Mumbai, Sep 10 — Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said fintech companies have emerged as important partners in India’s financial ecosystem and will play an increasingly significant role in expanding financial inclusion across the country.Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — The government is encouraging private companies to acquire critical mineral assets overseas and bring raw materials to India as part of a broader strategy to strengthen supply security and reduce import dependence, Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Friday.Speaking on…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — The two-day ‘Bharat Innovates Exposition’ showcasing India's deep-tech innovations kicked off at Bharat Mandapam here on Friday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit 2026, to be held on 12th and 13th September under India’s BRICS Chairship.The exposition, organised by the Ministry of…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday met with Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister, Denis Manturov to advance negotiations on a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and explore deeper cooperation in financial services as the two countries…
New Delhi, Sep 10 — India’s trade with BRICS countries has more than doubled over the past five years, rising from $203 billion in 2020-21 to $417 billion in 2025-26, a new report said on Friday.According to ASSOCHAM Global Research and Strategy Centre report titled “The Rise of BRICS Nations: An…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — India’s power sector is undergoing a major expansion, driven by rapidly rising electricity demand, a sharp increase in generation capacity and the continued strengthening of the country’s transmission network and renewable energy base, the government said on Friday.Peak power…
Mumbai, Sep 11 — Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said on Friday that India would move towards a fully digital, barrier-free highway tolling by February in which motorists will not have to stop at toll plazas to pay fees.The government is now looking to combine FASTag with…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — US-based AI company Anthropic said it had identified and disrupted an Iran‑linked account that used its Claude artificial intelligence model to collect and analyse publicly available information on US naval assets to develop targeting recommendations against them.Iran-linked…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — Efforts within BRICS to ease trade barriers and strengthen business-to-business ties could open new markets and create fresh opportunities for Indian companies, industry and business representatives said on Friday as the grouping's business forum focused on boosting intra-BRICS…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — India’s electronics exports to BRICS member nations rose 49.27 per cent in 2025–26, outpacing the country’s overall export growth of 26.53 per cent, an industry chamber said on Friday.The statement from Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC) said the…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday called for more predictable business environments, resilient supply chains and diversified trade relationships among BRICS countries and said the grouping's economic strength would increasingly depend on its ability to withstand…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — Calling for deeper economic integration among the BRICS members, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the bloc should open markets further, simplify regulatory procedures and facilitate faster clearance of consignments.Addressing the opening session of the…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — Banking services, particularly at public sector banks across India were disrupted on Friday due to the United Forum of Bank Unions' (UFBU) nationwide strike seeking immediate implementation of a five‑day workweek and resolution of pending wages.The UFBU represents seven unions…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — Assocham President Nirmal Kumar Minda said on Friday that India’s BRICS Chairship comes at a crucial juncture for the global economy amid geopolitical headwinds.BRICS has emerged as a powerful platform for economic cooperation.“The next phase should focus on deepening trade and…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has defended relevance of the BRICS summit, saying the grouping provides an important platform for the Global South and demonstrates India's diplomatic convening power after senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram questioned the tangible benefits India…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — India Inc is increasingly aligning the ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision with their business strategies and disclosures, with aerospace and defence, automobiles and banking emerging as the strongest sectors to meet the national development agenda, according to a report released on…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said he held discussions with Eurasian Economic Commission Trade Minister Andrey Slepnev on ways to fast-track negotiations for a proposed India-Eurasian Economic Union free trade agreement and expand market…
Seoul, Sep 11 — Gender Equality Minister Won Min-kyong said on Friday that Google must take responsibility for any legal violations over an alleged leak of personal data of digital sex crime victims.The personal information was earlier exposed from a foreign research project website collaborating…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal will participate in the G20 Energy Ministerial Meeting in Houston, United States, from September 14-16, an official statement said on Friday.The minister will participate in sessions covering three key pillars…
Mumbai, Sep 11 — Domestic equity benchmarks opened sharply lower on Friday tracking weak global markets as escalating Middle East tensions pushed oil prices higher and raised concerns over inflation and interest rates.Sensex started nearly 600 points or 0.79 per cent lower at 74,309.16, while Nifty…
New Delhi, Sep 10 — Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Russian Minister of Industry and Trade, Anton Alikhanov, visited the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC) pavilion at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital on Thursday. The Ministers…