Foreign investors pull out $736 million from Pakistan equities: Report

IANS | June 21, 2026 6:38 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Foreign investors pulled out a net $736 million from Pakistan's equity market in FY26 due to the outflows driven by geopolitical tensions in the West Asia conflict and the country's downgrade in major global market indices, a report has said.

India, US to hold trade talks this week to finalise interim pact: Piyush Goyal

IANS | June 21, 2026 6:06 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) India and the United States will hold ministerial-level trade talks this week as both countries seek to finalise the framework for the first phase of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) ahead of a key tariff deadline next month, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday.

CCPA fines Storia, English Oven Rs 1 lakh each for misleading '100 pc' claims

IANS | June 21, 2026 5:26 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed penalties of Rs 1 lakh each on Storia Foods and Beverages Pvt Ltd and Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Limited (English Oven) for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices related to the use of '100 per cent' claims on food products, according to an official statement released on Sunday.

Pakistan’s GSP+ status in EU may run into human rights barrier

IANS | June 21, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Pakistan has continued to enjoy export benefits to the European markets under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+), despite its continuous track record of human rights, labour, governance, and environmental violations, which have dented Islamabad’s global credibility, a report said.

Top 10 firms add Rs 2 lakh crore in market value

IANS | June 21, 2026 2:13 PM

Mumbai, June 21 (IANS) The combined market valuation of nine of India's 10 most-valued companies surged by Rs 2.15 lakh crore last week after a strong rally in domestic equities amid improving global risk sentiment.