Newgen Software’s profit plunges 41 pc in Q1

IANS | July 16, 2026 5:19 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Newgen Software Technologies Ltd reported a sharp decline in Q1 FY27 earnings on Thursday, with net profit dropping 40.9 per cent sequentially as revenue and operating profit contracted, according to an exchange filing.

India’s infrastructure sector records robust growth, shows govt data

IANS | July 16, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India recorded robust infrastructure growth across civil aviation, power, telecom, highways, railways and ports sectors, according to the quarterly update of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released on Thursday.

Indian markets end subdued amid geopolitical concerns

IANS | July 16, 2026 4:03 PM

Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Indian stock markets ended flat on Thursday as investors remained cautious amid geopolitical uncertainties, fluctuating crude oil prices and weak Asian market trends, while financial stocks dragged the benchmarks lower.

AI emerges as new factor in Western alliance: Report

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:57 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) As the Western powers aim to harness AI to gain a strategic advantage in the new world order, the fact that this game-changing technology is currently concentrated in the hands of private companies has emerged as an important issue on how governments deal with the new technological landscape, according to a new report.

India-UK FTA a historic pact for trade, competitiveness: NABARD Chairman

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:23 PM

Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a historic pact that will boost exports, improve the competitiveness of Indian industries and further strengthen economic ties between the two democracies, NABARD Chairman Dr. Shaji Krishnan V said on Thursday.