New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Legal verification of the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been completed, with both countries agreeing to its signing in New Delhi on April 27 in the presence of a large contingent of representatives of businesses from the two countries, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay said on Monday.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) India’s MSME manufacturing sector continues to show resilience with sustained expansion, but maintaining this growth momentum will require timely policy support and a stable external environment, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) said on Monday.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) India and South Korea have discussed ways to resume and revamp negotiations for upgrading their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), while also exploring deeper cooperation in industrial sectors, green energy and digital trade, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.
Jaipur, April 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Rajasthan on Tuesday, a government statement said on Monday. His visit marks an important occasion for the country’s energy and industrial sectors.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) As many as 31,055 individuals have been identified and 9,935 rehabilitated under the beggary sub‑scheme of the SMILE programme, the government said on Monday.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Technology companies with successful artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives invest up to four times more in core capabilities such as data quality, governance, AI-ready talent and change management, even as only 39 per cent of technology leaders are confident of seeing positive financial returns from their AI investments, a report said on Monday.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The domestic retail industry witnessed 146 deals worth $1.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, including one public market transaction, indicating a recovery in volumes alongside a sharp moderation in values, a report said on Monday.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Indian employees are offered 1.5-times to 2.5-times salary premiums in banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) GCCs as they are grappling with a 42 per cent skill gap in AI and data roles, a report said on Monday.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India has opened a premature redemption window for holders of Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020-21 Series VII, with Monday set as the exit date, offering investors returns exceeding 200 per cent on their original investment.
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) The Indian rupee gained 10 paise on Monday, opening at 92.83 against the US dollar, buoyed by a significant decline in crude oil prices, optimism around easing geopolitical tensions, and supportive measures from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
