Core sector industries clock 3.8 per cent growth in March

IANS | April 21, 2025 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The combined index of eight core industries increased by 3.8 per cent in March 2025, as compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Monday.

Apple achieves its best-ever first quarter shipments in India

IANS | April 21, 2025 4:35 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Apple achieved its best-ever first quarter shipments (Q1 2025) in India, driven by strong iPhone 16 series momentum and compelling offers across ecommerce and large format retailers (LFRs) during the Republic Day promotions, a report said on Monday.

EPFO adds 16.1 lakh members in February as employment rises

IANS | April 21, 2025 4:15 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Monday announced a net addition of 16.10 lakh members in February this year. The year-on-year analysis reveals a growth of 3.99 per cent in net payroll additions compared to the same month last year, reflecting increased employment opportunities and heightened awareness of employee benefits, bolstered by the EPFO's effective outreach initiatives, according to an official statement.

India close to finalising comprehensive bilateral trade deal with US

IANS | April 21, 2025 2:15 PM

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) India is close to finalising a comprehensive Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US, which is expected to facilitate zero-duty imports under the production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes and enhance bilateral trade, targeted to reach $500 billion by 2030, according to a report released on Monday.

Govt directs Google to remove Chinese app for showing wrong map of India

IANS | April 21, 2025 1:25 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), along with the Survey of India (SoI), has directed US tech giant Google to remove the Chinese chat app ‘Ablo’ from its Play Store, as the app is not correct in its depiction of India’s territorial borders.