Business & Economy

New Delhi, February 14:India has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing electronics export hub, with electronics now becoming the country’s second-largest export sector. However, to establish itself as a true global leader in the massive $4.6 trillion global electronics market, India must move beyond assembly-based manufacturing and focus on producing high-value components, improving value addition, and strengthening supply chain integration. This was highlighted by NITI Aayog in its latest report released on Friday as part of the Trade Watch Quarterly publication. India’s Growing Share in Global Electronics Demand According to the report, India’s share in global electronics demand has expanded at a rapid pace. Between 2015 and 2024, India’s electronics demand grew at an impressiv...

New Delhi, February 14:In a major step towards expanding pension coverage and making the National Pension System (NPS) more accessible, UPI users will soon be able to open their NPS accounts simply by scanning a QR code, according to the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). PFRDA Chairman Sivasubramanian Raman announced on Friday that the regulator is working on simplifying onboarding for NPS subscribers through digital platforms. He said the initiative could potentially benefit more than 80 crore UPI users, as most of them already have KYC records available with banks. NPS Account Opening in Just Three Steps Raman revealed that the process will soon be made extremely simple. With the help of the NPCI’s UPI platform, users will be able to open an NPS account ...

New Delhi, February 14:Kavita Mishra from Karnataka has emerged as a shining example of determination, resilience, and entrepreneurship. Once forced to reject a promising job offer from Infosys due to pressure from her in-laws, she refused to let her dreams fade away. Instead, she transformed barren land into a thriving integrated farming venture and is now earning nearly ₹40 lakh annually. Originally from Dharwad district in Karnataka, Kavita never imagined that farming would become her profession after her marriage in 1996. Coming from a conservative middle-class Kannada family, she faced restrictions that prevented married women from working outside the home. Infosys Offer Rejected Under Family Pressure Despite completing a diploma in Computer Science from Karnataka University ...

New Delhi, February 14:In yet another remarkable example of wealth creation in the Indian stock market, shares of RDB Infrastructure and Power Limited have delivered massive multibagger returns to long-term investors. The stock, which was once available at just ₹1.38 per share, has surged to around ₹64, transforming small investments into substantial fortunes. Over the last five years, the company’s share price has jumped by nearly 4,537%, making it one of the most impressive wealth-generating stocks in recent times. ₹1 Lakh Investment Becomes ₹46 Lakh The stock’s extraordinary rise has significantly boosted investor wealth. Market analysts highlight that if an investor had invested ₹1 lakh in the stock five years ago and held it patiently, the investment would now be worth approx...

Mumbai, February 14:India’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a significant decline during the week ended February 6, 2026, primarily due to a steep fall in the value of the country’s gold reserves, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. The RBI reported that India’s total forex reserves dropped by $6.711 billion, bringing the overall reserves down to $717.064 billion. This fall comes after a sharp rise of $14.361 billion in the previous week. India’s forex reserves had earlier touched a record high of $723.774 billion in the week ended January 30, 2026. Gold Reserves Witness Major Decline The sharp reduction in forex reserves was largely driven by a steep fall in the valuation of India’s gold holdings. During the review period, the value of g...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the ET Now Global Business Summit 2026 on Friday, said India is rapidly moving towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy, and this growing strength is the main reason why developed countries are now eager to sign Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with India. Addressing business leaders and global stakeholders, the Prime Minister explained that such agreements were rare before 2014 because India lacked credibility and stability on the global economic stage. He compared India’s earlier condition to that of a “poor village girl,” suggesting that wealthy nations did not see India as an attractive or reliable partner at that time. “Why Would Anyone Trust India Then?” PM Modi strongly criticized the governance environment during the UPA era,...

Gold and silver prices witnessed a steep fall in the national capital’s bullion market on Friday, reflecting weak demand and cautious sentiment among investors. Silver recorded a major decline of 5.03%, plunging by ₹13,500 per kilogram, while gold also weakened significantly. According to the All India Sarafa Association, silver prices dropped to ₹2,55,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes), compared to ₹2,68,500 per kg in the previous session. The sharp fall has surprised market participants, marking one of the biggest single-day declines in recent times. Gold prices also slipped notably. The rate of 99.9% pure gold fell by ₹2,400, closing at ₹1,58,500 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). In the previous trading session, gold had closed at ₹1,60,900 per 10 grams. Why Did Prices Fa...

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New Delhi, February 13:The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a new rule requiring passengers to provide their mobile number and email ID at the time of booking flight tickets. The directive applies whether the booking is done directly by the passenger or through a travel agent, online portal, or any third-party service. Airline or agent contact numbers cannot be substituted. Reason Behind the Rule The decision comes after the December 2025 IndiGo flight cancellations, where approximately 4,500 flights were grounded, affecting nearly 9.82 lakh passengers. Poor communication during the cancellations led to passengers arriving at airports unaware that their flights had been canceled. Many were also delayed in receiving refunds and compensations because airlines did...

New Delhi, February 13:With the implementation of the new labour codes, workers across India are hopeful of salary increases. However, industry experts suggest that while wage revisions may occur, the impact will likely be modest for most sectors. Specialized industries such as IT may see a slightly different trend. Impact on Salary Structures Since the new labour codes came into effect in November 2025, companies have seen a rise in costs associated with gratuity, overtime, bonuses, and leave encashment. This is because these benefits are now calculated based on the new definitions of salary. Some companies, especially in the IT sector with large employee bases, reported lower profits in the last quarter due to one-time expenses and provisions arising from the new rules. Salary H...