Sidbi earnings boost: Net profit jumps 19.5% to record Rs 4,811 crore in FY25; balance sheet crosses Rs 5.6 lakh crore

The Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) on Monday reported a 19.5% rise in its net profit, touching an all-time high of Rs 4,811 crore for FY25 against Rs 4,026 crore a year earlier.Sidbi said its balance sheet crossed Rs 5.6 lakh crore during the year, with total assets growing 8.7% to Rs 5,68,238 […]

Bihar rail connectivity: 7 new trains flagged off including 3 Amrit Bharat express; passenger travel, economic activity set to get boost

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, on Monday inaugurated seven new trains in Bihar, including three Amrit Bharat Express services. The launch raises the total Amrit Bharat Express services originating from Bihar to 26 out of 30 nationwide, strengthening connectivity within the state and across the country.The newly flagged […]

Digital infra boost: Tata Communications wins GSTAT project; multi-crore deal to boost benches nationwide

Tata Communications has secured a “multi-crore” order from the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) to set up an end-to-end digital infrastructure covering network, IoT, cloud, and security solutions.The company said the project, aimed at streamlining GSTAT’s functioning, will provide seamless access across all benches nationwide, strengthen data security, and deliver a simplified user […]

World Heart Day 2025: Cardiologist shares supplements he eats every day to boost heart health

Rising heart-related incidents have put the spotlight on everything that makes heart health better. One of these is the role of supplements in heart health. Many want to know which supplements actually help keep the heart healthy. We spoke to Dr Vikrant Khese, cardiologist at Apollo Clinic, who shared his own supplement routine and gave […]

Amazon Great Indian Festival brings up to 80% off on walking pads to boost fitness at home

Working from home, unpredictable monsoon weather, and busy schedules often leave little time for the gym, making it hard to stay active. The Amazon Great Indian Festival offers up to 80% off on walking pads and under-desk treadmills. These compact, quiet, and space-saving fitness solutions let you walk, work, or multitask at home, transforming your […]

Economy

India, Russia discuss MoU to boost agricultural trade and technology collaboration

Union Minister of Agriculture and farmers’ welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev, in New Delhi on Friday. | Photo Credit: @ChouhanShivraj X/ANI Photo Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev on Friday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, with both sides expressing interest in […]

Economy

Piyush Goyal holds talks with Russian Deputy PM Dmitry Patrushev to boost trade, economic ties

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal with Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev during a meeting, on September 26, 2025. (@PiyushGoyal/X via PTI Photo) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday met Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral economic and trade ties between the […]

Economy

GST rate cut to boost consumption, provide a cushion against tariff impact, says Finmin report

Despite trade and tariff-related headwinds, India’s external sector has remained resilient | Photo Credit: sreeyashlohiya GST rate cut is likely to offset tariff impact besides leading to reduction in retail inflation, a Finance Ministry report said on Friday.  It also called for close monitoring of impact of $100 thousand H1B visa fee. Taking note of […]