Dehradun, Apr 13: Anytime Fitness India, the country’s fastest-growing 24×7 fitness franchise, has announced the launch of its newest club in Dehradun, marking its third club in the city. With this expansion, the brand continues to strengthen its presence across North India. The move reflects a growing shift among health-conscious urban communities toward holistic wellness and convenient, accessible fitness solutions. The Dehradun club is led…
IMF Tax Advice to India and Other Developing Nations Under Scrutiny: Oxfam
New Delhi, Apr 13 (BNP): India has received a significant share of regressive tax-related recommendations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) between 2022 and 2024, according to a report by Oxfam. The analysis, released ahead of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, alleges that the IMF has shown inconsistency in its policy advice. It claims that while wealthier countries are often guided…
Foreign Investors Continue Heavy Sell-Off in Indian Markets Amid Global Uncertainty
New Delhi, Apr 13 (BNP): Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have continued their aggressive selling in Indian equities, pulling out around ₹48,213 crore (about $5.14 billion) during the first 10 days of April, according to market data. The sustained outflow is being driven by rising geopolitical tensions and broader global economic uncertainty, which have reduced investor appetite for riskier assets like emerging market equities. This follows…
Row Over Paddy Incentives: Sitharaman Rejects Stalin’s Claim
New Delhi, Apr 13 (BNP): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday dismissed allegations made by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin regarding paddy cultivation incentives, calling them “factually baseless” and a “deliberate distortion.” Pic Credit: Pexel Responding to the remarks, she clarified in a post on X that the Centre had not directed states to stop incentives for farmers. Instead, she said the…
Govt Eases Wheat Export Curbs to Boost Shipments
New Delhi, Apr 13 (BNP): The Government of India has lifted restrictions on wheat exports after a gap of four years, opening the door for increased international demand as several countries line up to purchase Indian wheat. Pic Credit: Pexel Countries including Egypt, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Bangladesh have shown strong interest in importing wheat from India. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is expected…
AmpliNxt Foundation launches NEXACON 100 to accelerate market-ready innovation in AECO sector
Pune, Apr 13: AmpliNxt Foundation, backed by the legacy of SoftTech Engineers Ltd, has launched NEXACON 100 – Market Readiness Cohort, a focused initiative aimed at enabling startups in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) sector to transition from innovation to real-world deployment. The inaugural cohort comprises 10 startups: Shegruh, PredictTec AI, Real Horizons, SafetyCloudAI, Prancevia, Propenize, SITEPACE.ai, Cobotiks, Vividobots, and BUILDINREALITY working across…
Rupee Slides Sharply in Early Trade Amid Global Uncertainty
Mumbai, Apr 13 (BNP): The Indian rupee weakened significantly in early trading on Monday, falling by 49 paise to 93.32 against the US dollar, as global tensions and rising oil prices weighed heavily on the currency. The decline comes amid renewed instability in West Asia, particularly after recent US–Iran talks failed to produce a clear outcome. Concerns over potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz—a…
Stocks Decline as Breakdown in US–Iran Talks Fuels Uncertainty
Mumbai, Apr 13 (BNP): India’s benchmark stock indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened sharply lower on Monday, reflecting growing global anxiety after crucial talks between the United States and Iran ended without an agreement. The failure of the high-stakes negotiations has raised fears that tensions between the two nations could escalate further, potentially leading to a prolonged period of instability. Investors reacted swiftly, pulling back from…
The General Assembly of Estithmar Holding Approves Financial Results and distributes 20% of capital as share dividends to shareholder for the Year Ended December 31, 2025
Doha, Qatar – Apr 13: Both the Ordinary General Assembly and the Extraordinary General Assembly of Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. convened on April 12, 2026, and approved the Company’s financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. Additionally, the Ordinary General Assembly approved the Board of Directors’ proposal to distribute dividends for the same period, amounting to two shares for every ten shares, equivalent to…
CNKT+ Is Expanding on Multiple Platforms and Getting Set for the UZX Listing After WEEX
Business Wire India CNKT+ is starting to move beyond its internal ecosystem and into wider market visibility. What began as a token tied to learning and participation is now appearing across public platforms where users can track charts, follow signals, and observe real activity. This shift matters because it helps more people discover CNKT+ and understand how it behaves in live market conditions. How…