Indian economy on a strong footing: S&P raises India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.5%, despite fragile global situation
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/indian-economy-on-a-strong-footing-sp-raises-indias-gdp-growth-forecast-to-6-5-despite-fragile-global-situation/articleshow/122040341.cms

S&P Global Ratings anticipates India's economy will grow 6.5% this fiscal year. This revision considers normal monsoon and lower crude oil prices. Global uncertainties and Middle East unrest pose risks.

Will PPF rate fall below 7%? Sustained decline in government bond yields could take Public Provident Fund rate to a 50-year low; here’s why
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/financial-literacy/savings/will-ppf-rate-fall-below-7-sustained-decline-in-government-bond-yields-could-take-public-provident-fund-rate-to-a-50-year-low-heres-why/articleshow/122041408.cms

Will Public Provident Fund (PPF) rate fall below 7% for the first time in decades, influenced by the Gopinath Committee formula and fluctuating 10-year government bond yields? Despite the possibility of a rate cut, PPF remains an attractive investment due to its tax-free interest, especially compared to taxable bank deposits and capped Voluntary Provident Fund contributions.

Top stocks to buy: Nifty could test 25,400 in near-term - check stock recommendations with a 3-month horizon
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/top-stocks-to-buy-nifty-could-test-25400-in-near-term-check-stock-recommendations-with-a-3-month-horizon/articleshow/122041063.cms

Stock market recommendations: SBICAP Securities' Sudeep Shah suggests Trent and Bharti Airtel as top stock picks, citing positive technical indicators and potential for upward momentum. Nifty is expected to test 25400-25550, while Bank Nifty aims for 57000-57500.

India achieves milestone in SDG rankings, enters top 100 list with 99th spot; global progress remains slow
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/india-achieves-milestone-in-sdg-rankings-enters-top-100-list-with-99th-spot-global-progress-remains-slow/articleshow/122042185.cms

India has made significant strides in sustainable development, securing 99th position in the 2025 SDG Index, a notable improvement from previous years. While global progress on SDGs is slow, East and South Asia have shown the most advancement. The report highlights the need for global financial system reforms to support emerging economies in achieving sustainable development goals by 2030.

Indian Railways hikes fares of passenger trains; minor increase in ticket prices effective from July 1, 2025 - check details
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/infrastructure/indian-railways-hikes-fares-of-passenger-trains-minor-increase-in-ticket-prices-effective-from-july-1-2025-check-details/articleshow/122042717.cms

Indian Railways is set to hike passenger train fares for the first time in several years. The minor increase in fares will be effective from July 1, 2025. Earlier this month, Indian Railways made a significant announcement requiring Aadhaar authentication for tatkal train ticket bookings.

Record investment! Adani Group to put $15-20 billion across businesses over 5 years; Gautam Adani says ‘in face of storms never backed down’
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/record-investment-adani-group-to-put-15-20-billion-across-businesses-over-5-years-gautam-adani-says-in-face-of-storms-never-backed-down/articleshow/122042283.cms

Gautam Adani announced a $15-20 billion investment plan over the next five years, aiming to fuel the Adani Group's growth across its diverse infrastructure portfolio.

'All a speculation': Black box of crashed AI plane not sent abroad, says Naidu; currently with AIIB
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/all-a-speculation-black-box-of-crashed-ai-plane-not-sent-abroad-says-naidu-currently-with-aiib/articleshow/122044255.cms