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Software technology parks record over Rs 7.73 lakh crore worth exports in FY26

IANS | August 14, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Centre’s Software Technology Park (STP) scheme, which has accelerated the expansion of India’s IT sector, has emerged as a major foreign exchange earner for the country with annual exports surpassing Rs 7.73 crore in financial year 2025-26, according to information tabled in Parliament by the Ministry of Electronics & IT.

100 'PM Vishwakarma' beneficiaries from Delhi-NCR invited for 80th Independence Day celebrations

IANS | August 14, 2026 12:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) As many as 100 beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma scheme from the Delhi-NCR region have been invited as special guests to witness the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort here, an official statement said on Friday.

Indian states target 1.18 million jobs, 1380 new GCCs by 2031

IANS | August 14, 2026 12:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Indian states aim to create nearly 1.18 million jobs and establish roughly 1,380 new Global Capability Centres (GCCs) by 2031, driven largely by dedicated state GCC policies, a report said on Friday.

India’s Wholesale Price Index inflation stands at 9.78 pc for July

IANS | August 14, 2026 12:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation, with base year 2022-23, stood at 9.78 per cent year-on-year in July compared to 9.87 per cent in June, according to provisional data released by the government on Friday.

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight lost flight controls for 4 seconds

IANS | August 14, 2026 12:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Air India’s Airbus A320neo operating a Phuket-New Delhi flight temporarily lost control of major flight surfaces for about four seconds after failures involving all three hydraulic systems, according to a report.

Industry body calls for market diversification, stronger exports amid global trade headwinds

IANS | August 14, 2026 11:48 AM

Ahmedabad, Aug 14 (IANS) Gujarat’s next phase of industrial growth will depend on improving export competitiveness, scaling up MSMEs, developing future-ready skills and attracting investment in advanced manufacturing, according to CII Western Region chairman Vir S Advani, who said the industry body is working closely with governments at both the central and state levels on reforms.

India may attract up to $95 billion inflows in FY27 on strong FCNR response: Report

IANS | August 14, 2026 11:44 AM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Robust foreign currency non‑resident (bank) FCNR(B) inflows and related measures from RBI are now expected to generate $90–95 billion of capital inflows in FY27, lifting India’s balance of payments to a surplus of $64 billion, a report has said.

Gold, silver decline up to 1 pc as US-Iran tensions weigh sentiment

IANS | August 14, 2026 11:02 AM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Gold and silver prices traded sharply lower on Friday amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of never-before-seen economic measures against Iran.

FSSAI trains food businesses on labelling, advertising rules amid scrutiny over food warnings

IANS | August 14, 2026 10:16 AM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Friday said that it conducted a training session for food business operators (FBOs) on regulations governing food labelling, display, advertising and claims, amid heightened focus on consumer awareness and public health safeguards for packaged food products.

Sensex, Nifty fall in early trade as crude, FII selling weigh

IANS | August 14, 2026 9:45 AM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmarks traded lower in early deals on Friday as elevated crude prices and continued foreign investor selling kept sentiment subdued.

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Software technology parks record over Rs 7.73 lakh crore worth exports in FY26

100 'PM Vishwakarma' beneficiaries from Delhi-NCR invited for 80th Independence Day celebrations

Indian states target 1.18 million jobs, 1380 new GCCs by 2031

India’s Wholesale Price Index inflation stands at 9.78 pc for July

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight lost flight controls for 4 seconds

Industry body calls for market diversification, stronger exports amid global trade headwinds

India may attract up to $95 billion inflows in FY27 on strong FCNR response: Report

Gold, silver decline up to 1 pc as US-Iran tensions weigh sentiment

FSSAI trains food businesses on labelling, advertising rules amid scrutiny over food warnings

Sensex, Nifty fall in early trade as crude, FII selling weigh

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