PHULENAGAR/MUMBAI, India, April 23 (Reuters) – In the western Indian village of Phulenagar, Samadhan Sonawane set up a drip irrigation system on his small onion farm using digital currency issued directly from the central bank. The funds come from a pilot programme
Mumbai, Feb 18 (PTI) The rupee rose 5 paise to 90.67 against the US dollar on Wednesday on the back of a drop in global crude oil prices and FII inflows. However, a stronger greenback and a weak start to day at
New Delhi, Feb 17 (PTI) Precious metal prices declined 2 per cent in the national capital on Tuesday, with silver slipping to Rs 2.45 lakh per kilogram and gold dropping to Rs 1.57 lakh per 10 grams due to subdued demand amid
Mumbai, Feb 17 (PTI) Stock markets closed higher for the second straight session on Tuesday, driven by gains in bank, IT and capital goods shares. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 173.81 points, or 0.21 per cent, to close at 83,450.96. The index
Mumbai, Feb 17 (PTI) The rupee gained 5 paise to settle at 90.69 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, backed by positive domestic equity markets and lower crude prices overseas. Sustained outflow of foreign funds and a firm American currency, however,
