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Blaming IMF bailouts an attempt by Pak to gloss over its own dereliction of duty: Report

IANS | January 15, 2026 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Pakistan’s current state of affairs cannot drive the 250 million-strong population towards sustained progress due to cross-cutting constraints affecting all 20 priority export products and six export drivers, a media report has stressed, highlighting that blaming the IMF will not do any good for the country, which is massively suffering across economic parameters.

India, EU likely to sign free trade pact this month

IANS | January 15, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) India and the European Union may sign the proposed free trade agreement as early as this month during the official visit of the top EU leaders to New Delhi, who will also be the chief guests at the prestigious Republic Day parade on January 26.

Pakistan among worst globally as women hold less than 8 pc management roles: Report

IANS | January 15, 2026 7:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Pakistan has emerged as one of the world’s poorest performers in gender representation at the workplace, with women occupying less than 8 per cent of senior and middle management positions, according to a report citing International Labour Organisation data.

Pakistan’s dangerous gamble with crypto raises fresh financial risks: Report

IANS | January 15, 2026 6:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Pakistan’s dangerous gamble with cryptocurrency has raised fresh concerns about the country’s already weakening economy, according to a new report.

India’s total exports clock 4.33 pc growth at $634.26 billion in April-Dec

IANS | January 15, 2026 6:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) India’s total exports during the nine months this fiscal (April-December) is estimated at $634.26 billion, registering a positive growth of 4.33 per cent compared to $607.93 billion in April-December 2024, despite US tariffs and geo-political uncertainties, the government data showed on Thursday.

Indian healthcare sector to sustain strong growth in FY26: Report

IANS | January 15, 2026 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) India’s healthcare sector, which has delivered a resilient performance in Q2FY26, is expected to sustain the momentum over the remainder of FY26, said a report on Thursday.

Moody's Ratings upgrades outlook on Adani Ports, ATSOL and AEML; reaffirms ratings

IANS | January 15, 2026 5:54 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 15 (IANS) Moody’s Ratings on Thursday revised the outlook on Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone’s (APSEZ) ratings to stable from negative, along with reaffirming ‘Baa3’ investment grade rating -- reflecting confidence in APSEZ’s creditworthiness and long-term financial prospects.

India’s startup ecosystem accelerated under PM Modi’s leadership: Top entrepreneurs

IANS | January 15, 2026 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has played a decisive leadership role in strengthening India’s startup ecosystem, with his vision, top entrepreneurs said on Thursday.

Netherland-based Nexperia’s dispute with China disrupts supply chains, hits automakers

IANS | January 15, 2026 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Europe's legal and political conflict with China over control of chipmaker Nexperia has disrupted cooperation between raised longer-term questions about stability within global supply chains, a report said on Thursday.

First tranche of India-US trade deal to be signed soon: Commerce Secretary

IANS | January 15, 2026 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The first tranche of the India-US trade deal, which is expected to result in lowering of the tariff hike imposed by the US administration on Indian exports, is close to being finalised, though no timeline can be committed, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Thursday.

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Blaming IMF bailouts an attempt by Pak to gloss over its own dereliction of duty: Report

India, EU likely to sign free trade pact this month

Pakistan among worst globally as women hold less than 8 pc management roles: Report

Pakistan’s dangerous gamble with crypto raises fresh financial risks: Report

India’s total exports clock 4.33 pc growth at $634.26 billion in April-Dec

Indian healthcare sector to sustain strong growth in FY26: Report

Moody's Ratings upgrades outlook on Adani Ports, ATSOL and AEML; reaffirms ratings

India’s startup ecosystem accelerated under PM Modi’s leadership: Top entrepreneurs

Netherland-based Nexperia’s dispute with China disrupts supply chains, hits automakers

First tranche of India-US trade deal to be signed soon: Commerce Secretary

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