New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) In a major development in the LIC Housing Finance dispute involving Essel Group founder Subhash Chandra's personal guarantee, the group companies concerned have proposed a settlement offering repayment of 100 per cent of the outstanding principal amount along with 10 per cent interest to it.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed policymakers, maritime leaders, and experts from around the world to the third edition of 'Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue', calling for a "free, open, secure, and rules-based maritime order" that brings peace and prosperity to all nations.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The outlook for onion availability has strengthened considerably with robust market arrivals and the commencement of fresh Kharif supplies, with the improving supply position already translating into a broad-based moderation in prices of the staple vegetable across mandis and major consumer markets, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to raise the policy repo rate and shift to calibrated‑tightening stance is understandable amid rising inflationary pressures and sought extension of export credit period to 450 days, an industry chamber said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) India and the UK have agreed to identify priority areas to explore for future capital markets cooperation as the two sides discussed opportunities to increase cross-border investment and Indian firms’ access to international capital including through cross-border equity and bond listings via GIFT-IFSC, and stronger capital market connectivity, according to a joint statement, adopted after the 'India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue 2026' held in London.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The elements of a strong economic relationship between India and Canada have never been lacking, and what has been missing, at different points, has been the political and institutional momentum to bring these ingredients together, but there are now signs that this may be changing, according to an article.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Industry leaders on Wednesday welcomed the Union Cabinet's approval of a Rs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund, saying the initiative will improve access to growth capital for small and medium enterprises while enhancing investor confidence in the sector.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) A team of Indian researchers developed a metal‑free porous material that can perform nearly as well as platinum as a catalyst in zinc‑air batteries that can significantly lower costs for next‑generation clean‑energy technologies, the government said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday approved a revised standard operating procedure (SOP) for the utilisation of the Ministry’s Proof Ranges, Field Firing Ranges and Test Facilities by the domestic defence industry.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Telecom equipment maker Ericsson on Wednesday said it has crossed a major manufacturing milestone in India, producing more than 15,000 antennas and 25 million components through its local ecosystem since July 2025, with products now being exported to international markets.
