‘Made strong entry’: Amit shah hails semiconductor sector’s growth despite being ‘bit late’; confident of ‘exports soon’

NEW DELHI: India would soon establish itself in the semiconductor industry by starting exports, even though it’s entry was late, said Union home minister Amit Shah.“We have made a strong entry into the semiconductor industry, although a bit late. In no time, we will not only become self-reliant in the semiconductor sector, but will also…

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Rupee’s fall triggers fund transfer: Rich Indians rush to park money overseas; banks roll out additional regulations

Many Indians looking to transfer money overseas are facing tightened scrutiny from high street banks, demanding to provide detailed proof behind the origin of the funds. This comes as rupee continues to slide against the US dollar and many rush to move their funds abroad. Over the past month, at least two Mumbai-headquartered private sector…

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Fast food outlets at railway stations? Haldiram, WoW Momos & more —snack giants expect strong ROI, better growth

You might soon be able to grab your favourite bites from that one fast-food giant—right at your local railway station!Leading global and Indian restaurant and food chains have began approaching Indian Railways to seek clarity over the rules for setting up premium food and beverage outlets at railway stations. The fast food chains believe that…

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India to miss $1 trillion exports target? Exports struggle despite the FTA push — Here’s what’s happening

India’s ambition of exporting goods and services worth $1 trillion by the end of FY26 is likely to remain out of reach, Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) predicted in its latest report on Thursday, pointing to weak merchandise shipments due to weak global demand and increasing protectionist trends.Ajay Shrivastava, founder of the economic think tank,…

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Tier-2, Tier-3 cities to drive next phase of India’s premium housing growth

India’s premium and luxury housing segment is undergoing a structural expansion, with demand steadily moving beyond traditional metropolitan markets into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, according to industry reports and developers.As per Magicbricks, India the country’s luxury housing market is projected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35 per cent, expanding from…

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US markets today: Wall Street holds near record highs in holiday-thinned trade; stocks mark time as Christmas closure nears

US stocks were largely steady on Wednesday, hovering close to record levels as investors navigated a holiday-shortened session ahead of the Christmas break.In early trade, the S&P 500 was flat, a day after closing at its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 51 points, or 0.1%, while the Nasdaq composite slipped…

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Rail funding: IRFC extends Rs 9,821 crore loan to DFCCIL; World Bank debt refinanced in rupee terms

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has provided a Rs 9,821 crore loan to the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL) to refinance its foreign currency debt taken from the World Bank for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project, PTI reported.The rupee-denominated term loan agreement was signed between Rahul Kapoor, Director (Finance), DFCCIL, and…

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