Economy

India’s pharma exports rise 5.21% to $7.57 bn in Q1 FY26

In the last financial year pharmaceuticals exports increased 9.39% to $30.47 billion from $27.85 billion in FY 2023-24.  Pharmaceutical exports rose 5.21 per cent to $7.57 billion in the first quarter of the current financial year compared to the corresponding quarter of previous fiscal. The growth in exports during the quarter was led by formulations and […]

Indian exporters get support under new EPM scheme: Government plans Rs25,000 crore package; launch two new programs to curb tariff impact

NEW DELHI: The government is preparing a support package worth about Rs 25,000 crore under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, to strengthen Indian exporters over the next six financial years (2025-31). PTI sources said the initiative aims to provide affordable credit, improve market access, and cushion exporters from the […]

Sydney Sweeney’s co-star Halsey slams trolls boycotting their film over American Eagle controversy | Hollywood

Published on: Aug 24, 2025 06:46 pm IST Sydney Sweeney received harsh criticism for her most recent American Eagle commercial campaign. Her Americana co-star Halsey has defended the film.  Sydney Sweeney has been all over social media in the wake of her controversial jeans campaign. She also stars in the new film Americana, which underperformed […]

Oil PSU results: BPCL beats IOC and HPCL in June quarter profit; per-pump sales emerge industry best

State-owned fuel retailers experienced significant profit surge in Q1 FY26, with a combined net profit of Rs 16,184 crore, driven by robust petrol and diesel marketing margins. BPCL led with a net profit of Rs 6,124 crore and a GRM of $4.88 per barrel. These gains offset inventory losses and unresolved LPG subsidy burdens. State-owned […]

Is your posture putting you at risk of a slipped disc? Orthopedist reveals 4 common mistakes and 7 tips to fix | Health

Not all postures are healthy for your spine. People with a sedentary lifestyle are particularly at risk of a slipped disc due to poor sitting, standing, or walking habits. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr S. D. Abrol, orthopaedics and joint replacement surgeon, Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals said, “Our spine has natural curves […]

Economy

Enhancing Competitiveness: Align domestic reforms with shifting global order, says CII

These measures, said CII, span macroeconomic stability, factor markets, energy, trade, and sustainability, and are designed to deliver inclusive growth and position India as a global leader. | Photo Credit: bluebay2014 New Delhi Rising geopolitical shifts along with the twin transitions of “green and digital” demand that India further deepen reforms to sustain high growth […]

Rs 2,929 crore loan fraud: After SBI, Bank of India tags Anil Ambani and RCom accounts as fraud; violation of terms cited

NEW DELHI: Bank of India classified the loan account of debt-ridden Reliance Communications (RCom) as fraudulent and also named its former director Anil Ambani, citing alleged diversion of funds in 2016, according to a regulatory filing.The move comes after State Bank of India (SBI) took a similar step in June this year. SBI had alleged […]