New Delhi: Sumitomo Chemicals India Ltd reported a resilient performance in the first quarter of FY27, with profit after tax rising around 20 per cent year-on-year to Rs 214 crore, even as revenue remained broadly flat amid challenging monsoon conditions and weaker domestic demand. The company reported revenue of Rs 1,063 crore for the quarter. EBITDA increased 6 per cent...

New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya interacted with MY Bharat-NSS volunteers during the Independence Day celebrations at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, appreciating their participation and contribution to the national event. The MY Bharat-NSS volunteers attended the Independence Day programme as special guests, giving them an opportunity to witness the celebrations...

New framework focuses on institutional reform, convergence, digital governance and outcome-based monitoring for tribal development New Delhi: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram and Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Member, NITI Aayog, on Saturday jointly released the  National Framework for Strengthening of ITDAs and ITDPs and the Operational Guidelines for Strengthening of ITDAs and ITDPs , marking a major step...

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 16 (UDN): Tributes were paid to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary, remembering him as a distinguished nationalist, visionary statesman and exceptional orator who made significant contributions to India’s development and democratic traditions.  Pic credit : x.com/MohanMOdisha Vajpayee’s life and political legacy continue to inspire citizens across the country. His tenure in public life...

Mumbai: Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have continued to provide strong support to Indian equities, remaining net buyers in every week over the past month, while foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have shown signs of renewed buying interest. According to market data, DIIs have made cumulative purchases of Rs 38,715.18 crore over the last one month. In August so far, FII buying...

  Bikaner, 16th August 2026: Senco Gold & Diamonds is hosting an exclusive jewellery exhibition at its Bikaner store from 14th to 31st August 2026, as customers begin preparing for the upcoming festive and wedding season. At the heart of the exhibition is a celebration of jewellery craftsmanship, bringing together traditional Rajasthani jewellery, regional jewellery craftsmanship and the rich karigari...

  Bodh Gaya, Aug 16: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bodh Gaya marked India’s 80th Independence Day with a series of events on campus, bringing together students, faculty, and staff to commemorate the nation’s Independence and reflect on the values of responsibility, discipline, unity, and nation-building. The occasion also provided an opportunity to look back at IIM Bodh Gaya’s...

New Delhi: India’s manufacturing sector has recorded strong growth in recent years, with the Gross Value Added (GVA) of manufacturing at constant prices registering a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.88 per cent between 2022-23 and 2025-26, according to the Government of India. The government has attributed the momentum to a combination of policy interventions and structural reforms aimed...