India approves 12 chip manufacturing projects with Rs 1.64 lakh crore investment pipeline

IANS | June 28, 2026 9:12 AM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), 12 semiconductor manufacturing projects have been approved with an investment pipeline of approximately Rs 1.64 lakh crore, comprising one semiconductor fabrication unit, two compound semiconductor fabrication units and nine packaging units, according to an official fact-sheet.

ICAI aims to connect startups, MSMEs with investors through ScaleUp India Summit

IANS | June 27, 2026 9:35 PM

Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is working to connect startups and MSMEs with investors, bankers and mentors through its ScaleUp India initiative, with the aim of helping entrepreneurs transform innovative ideas into sustainable businesses, CA. Prasanna Kumar D, President, ICAI said on Saturday.

Pakistan's central bank profit transfer to govt seen falling 41 pc: Report

IANS | June 27, 2026 8:55 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Pakistan is projected to face a sharp decline in one of its largest sources of non-tax revenue, with profit transfers from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to the federal government expected to fall by nearly 41 per cent in FY27 as easing inflation and lower interest rates reduce the central bank's earnings, according to a report.

Japan reaffirms 10 trillion yen investment in India over next decade: Minister

IANS | June 27, 2026 8:31 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to invest 10 trillion yen in India over the next decade, with Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama describing the bilateral partnership as one that could become "the most important relationship in the world", according to a statement.

India, Japan to launch framework for biogas-powered vehicles: Report

IANS | June 27, 2026 6:59 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) India and Japan will establish a framework to promote biogas-powered vehicles as part of efforts to strengthen clean mobility and energy security, with the two countries targeting the expansion of methane production plants for compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles in India, a report has said.

Bangladesh's external debt climbs to $78.22 billion: Report

IANS | June 27, 2026 6:14 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Bangladesh Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told parliament that the country's total external debt stood at $78.22 billion as of March this year, and warned that the country’s debt‑servicing obligations are set to rise in coming years, a new report has said.