?

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's manufacturing sector growth slowed to a four-year low in March, impacted by cost pressures, competition, market uncertainty, and the Middle East conflict, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI.

Banks' gold loan portfolio surged 128% in Feb

Banks' gold loan portfolio surged 128% in Feb

Rediff.com5 days ago

Loans against gold jewellery in India surged by an impressive 128 per cent year-on-year to nearly 4.28 trillion in February 2026, according to the latest Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, significantly outpacing overall retail loan growth.

India's manufacturing sector recovers marginally in Jan

India's manufacturing sector recovers marginally in Jan

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

India's manufacturing sector activity witnessed a slight recovery in January, amid faster increase in new orders, even as business confidence slipped to its lowest level in three-and-a-half years, a monthly survey said on Monday.

Chandigarh Police Identify Suspects in BJP Office Blast Case

Chandigarh Police Identify Suspects in BJP Office Blast Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Chandigarh police have identified two suspects in connection with the recent blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the individuals involved in the incident, which occurred on Wednesday.

Hat-trick or heartbreak? Minister Veena faces tight contest in Aranmula

Hat-trick or heartbreak? Minister Veena faces tight contest in Aranmula

Rediff.com2 days ago

Aranmula, Kerala, prepares for Assembly elections with a focus on development, health sector performance, and religious sentiments, as incumbent Health Minister Veena George faces challenges from Congress and BJP candidates.

India's Telecom Subscriber Base Crosses 1.32 Billion Mark, Driven by Broadband Growth

India's Telecom Subscriber Base Crosses 1.32 Billion Mark, Driven by Broadband Growth

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's total telephone subscriber base reached 1,321.31 million by the end of February 2026, marking a 0.56 per cent monthly growth, primarily fuelled by a significant surge in broadband adoption.