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India-US Trade Facilitation Portal records 3,500 registrations within months of launch: Piyush Goyal

The portal is a digital B2B marketplace launched by the Consulate General of India in New York in collaboration with other Indian consulates in the US and the Embassy of India in Washington DC

27 Oct 2026 9:57 am
TASMAC mandates digital payments for liquor purchases above 1,000 from Nov 1

The digital payment mandate will roll out in phases. Any single purchase valued over 1,000 must be paid using digital modes such as UPI, debit or credit cards

27 Oct 2026 9:28 am
APs Tirupati regional investment meet draws 11,732 crore investment proposals

Of the total proposals, 50 MoUs involving investments of 7,380.68 crore and 16,612 jobs relate to projects in Tirupati, Chittoor, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa and SPSR Nellore districts

26 Oct 2026 9:27 pm
India to host World Cycling Championship for first time ever in Pune

The championships could give Indian cyclists greater exposure to international competition and encourage more young people to pursue the sport professionally

26 Oct 2026 9:06 pm
Slack mustard coverage drags Indias rabi acreage as sowing begins

Area under chana, moong, wheat and rice trail as Rajasthan, UP, M.P., Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka report deficient rainfall

26 Oct 2026 8:04 pm
Rajnath Singh to lead Indian delegation at ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus in Philippines

Under the construct of ADMM-Plus, India is co-chairing the Experts Working Group on Counter-Terrorism with Malaysia for the cycle 2024-2027

26 Oct 2026 8:01 pm
DAC clears 2.12 lakh cr defence package: Tracked guns, helicopters, drones, & ship decoys lead modernisation push

Out of the total in-principle administrative nod accorded, the Ministry stated that approximately 82 per cent of the procurements will be made from the Indian Industry

26 Oct 2026 7:23 pm
India-US trade deal: Most discussions concluded, agreement being fine-tuned

Further negotiations followed changes in US tariffs after both countries announced the framework for the first phase of the proposed agreement in February

26 Oct 2026 6:50 pm
INOX India & partners open semiconductor training centre in Vadodara

The initiative aims to address the shortage of specialised technical talent as India builds its semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem

26 Oct 2026 5:58 pm
21 news publishers challenge Indias privacy law, citing risk to journalists sources

The challenge raises questions about how personal data protection requirements could affect investigative reporting, confidential sources and the public interest.

26 Oct 2026 4:56 pm
Rahul Gandhi acquitted in 2018 defamation case over remarks against Amit Shah

The case relates to the remarks made by Gandhi against Shah at a rally in Bengaluru ahead of the 2018 Karnataka Assembly elections

26 Oct 2026 3:09 pm
Sonowal to pitch India's shipbuilding opportunity to Korean industry

Sonowal said India aims to be a global hub for shipbuilding, repair, maritime manufacturing and logistics under Modis Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047

26 Oct 2026 10:40 am
Ties with India to remain strong regardless of Israel poll results: Political analyst

The election outcome would not bring major changes to Gaza policies; Israel cannot afford to return to the security conditions that prevailed before October 7

26 Oct 2026 10:37 am
India, Rotterdam port authorities engaged to digitalise cargo processes: Piyush Goyal

He said the customs authorities in India and the Port of Rotterdam are exploring digitalisation to modernise processes, speed cargo evacuation, and shorten ship turnaround times

26 Oct 2026 10:25 am
Indias Jan-Aug tur imports rise 44% even as prices ease a tad in past two weeks

Imports were up at 6.25 lakh tonnes during Jan-Aug this year as compared to 4.34 lakh tonnes in corresponding last year

26 Oct 2026 10:22 am
Delhi records month's lowest minimum temperature; air quality moderate in city

The IMD has forecasted mainly clear skies during the day, with the maximum temperature likely to touch 32 degrees Celsius

26 Oct 2026 10:17 am
El Nio wont wait for COP31. India shouldnt either

COP31s commitment to climate adaptation will be put to the test in a year of extreme El Nino weather

25 Oct 2026 10:10 pm
Dull battery cell manufacturing a blot on Indias renewable energy growth story

An 18,100-crore scheme to build 50 GWh of advanced chemistry cell capacity has barely inched forward five years on

25 Oct 2026 9:45 pm
From digital islands to unified national backbone: A blueprint to fix Indias power grid

The Central Electricity Authority chalks out ways to keep the grid stable and able to handle green power surges as the country races towards its clean energy goals

25 Oct 2026 9:38 pm
25 Oct 2026 9:35 pm
Secure banking system needs secure digital infrastructure, says PM Modi

Modi highlighted the significance of the RBIs Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institutein strengthening Indias digital financial infrastructure and advancing its technological self-reliance

25 Oct 2026 9:28 pm
The forces shaping next stage for Indian startups

A book that examines whether India can move from producing successful startups to building globally competitive companies

25 Oct 2026 9:23 pm
From 40% to fully Indian: WB Group VP on transfer of technology for Ukraine-Russia tested drones

WB Group VP touts transferring drone tech to India, aiming 40-60% ToT, building India into a drone champion with Ukraine-Russia war insights

