Weekly Current Affairs (27th April to 3rd May 2025)

Weekly Current Affairs (27th April to 3rd May 2025)

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Category : Business and economics Published on: May 04 2025

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  • Due to poor financials, RBI revokes licence of Jalandhar-based bank.
  • The NBFC gets listed on National Stock Exchange from April 17, 2025.
  • India transported over 145 million tonnes via waterways in 2024-25, a major boost for green logistics.
  • JD Vance Finalizes Terms For Trade Deal With India's PM Modi, Says Trump Wants America And India 'To Grow'.
  • India’s private sector activity surged in April due to strong foreign orders and domestic demand.
  • India's direct tax collection grew by 13.57% in FY25 but slightly missed the revised target.
  • UDAN scheme completed 8 years, making air travel affordable for common citizens and boosting connectivity.
  • Start-up ‘Sarvam’ to build India’s first AI large language model under ₹10,370 crore IndiaAI Mission.
  • India signs agreement with France for 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft for Navy.
  • Indian companies send goods worth ₹85,000 crore annually to Pakistan via Dubai, Singapore, bypassing restrictions.  
  • India's household debt rises to 23.9% of GDP in FY25, signaling post-pandemic financial stress.
  • India's industrial output grows 3% in March 2025, reflecting signs of recovery.
  • Japan and Vietnam strengthen trade and tech collaboration amid global tariff tensions.
  • RBI to infuse ₹1.25 trillion liquidity via bond purchases in May.
  • Ambuja Cements crosses 100 MTPA production capacity.
  • Mukesh Ambani rejoins $100 billion club as Reliance, Jio rally.
  • Aadhaar Authentication crosses 2,707 crore transactions in FY 2024–25.
  • Zoho suspends $700-million chip manufacturing plan, setback to India’s semiconductor goals.
  • SEBI warns against unregulated 'opinion trading platforms' posing financial risks.
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