Corporate bond issuances rise 8 pc to Rs 6.3 lakh crore till October this fiscal: SBI report
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Corporate bond issuances increased 8 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 6.3 lakh crore till October this fiscal (FY26) from 5.8 lakh crore in the same period a year ago (FY25), SBI research said in its report on Sunday. Meanwhile, commercial papers (CP) issuances also increased by 13 per cent […]
Piyush Goyal exhorts domestic plastics industry to double exports
Mumbai, Nov 16 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday exhorted the Indian plastics industry to aim at doubling exports, focus on sustainability and adhere to international standards. In his address at an industry event here, the minister emphasised the need to continue to focus on the growth and global competitiveness of the […]
Finance Minister to continue pre-Budget consultations with industry stakeholders this week
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) The Finance Ministry will resume its pre-Budget consultations for the Union Budget 2026–27 from November 18, engaging with stakeholders from various industries over a week-long schedule. According to reports, the opening day will feature three key meetings — representatives from capital markets, followed by startups, and later the manufacturing sector. […]
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal holds talks on India–Eurasian FTA in Moscow
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal held discussions in Moscow with Russian leaders on the proposed India–Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement, according to a statement issued by the Commerce Ministry on Sunday. The Commerce Secretary met the Minister in charge of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission, Andrey Slepnev, and […]
India’s youthful energy and Korea’s technology a win-win combination: Hardeep Puri
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Sunday that India’s youthful energy and South Korea’s technology advantage can be a win-win combination for both countries. The minister, who is on a visit to Seoul, said he was “delighted to connect with a group of young Indian […]
India’s digital innovations bring inclusivity, empowerment at grassroot level
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) As the world hails digital empowerment at the grassroot level in India, the Digital India Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair here showcases the journey of digital ecosystem transformation for delivering secure and inclusive digital public services in the country. The Pavilion showcases e-governance initiatives such as DigiLocker, […]
Ayurveda’s global relevance reinforced via advancing scientific research: Dinesh Bhatia
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Ayurveda’s global relevance is being reinforced through advancing scientific research and international collaboration, according to Ambassador of India to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia. Speaking at the third International Ayurveda Conference, jointly organised by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) and Conayur Sao Paulo, Bhatia highlighted the growing collaboration between India and […]
India seen as global digital powerhouse: Govt official
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has played a transformational role in enabling universal access to services, bridging urban–rural gaps and strengthening the country’s position as a global digital powerhouse, a senior government official said here on Sunday. Addressing an event organised by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Special […]
India’s space programme soars with new milestones, eyes human spaceflight in 2025: Report
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) India’s space ambitions continue to scale new heights, marked most recently by the successful launch of a 4,400-kg communication satellite — one of the heaviest the country has ever placed in orbit, a report has said. With decades of domestic innovation since the launch of Aryabhata in 1975, India entered […]
India’s AI shift from pilots to performance as 47 pc enterprises have multiple AI use cases
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) India’s enterprise AI landscape has reached an inflexion point as nearly half of Indian enterprises (47 per cent) now have multiple Generative AI (GenAI) use cases live while 23 per cent are in pilot stage – marking a decisive shift from pilots to performance, a report said on Sunday. Indian […]
