Rupee Falls by 6 Paise to Close at 87.58 Against US Dollar

August 25, 2025 7:18 PM

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Rupee Falls by 6 Paise to Close at 87.58 Against US Dollar

In the Forex market, the rupee today depreciated by 6 paise to close at 87 rupees and 58 paise against the US dollar.     The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trading at 97.92 in intra-day trade.

Women’s Employment Rate in India Nearly Doubles Since 2017-18: Labour Ministry

August 25, 2025 7:15 PM

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Women’s Employment Rate in India Nearly Doubles Since 2017-18: Labour Ministry

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has emphasized that Women’s employment rate in India has nearly doubled between 2017-18  to 2023-24. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the Female unemployment Rate has dropped from 5.6 percent in 2017-18 to 3.2 percent in 2023-24.     The sur...

India Maritime Week to Be Held in Mumbai from October 27 to 31

August 25, 2025 7:12 PM

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India Maritime Week to Be Held in Mumbai from October 27 to 31

The India Maritime week will be held from 27th to 31st October in Mumbai. Nearly one lakh delegates from over 100 countries will participate in the event. In an interaction with media in Chennai today, the Secretary for Shipping, Ports and  Waterways T.K. Ramachandran said that the event will be a p...

Government e-Marketplace Crosses Historic ₹15 Lakh Crore GMV Milestone

August 25, 2025 6:48 PM

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Government e-Marketplace Crosses Historic ₹15 Lakh Crore GMV Milestone

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has crossed a historic milestone of 15 lakh crore rupees in cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) since its inception in 2016. The Commerce and Industry Ministry said that this achievement underlines the trust and confidence across buyers and sellers.     The Mi...