HDFC AMC flags cyber-security incident; shares decline 3 pc

IANS | May 18, 2026 10:52 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) HDFC Asset Management Company on Monday said it experienced a cybersecurity incident after receiving a communication from an anonymous source claiming access to certain portions of its IT infrastructure, according to an exchange filing.

India one of world’s most attractive destinations for investment, innovation: PM Modi

IANS | May 18, 2026 9:15 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India emerged as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for investment, innovation and manufacturing, while inviting European companies to deepen engagement with the country as a trusted and reliable economic partner, according to an official statement issued on Monday.

India-EU FTA indicates 'trade is part of future, not past': Confederation of Swedish Enterprise chief

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:02 AM

Gothenburg, May 18 (IANS) As Prime Minister Modi concluded his successful visit to the third leg of his five-nation tour to Sweden on Sunday, Confederation of Swedish Enterprise Director General Jan-Olof Jacke said that the "Free Trade Agreement between the European Union (EU) and India sends a signal to the world that 'trade is a part of the future, not of the past'", adding that the trade pact between EU and India is a "fantastic foundation, but it will take more to make it come to full fruition".

Trade, defence & 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision: MEA Secy Sibi George on PM Modi's historic Sweden visit

IANS | May 18, 2026 4:47 AM

Gothenburg (Sweden), May 18 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his successful and historic visit to Sweden on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George said that the Prime Minister discussed further elevating ties covering trade, global geopolitical situation and a pitched in for a 'Viksit Bharat 2047 vision projecting Swedish companies to invest in India's growth and therefore projecting a win-win partnership for both the countries.