KOSPI above 7,800 on bullish run of chip shares

IANS | May 11, 2026 9:10 AM

Seoul, May 11 (IANS) South Korean stocks were trading at a fresh record high of above 7,800 points on late Monday morning, boosted by an extended rally of blue chip semiconductor shares, despite woes over the U.S.-Iran peace deal falling apart.

Madhya Pradesh gets Rs 3,818cr package under PMGSY and PMAY-G schemes

IANS | May 10, 2026 11:11 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday announced approvals worth Rs 3,818 crore for Madhya Pradesh under the Centre’s flagship Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) schemes for the development of rural roads and housing for the poor.

PM Gati-Shakti reforms make Madhya Pradesh a strong investment hub: Pranav Adani

IANS | May 10, 2026 7:29 PM

Guna, May 10 (IANS) Highlighting Madhya Pradesh's emergence as a major industrial destination, Adani Enterprises Director Pranav Adani said on Sunday that improvements in logistics, industrial infrastructure and transportation facilities under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's PM Gati-Shakti vision have created a strong ecosystem for investments in the state.

Pakistan faces pressure for structural tax reforms ahead of Budget FY27: Report

IANS | May 10, 2026 5:26 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) As Pakistan prepares for the national budget for fiscal year 2026-27, business chambers and industry stakeholders are once again pushing for structural tax reforms, arguing that the country can no longer rely on short-term taxation measures and annual fiscal adjustments to revive economic growth and investor confidence, a report has said.