Mumbai, Mar 20 (PTI) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said it has appointed Indranil Bhattacharyya as executive director (ED). As executive director, Bhattacharyya will look after the Department of Economic and Policy Research, the RBI said in a statement. The appointment is effective from March 19. Prior to his promotion as ED, …
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Bank of England Set to Keep Main UK Rate Unchanged at 4.50% Despite Gloomy Economic News
20 March 2025London, Mar 20 (AP) The Bank of England is set to keep UK interest rates unchanged Thursday even though the economy is barely growing and set for further uncertainty in light of the tariff policies being enacted by the Trump administration in the US. The nine-member Monetary Policy Committee is expected to keep the bank’s …

India’s ‘AI for All’ Mantra Backed by Concrete Action: Commerce and IT MoS Jitin Prasada
20 March 2025New Delhi, Mar 20 (PTI) India’s ‘AI for All’ mantra is backed by concrete action with the country leading in AI skill penetration and talent concentration, Union Minister Jitin Prasada said on Thursday as he urged industry leaders to prioritise research and development (R&D) to capitalise on India’s position as a global skill capital. Prasada, …

Gold Prices Soaring New High: Check Key Reasons Behind Surge
20 March 2025On March 20, 2025, Gold prices continued their rally for a 3rd consecutive day, reaching new record highs in major Indian cities. This surge followed the US Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged, as expected while signalling the possibility of two rate cuts by the end of the year. As of 12:00 PM, …

India’s Motorcycle Parts Exports See Strong Growth: Fueled by PLI Scheme
20 March 2025Over the past three years, India has experienced growth in motorcycle parts exports, driven by government initiatives such as the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. This program has bolstered domestic manufacturing and enhanced the sector’s global presence. Period Exports (₹ Crore) Exports (US$ Million) YOY (%) April-January FY22 4,833.27 US$ 558.05 – April-January FY25 6,142.55 US$ …

Startup Mahakumbh 2025: Top 5 Things to Know About India’s Biggest Start-up Event
20 March 2025As India solidifies its position as a global startup powerhouse, the much-anticipated Startup Mahakumbh 2025 is poised to become a landmark event in the country’s entrepreneurial journey. Scheduled to take place from April 3 to 5, 2025, at the iconic Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the event will bring together 3,000+ exhibiting startups, 1,000+ investors, …

India’s Growing Solar Manufacturing Capacity: Positive Future for the RE Sector
20 March 2025In recent years, India has made significant strides toward enhancing its solar manufacturing capabilities, thanks to a combination of expanding domestic production and proactive government measures. These developments have contributed to a positive shift in India’s solar landscape, positioning the nation as a key player in the global renewable energy sector. Progress in Domestic Solar …

US Fed Reserve Interest Rate Unchanged: Anticipates Two Rate Cut Later in 2025
20 March 2025On March 19, 2025, the US Federal Reserve decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged and indicated that it still anticipates two rate cuts later this year, although the outlook has become more uncertain. Slower Economic Growth The Fed has revised its expectations for slower economic growth this year and next, compared to its …

RBI Receives Double the Bids for ₹50,000-Crore OMO
19 March 2025The Reserve Bank of India received bids worth over ₹1.01 lakh crore in its open market operation (OMO) purchase, more than twice the notified amount of ₹50,000 crore. This move will help inject liquidity into the banking system, especially ahead of advance tax and GST payments, which are expected to drain funds. Liquidity Challenges Amid …

India, Malaysia Agree to Speed Up ASEAN FTA Review
19 March 2025New Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI) India and Malaysia have agreed to take steps to speed up the review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) for its substantial conclusion by 2025, the commerce ministry said on Tuesday. Malaysia is one of the key members of the 10-member ASEAN and chair of the group for …
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