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TREND | 28 Mar 2025

CAD widens to $11.5 billion in Q3 FY25 due to higher merchandise trade deficit

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However, from $10.4 billion in the year ago quarter, the current account deficit (CAD) unchanged at 1.1 per cent in terms of percentage of GDP.

India's current account deficit widens to 1.1% of GDP in Q3 FY25

Business Standard | 28 Mar 2025 4 more

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TREND | 28 Mar 2025

US Consumer Spending Barely Rises, Key Inflation Gauge Picks Up

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Inflation-adjusted consumer spending edged up 0.1% after falling in January by the most in nearly four years.

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TREND | 27 Mar 2025

Digital Media Surpasses Television, Clinch 32% Of 2024's Media Revenue

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India's media and entertainment sector reached a valuation of Rs 2.5 lakh crore in 2024, contributing 0.73% to the nation's GDP.

Indian billionaires hold a third of country's GDP; Adani biggest wealth gainer

Business Line | 27 Mar 2025 9 more

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TREND | 27 Mar 2025

Crypto market update: Bitcoin holds strong, Ethereum faces pressure

Business Standard

Market analysts suggest that the recent movements in the crypto market reflect a mix of resilience and caution. Investors should keep an eye on US jobless claims and GDP data due later today

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TREND | 26 Mar 2025

NPPA to allow 1.74% hike in MRP of scheduled drugs in line with WPI rise

Business Standard

With this, manufacturers will be allowed to increase the maximum retail price (MRP) of scheduled formulations on the basis of WPI without needing any prior approval from the government in this regard

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TREND | 26 Mar 2025

Number Of Registered MSMEs To Reach Nine Crore By 2029

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The MSME sector contributes more than 30% of GDP, 36% of manufacturing output, and over 45% of exports.

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TREND | 25 Mar 2025, 12:30PM

Bain Capital's Stake Buy In Manappuram Finance To Strengthen Governance, Says Fitch Rating

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The transaction is subject to regulatory and other approvals. It is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

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TREND | 24 Mar 2025

Unemployment down, per capita GDP up since 2017: UP CM on 8 yrs of govt

Business Standard

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday highlighted Uttar Pradesh's economic progress and welfare initiatives as he marked eight years of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the state. He noted that the unemployment rate had significantly dropped, per capita income had risen, and UP was on its way to becoming a USD 1 trillion economy. "The unemployment rate in Uttar Pradesh has come down to less than 3 per cent now from 19 per cent in 2016," Adityanath said at a press conference in Lucknow. He added that per capita income, which was Rs 46,000 in 2017, has now reached Rs 1,24,000, showcasing a strong economic turnaround. Adityanath stated that Uttar Pradesh had transformed from a deficit economy into a revenue-surplus state. "We have not imposed any additional taxes on the public, yet we have delivered significant economic results," he said. The state's banking sector has also expanded, with banking transactions now totalling Rs 29.66 lakh crore. Highlighting...

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TREND | 24 Mar 2025

JSW Steel stock extends rally to 6th day, hits fresh all-time high. What's fuelling this surge?

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Investors are favouring metal stocks amid a market rebound, with JSW Steel shares achieving a record high. A proposed 12% safeguard duty on select imports and bullish analyst projections contribute to this optimism. Fitch anticipates a 10% growth in India's steel demand in FY26.

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TREND | 23 Mar 2025

Southern states reject population formula, seek GDP-based representation

Business Standard

Southern states reject population-based formula, demand GDP-based representation and legal safeguards against unfair redistribution. Archis Mohan writes