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India should test resolve of US administration on trade deal, keep conversation warm: SBI report

IANS | July 10, 2026 9:23 AM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) India’s best strategy to get the best trade deal with the US is to wear down the opening position, not the relationship, keep the conversation warm, avoid public escalation, make limited and reversible offers, and wait for the Donald Trump Administration’s first demand to run into the US market costs, China-balancing needs and alliance fatigue, an SBI Research report said on Friday.

WhatsApp submits response to Centre's notice on proposed username feature

IANS | July 10, 2026 9:04 AM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Meta-owned WhatsApp has reportedly submitted its response to the Centre's notice regarding its proposed 'username' feature, and the government is currently examining the reply.

Piyush Goyal encourages MP LEAD Fellows to embrace innovation, contribute towards Viksit Bharat

IANS | July 9, 2026 10:32 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he was delighted to interact with the MP LEAD Fellows and hear their insightful ideas, aspirations and commitment towards India's progress.

IMF sees India gaining from supply chain shift

IANS | July 9, 2026 9:34 PM

Washington, July 9 (IANS) India's push to establish itself as a global manufacturing hub is beginning to pay off as international supply chains diversify, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) saying on Thursday that it is already seeing tangible evidence of the shift, particularly in electronics manufacturing, while urging New Delhi to sustain structural reforms to maintain the momentum.

After Bangladesh, China in renewed Nepal outreach for further influence in South Asia

IANS | July 9, 2026 8:48 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) China now appears to be trying to re-establish its influence in Nepal after a Bangladesh foray, with new promises of economic assistance and infrastructure development.

SMAM distributes 21.61 lakh farm machines to small farmers: Govt

IANS | July 9, 2026 8:31 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Central assistance of Rs 9,404.47 crore has supported the distribution of 21.61 lakh agricultural machines to individual farmers under the Sub‑Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM), an official statement said on Thursday.

AustralianSuper's fresh NIIF investment reflects global confidence in India's growth story: Former ONGC official

IANS | July 9, 2026 8:00 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Former ONGC Director (Finance) Subhash Kumar on Thursday said AustralianSuper's decision to invest an additional AUD 500 million in the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) reflects the growing confidence of global institutional investors in India's long-term economic and infrastructure growth story.

India building 'from chips to ships' manufacturing ecosystem: PM Modi

IANS | July 9, 2026 5:34 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India is aiming to become a developed nation with the building of a new manufacturing ecosystem "from chips to ships" and is working on 6G technology to lead global innovation.

Private credit to emerge as key growth engine for India's economy: Industry leaders

IANS | July 9, 2026 5:26 PM

Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) India's private credit market is set for sustained expansion over the coming years, driven by growing awareness, regulatory support, digital innovation and rising demand for alternative financing, industry leaders said on Thursday.

TCS Q1 net profit slips nearly 3 pc sequentially; declares Rs 12 interim dividend

IANS | July 9, 2026 4:32 PM

Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest software services exporter, on Thursday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 13,349 crore for the first quarter of FY27, down around 3 per cent from Rs 13,718 crore recorded in the January-March quarter of the previous financial year (Q4 FY26).

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India should test resolve of US administration on trade deal, keep conversation warm: SBI report

WhatsApp submits response to Centre's notice on proposed username feature

Piyush Goyal encourages MP LEAD Fellows to embrace innovation, contribute towards Viksit Bharat

IMF sees India gaining from supply chain shift

After Bangladesh, China in renewed Nepal outreach for further influence in South Asia

SMAM distributes 21.61 lakh farm machines to small farmers: Govt

AustralianSuper's fresh NIIF investment reflects global confidence in India's growth story: Former ONGC official

India building 'from chips to ships' manufacturing ecosystem: PM Modi

Private credit to emerge as key growth engine for India's economy: Industry leaders

TCS Q1 net profit slips nearly 3 pc sequentially; declares Rs 12 interim dividend

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