New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India is rapidly emerging as a global leader in sustainable development, as it is not just following the global climate agenda but developing its own positive approach to a green future as a pathway to economic prosperity and a strong nation.By combining strong political leadership, a thriving private sector, and a deeply rooted philosophical connection to nature, India is proving that a green future is not only possible but also a direct route to prosperity and power, a…

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is projected to garner Rs 35,000-40,000 crore in FY26 if the road assets identified by the authority are monetised in a timely manner, a report showed on Wednesday.This is based on the median valuation multiple of 0.62 times seen across the 10 awarded toll-operate-transfer (TOT) bundles over the last three years.This would mark a healthy improvement from the Rs. 24,399 crore monetised in FY2025. Moreover, this would exceed …

Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Global Capability Centres (GCCs) acted as the major driver of India’s commercial real estate sector, with leasing projected to grow by 15–20 per cent over the next two years, said a report on Wednesday.GCCs are projected to lease 60–65 million square feet of Grade A office space by 2027, according to a report by real estate services firm Colliers.These centres have leased around 100 million square feet in India’s top seven cities since 2021, accounting for 36 per cent…

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Wishing Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, industry leaders on Wednesday hailed his leadership and vision, describing the Prime Minister as a leader who works 24/7, and has transformed India’s global presence.Sanjiv Goenka, chairman of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, said PM Modi is somebody who works around the clock and thinks about India all the time.” PM’s selfless devotion combined with awesome intellect and fantastic vision is unbelievable,” said Goen…

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) God has sent Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an ‘avatar purush’ to lead India, said Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries and Reliance Retail, while extending wishes on his 75th birthday on Wednesday.Mukesh Ambani extended wishes for the “most respected and beloved Prime Minister Narendra Bhai Modi Ji” on behalf of the entire business community of India, the Reliance family, as well as from the Ambani family.“Today is a festive da…

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Around 30 lakh artisans and craftsmen have been registered under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme in two years, and for the support in business development, more than 4.7 lakh loans worth Rs 41,188 crore have been approved, the government has informed.Nearly 26 lakh artisans and craftsmen have completed skill verification where 86 per cent of them completed their basic training too. Raajmistri (Mason) is the most registered trade under the scheme.The PM Vishwakarma Scheme has e…

Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) The Indian rupee opened 23 paise stronger on Wednesday, trading at 87.82 against the US dollar buoyed by renewed trade discussions between India and the United States.The rupee closed yesterday at 88.09 after appreciating 7 paise intraday. Today’s opening marked the rupee’s first opening below 88 in two weeks.Analysts said that the rupee is likely to face resistance around 88.20. Despite support from bilateral trade talks, a decisive break below 87.90 could open the way tow…

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh extended warm birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday on Wednesday.Calling PM Modi, the ‘world’s most popular leader’, Nadda wished him a long and healthy life.He also noted how initiatives launched by PM Modi enabled the upliftment of all citizens, while also making the country self-reliant.“I extend heartfelt congratulations and best wishe…

Bengaluru, Sep 17 (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will invite companies specialising in on-orbit servicing and Refueling tech (OOSR), said Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan on Wednesday.He was speaking at the inauguration of the new R&D facility of OrbitAID Aerospace, India’s first space-tech startup in the field of OOSR, here.The facility, spanning 6500 sq ft in Bengaluru with an investment of over $2 million, aims to extend the lifetime refueling services to current and upco…

Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) The Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Wednesday, buoyed by hopes of a Fed rate cut tonight and positive cues around the renewed India-US trade negotiations.As of 9.28 am, the Sensex was up 151 points or 0.18 per cent at 82,532, and the Nifty was up 58 points or 0.23 per cent at 25,297.The broad cap indices outperformed benchmark indices, as Nifty Midcap 100 inched up by 0.28 per cent, and the Nifty Small cap 100 moved up 0.60 per cent.Tata Consumer Products (up 2.65…