Walking speed can predict metabolic health in obese people: Study
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Walking speed can be a quick, equipment-free tool for identifying metabolic health risks among people with obesity, according to a study. The study, published in the Scientific Reports journal, suggests that a faster walking pace can prevent metabolic diseases in obese people. More than helping in increasing mobility, it can […]
India pips China in creating ultra-high net worth individuals in 2024
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The country’s ultra-high net worth individual (UHNI) count reached 13,600 in 2024, marking a 6 per cent annual growth, and is projected to soar by 50 per cent by 2028, far outpacing the global growth average of 30 per cent, a report showed on Thursday. While India’s UHNI population grew […]
PE investments in Indian real estate sector surge over 30 pc in 2024
Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) Private equity (PE) investments in the Indian real estate sector reached $4.2 billion in 2024, marking a 32 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth amid high demand in the warehousing segment, according to a report on Thursday. Knight Frank India, an international property consultancy firm, said in a report that the warehousing […]
Sensex slumps 964 points after the US Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance on rate cuts
Mumbai, December 19 (IANS) The Indian equity indices closed in red on Thursday amid weak global cues after the US Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance on rate cuts, as with moves towards maximum employment and price stability, its FOMC halved the number of rate cuts expected for 2025. Sensex closed at 79,218.05 down by 964.15 points, […]
First India-manufactured 2025 Range Rover Sport adds to India growth story
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Global automaker Range Rover on Thursday announced the start of sales for the 2025 ‘Made in India’ Range Rover Sport in the country. The ‘2025 Range Rover Sport’ – the first made-in-India vehicle exclusively for the country– is now available in smooth and powerful 3.0l Petrol Dynamic HSE and 3.0l […]
Auto PLI achieves Rs 20,715 crore investment, Rs 10,472 crore incremental sales: Centre
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for automobile and auto components industry has achieved Rs 20,715 crore investment and Rs 10,472 crore incremental sales have been achieved (as of September), with the first incentive disbursement planned for FY2024-25, the government said on Thursday. According to the Ministry of Heavy Industries, out […]
Indian medical devices sector estimated to grow to $30 billion by 2030: Anupriya Patel
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Indian medical devices, a sunrise sector in the country with growth potential, is estimated to grow to $30 billion by 2030, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel said on Thursday. Addressing the plenary session at the 21st Health Summit of the Confederation of Indian […]
