India plans to reach 300 million tonnes of crude steel production capacity by 2030, Union Minister of State for Steel Bhupathiraju Srinivas Varma said on Friday. He made the remarks during a meeting with Sweden’s State Secretary for Energy, Business and Industry, Sara Modig, in the presence of Swedish Ambassador Jan Thesleff and other officials….

Mumbai is expected to see approximately 11,200 property registrations in October 2025, with stamp duty collections reaching Rs 1,004 crore, according to a report released on Friday. Year-to-date registrations rose 4 per cent compared with the same period last year, while revenue climbed 11 per cent due to steady buyer confidence, according to real estate…

The Unique Identification Authority of India said on Friday it has launched a strategic and technological review to guide Aadhaar’s development over the next decade through a new framework called Aadhaar Vision 2032. This effort responds to fast-changing technology and regulations. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology stated that the plan will strengthen Aadhaar’s…

India has moved to help Africa turn its mineral resources into industrial growth and shared prosperity, a report said on Friday. At the 20th CII India–Africa Business Conclave, Indian officials stressed partnerships that prioritize African ownership of critical minerals. Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary in India’s Ministry of External Affairs, stated that India’s strategy focuses…

India’s fiscal deficit for April–September stood at Rs 5.73 lakh crore, or 36.5 percent of the full-year budget estimate, according to government data released on Friday. The figure signals a well-managed fiscal position, supporting stable economic growth. Total receipts reached Rs 17.30 lakh crore, or 49.5% of the annual target, while expenditure totaled Rs 23.03…

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal called the acquisition of a UK hospital chain by Narayana Health a proud moment for India, highlighting the nation’s rising global healthcare capabilities. The Bengaluru-based group acquired Practice Plus Group Hospitals, which runs 12 facilities in the UK specializing in orthopedics, ophthalmology, and general surgery. Goyal praised Dr. Devi Prasad…

Pakistan’s KSE-100 index plunged more than 1,600 points to close at 158,465 amid rising geopolitical tensions and weak corporate earnings. Investors reacted to growing economic and regional uncertainty, triggering broad-based selling. Market analysts attributed the drop to strained relations between Pakistan and the Taliban, as well as disappointing results from major firms. Trading sentiment stayed…

Indian benchmark indices ended lower on Friday, wrapping up the week with broad-based losses. The Sensex dropped 466.75 points, or 0.55 percent, to close at 83,938.71, while the Nifty fell 155.75 points, or 0.60 percent, to 25,722.10. Analysts noted that the market’s broader structure remains intact as long as Nifty holds above 25,660. A close…

Vedanta Limited reported a 37 percent year-on-year drop in consolidated profit after tax to Rs 3,479 crore for the September quarter, down from Rs 5,603 crore a year earlier. Profit also fell 21.9 percent compared with the previous quarter. Revenue from operations rose 5.9 percent year-on-year to Rs 39,868 crore and increased over 4 percent…

Central GST officials in Delhi uncovered a Rs 31.95 crore tax fraud involving a company that claimed Input Tax Credit using fake invoices without any actual supply of goods or services. The company’s director was arrested and sent to 14 days of judicial custody after an investigation by the anti-evasion wing of the CGST Delhi…