Army, IAF, Navy Promised Faster Defence Buys

'Currently, it takes between two and three years to formulate the request for proposal for procuring specific military equipment for the armed forces. It should not be this way.' IMAGE: DRDO......

Private hospitals to boost cancer care, beds count

'Cancer incidence is projected to increase by 12.8 per cent by 2025 compared with 2020, necessitating more dedicated cancer treatment centres and specialised beds.' IMAGE: The Apollo hospital......

USAID Funding To India Declines Amid Trump's Freeze

'If the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation cuts funds, there could be more impact.' IMAGE: US President Donald J Trump holds a signed executive order in the Oval Office, February 10, 2025.......

Tariffs, earnings key for FII flows after Rs 1.54 trillion pullout in FY25

Global funds have pulled out Rs 1.54 trillion from domestic stocks in fiscal 2024 – 25 (FY25), the highest-ever outflow recorded so far, according to the data compiled by Business Standard.......

Urban unemployment rate unchanged at 6.4% in Q3FY25

Unemployment rate in urban areas during the third quarter (October-December) of FY25 remained unchanged at 6.4 per cent compared to the preceding quarter, according to the latest quarterly Periodic......

Capex slows in FY25 but key infrastructure, power players set to benefit

Post-election capital expenditure (capex) has been weak at 2 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in M9FY25. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The FY25 revised estimates (RE) indicate 7 per cent......

Indian tech sector revenues to grow 5% in FY25, cross $300 bn in FY26: Nasscom

Indian tech sector's revenues are set to grow 5.1 per cent to $282.6 billion in FY25, and likely to climb up further to $300 billion in FY26, lobby grouping Nasscom said on Monday. IMAGE: Kindly......