Business News: Economy & Markets

Adani Green Energy achieves highest ESG score of 87.3 among Indian companies

IANS | April 14, 2026 12:01 PM

Ahmedabad, April 14 (IANS) Highlighting its leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate strategy, resource stewardship and transparency, Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has received the ESG 1+ rating with a score of 87.3 from CARE ESG Ratings Limited (CareEdge-ESG), which is a Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)-registered ESG rating provider.

Nearly 100 pc Indian firms eye global expansion, risk appetite up despite geopolitical tensions

IANS | April 14, 2026 11:19 AM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Around 100 per cent of Indian companies are planning to expand globally and are increasingly willing to take calculated risks despite rising geopolitical tensions, according to a new report.

Crude oil trade 3 pc lower on hopes of fresh US-Iran talks

IANS | April 14, 2026 10:38 AM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) International crude oil prices on Tuesday pared their gains, falling up to 3 per cent on hopes of renewed US-Iran dialogue to end the conflict, which helped ease concerns over supply risks linked to the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Indian equities demonstrate strong long-term wealth creation potential: Report

IANS | April 14, 2026 10:06 AM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Indian equities continue to demonstrate strong long-term wealth creation potential, delivering 11–12 per cent CAGR over the last 20 years, with the Nifty 50 multiplying investor wealth by over 8 times, a report showed on Tuesday.

Global gold and silver prices jump up to 2 pc amid geopolitical tensions

IANS | April 14, 2026 10:02 AM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Global gold and silver prices rebounded on Tuesday after a two-day decline, rising up to 2 per cent amid easing concerns over inflation, following signs of a potential diplomatic resolution to the ongoing US-Iran conflict.

AI will play a pivotal role in accelerating drug discovery: Experts

IANS | April 14, 2026 9:36 AM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) AI will play a pivotal role in accelerating drug discovery, enabling precision medicine and shaping a smarter, innovation-led healthcare ecosystem, according to experts.

Indian stock markets remain closed on Ambedkar Jayanti

IANS | April 14, 2026 9:24 AM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Indian stock market exchanges remained closed on Tuesday on account of Dr B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti -- the second trading holiday in the current financial year (FY27) and in April.

Govt launches Rs 10,000 crore ‘Startup India FoF 2.0’ to boost innovation ecosystem

IANS | April 13, 2026 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Centre on Monday notified the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0), announcing a fresh corpus of Rs 10,000 crore aimed at boosting venture and growth capital availability for startups across the country.

LPG ship Jag Vikram reaching Kandla on Tuesday with 20,400 tonnes cargo

IANS | April 13, 2026 8:05 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram, which safely sailed out of the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, carrying approximately 20,400 metric tonnes of LPG cargo with 24 seafarers onboard, is expected to arrive at Kandla port on Tuesday, according to a government statement.

MP: Drip irrigation, smart farming take center stage at Raisen Agriculture Festival

IANS | April 13, 2026 8:01 PM

Bhopal, April 13 (IANS) A three-day Advanced Agriculture Festival is currently underway in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, piquing the interest of a wide cross-section of farmers from across the country.

Business

Adani Green Energy achieves highest ESG score of 87.3 among Indian companies

Nearly 100 pc Indian firms eye global expansion, risk appetite up despite geopolitical tensions

Crude oil trade 3 pc lower on hopes of fresh US-Iran talks

Indian equities demonstrate strong long-term wealth creation potential: Report

Global gold and silver prices jump up to 2 pc amid geopolitical tensions

AI will play a pivotal role in accelerating drug discovery: Experts

Indian stock markets remain closed on Ambedkar Jayanti

Govt launches Rs 10,000 crore ‘Startup India FoF 2.0’ to boost innovation ecosystem

LPG ship Jag Vikram reaching Kandla on Tuesday with 20,400 tonnes cargo

MP: Drip irrigation, smart farming take center stage at Raisen Agriculture Festival

LATEST NEWS

Indian archery pioneer and Seoul 1988 Olympian Shyam Lal Meena passes away at 61

‘Dharamshala pitch will make Gujarat’s pace attack more dangerous’: Irfan Pathan

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveils first-ever World Yogasana Championship

Leaders hail Shivraj Chouhan's book 'Apnapan' on PM Modi as guide for aspiring politicians

Khadi, village industries clock record Rs 1.87 lakh crore sales in FY26: KVIC Chairman

Belgium: Several killed after train and school bus collide in Buggenhout

Big EU countries moot stronger steps to check flood of cheap Chinese goods

BJP working to strengthen organisation in Assam: Dilip Saikia

‘She is no more’: Giribala Singh’s 4 words that shattered Twisha’s family

Gopal Dutt on playing Pinky Mama in 'Gullak 5': He brings a different kind of energy