25 Oct 2026 8:48 pm
India-US interim trade deal remains stuck over tariffs, political concerns, sources

New Delhi unwilling to accept 18% tariff rate agreed in Feb framework; will assess situation after US mid-term polls, sources said

25 Oct 2026 8:25 pm
Revenue gains take time to materialise even as Indian IT sees strong bookings

HCLTech reported a total contract value (TCV) of $3.25 billion in new deal wins in Q2, up from $2.4 billion in Q1

25 Oct 2026 8:14 pm
India, Russia to conduct pilot voyages on Northern Sea Route in 2027

Considered the shortest coastal passage between Western Eurasia and Asia-Pacific, the 5,600 km long NSR runs from the Kara Strait to Cape Dezhnev in the Bering Strait

25 Oct 2026 7:37 pm
Ladakh becomes Indias first fully organic union territory

In June, the administration banned the sale and use of chemical fertilisers, reinforcing its push to make agriculture across the region entirely organic

25 Oct 2026 6:30 pm
Polish defense firm WB Group to invest $100 million in India over 5 years for unmanned systems production

WB Groups drone has not only been used in Operation Sindoor but also forms the mainstay of unmanned platforms Ukraine

25 Oct 2026 6:28 pm
Chinas export controls around PV cells could slow Indias upstream solar push

The restrictions can throw a wrench for Indian module manufacturers who are now planning to enter upstream segments like cells, Ingots wafers and polysilicon

25 Oct 2026 3:13 pm
Centre rushes 2 RAF companies to violence-hit Arunachal Pradesh

Officials say CRPF personnel effectively handled the protests since Friday and ensured the violence did not escalate

25 Oct 2026 1:13 pm
LOreal sees great turnaround in India market, ramps up focus on quick commerce

The French beauty major reported double-digit growth in its consumer products division in India in the September quarter and has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Innovist.

25 Oct 2026 1:07 pm
As COP31 nears, Indias heatwave disaster tag puts spotlight on global adaptation finance gap

Indias move to classify heatwaves as disasters spotlights a widening gap in international adaptation funding, with experts warning that developing nations face a finance shortfall far beyond current flows as COP31 approaches.

25 Oct 2026 12:53 pm
Italian fashion retailer OVS betting big on India, looks to scale up retail footprint

Plans to have 11 stores by 2028, online presence by next year

25 Oct 2026 11:48 am
Carlsberg India revenue slips 2.2% to 8,708.8 cr in FY26, profit rises 22%

The company's total income, including other income, declined 2.25% to 8,814.96 crore in the financial year ended March 2026, according to financial data accessed through business intelligence platform Tofler.

25 Oct 2026 11:37 am
As US and China form AI blocs, countries increasingly torn between them

As the rivalry intensifies, experts say the window for countries to be able to choose freely between the two AI superpowers may be narrowing, forcing them to at one point pick between the US-led Pax Silica and the China-inspired World AI Cooperation Organisation.

25 Oct 2026 11:28 am
Andhra on alert as depression over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into severe cyclonic storm

Cyclonic storm expected to intensify and sustain through October 26, 27, 28

25 Oct 2026 10:03 am
INDIA bloc to hold 'public impeachment' of CEC on Oct 30

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has reached out to all INDIA Bloc parties for their presence in Delhi on the two days

25 Oct 2026 9:59 am
Centre assures support to Andhra Pradeshin semiconductor sector

CM Naidu seeks Amaravati-Visakhapatnam high-speed rail corridor

25 Oct 2026 8:44 am
Its a matter of TRUST

While the universe of REITs and InvITs is still small, their outperformance over equities and debt in recent years, makes a case for bringing it into your investment radar

24 Oct 2026 10:24 pm
MF Davids give Goliaths a run for their money

Newer fund houses outperform larger rivals as market volatility tests investment strategies

24 Oct 2026 10:08 pm
EAAA India Alternatives IPO: Hardly breaks new ground

Strong fundraising and a differentiated alternatives franchise offer growth potential, but valuation is fully priced

24 Oct 2026 10:00 pm
Bandus Blockbusters for October 25, 2026

Guess the stock that will give the best return by next Friday

24 Oct 2026 9:53 pm
Tech Query: Bharti Airtel, Power Finance Corporation (PFC), REC, Alkyl Amines Chemicals What is the outlook? Where are these stocks headed?

We look at the prospects of Bharti Airtel, Power Finance Corporation (PFC), REC, Alkyl Amines Chemicals

24 Oct 2026 9:52 pm
US Market Outlook: Indices look vulnerable

More fall could be on the cards

24 Oct 2026 9:49 pm
Nifty 50 Prediction for the week: Supports can cushion the fall

The benchmark indices are likely to rise back again

24 Oct 2026 9:47 pm
Mastering Derivatives: OTM and ITM calls: Why close long positions before expiry?

Primary motivation in closing your position before expiry is the levy of delivery margins

24 Oct 2026 9:47 pm
Bullion Cues: Bears retain control

A rebound may follow fresh lows

24 Oct 2026 9:46 pm