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Unsettling signs emerge for IT investors

New Delhi, March 17 -- At the start of 2025, the Indian information technology (IT) sector was poised to see a reversal of fortunes during the year. Robust US economic growth and interest rate cuts by... Read More


Top stock picks today: MarketSmith India's stock recommendations for 17 March

New Delhi, March 17 -- Nifty 50: How the benchmark index performed on 13 March India's benchmark index, Nifty 50, ended 73 points lower, slipping below 22,400 on Thursday, 13 March, despite softer in... Read More


Currency Buzz: INR climbs on positive domestic equities; dollar weakness overseas

Mumbai, March 17 -- The Indian rupee appreciated 24 paise to close at 86.81(provisional) against the US dollar on Monday on positive domestic equities and weakness of the American currency in the over... Read More


Demand for work under rural jobs scheme rising amid slowing economic growth

New Delhi, March 17 -- Demand for work under the central government's rural jobs scheme has seen a steady rise over the past six months, potentially reflecting broader growth challenges facing the Ind... Read More


Pakistan secures $20 billion world bank support for economic growth

Pakistan, March 17 -- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with the World Bank team to discuss Pakistan's 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF), backed by a $20 billion commitment. The meetin... Read More


No pay or pension hike for government employees in upcoming budget

Pakistan, March 17 -- The federal government has confirmed there will be no increase in salaries or pensions for public sector employees. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb delivered this news in a w... Read More


Delhi CM Rekha Gupta holds key meeting with MPs on 'Viksit Delhi Budget 2025'

New Delhi, March 17 -- The Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held an important meeting with the city's Members of Parliament (MPs) on Monday to discuss the 'Viksit Delhi Budget 2025', a release said. ... Read More


IndusInd Bank bears may be about to get a whipping

Mumbai, March 17 -- IndusInd Bank's beaten-down shares may be prime for a rebound, for now, as the central bank's weekend assurance revives investor confidence, sparking a scramble for its shares. Th... Read More


Mint Primer | Has the home property market peaked in cities?

New Delhi, March 17 -- The homogeneity of sales and price growth across the top cities post pandemic is waning. HSBC Securities said in a 27 February report that while the National Capital Region (NCR... Read More


Tamil Nadu police detains BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan for protesting against alleged TASMAC scam

Chennai, March 17 -- The Tamil Nadu police on Monday detained Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundararajan for protesting against the alleged Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limi... Read More