S. Korea logs fastest GDP growth in over 5 years on strong chip exports

IANS | April 23, 2026 9:16 AM

Seoul, April 23 (IANS) Despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the South Korean economy posted its fastest quarterly growth in 5 and a half years in the first quarter, supported by solid exports amid a semiconductor upcycle and resilient domestic demand, central bank data showed on Thursday.

Seoul shares up on chip gains, US ceasefire extension

IANS | April 23, 2026 9:07 AM

Seoul, April 23 (IANS) South Korean stocks rose on Thursday, led by gains in large-cap technology shares, as investors focused on corporate earnings following the United States' indefinite extension of its ceasefire in the conflict with Iran.

Centre mulls crackdown on prediction market apps

IANS | April 22, 2026 11:07 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) IT Secretary S. Krishnan said on Wednesday that prediction market apps have come under the scanner of the government, as the country announced to bring into force a comprehensive set of rules to regulate the fast-growing online gaming sector from May 1.

Centre taking steps to ensure industrial production stays steady

IANS | April 22, 2026 9:00 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is actively implementing a range of regulatory and facilitative measures to ensure continuity of industrial activities, maintain supply chain stability, and support key manufacturing amidst the evolving West Asia situation, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.

India can grow above 7 pc even with crude at $90–100: Industry

IANS | April 22, 2026 7:45 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) India’s economy has developed strong resilience to high energy prices and is capable of sustaining growth above 7 per cent even if crude oil costs remain in the range of $90–100 per barrel, Assocham said on Wednesday.