New FTAs fresh boost to manufacturing and innovation, open global opportunities for youth: Piyush Goyal

IANS | July 6, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India's new free trade agreements (FTAs) are creating fresh opportunities for manufacturing and innovation, opening doors for the country's youth to compete globally. He urged students to equip themselves with practical skills and embrace technology-driven learning to make the most of the emerging opportunities.

India Inc likely to post 15 pc earnings CAGR over FY26-FY28: Report

IANS | July 6, 2026 5:04 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) India Inc's corporate earnings are pegged at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 15 per cent during FY26-FY28, supported by improving macroeconomic conditions, easing geopolitical concerns and stronger earnings visibility, a report showed on Monday.

'Indiahandmade' brings over 64 lakh artisans into digital commerce

IANS | July 6, 2026 4:31 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Indiahandmade -- a dedicated digital marketplace under the Digital India initiative -- is bringing over 64 lakh handloom and handicraft artisans into the digital economy by connecting them directly with buyers and expanding market access, an official fact-sheet said on Monday.

Essar Energy Transition renews strategic partnership with Petraco

IANS | July 6, 2026 3:54 PM

Stanlow (UK), July 6 (IANS) Essar Energy Transition is pleased to confirm it has successfully renewed a 300 million US dollar crude facility between Essar Energy Transition Fuels and Petraco Oil Company SA, demonstrating market confidence in the company’s performance, market position and strategic importance.

AI's biggest challenge is power, says BlackRock CEO

IANS | July 6, 2026 3:38 PM

Washington, July 6 (IANS) Artificial intelligence's biggest obstacle is no longer advanced computer chips but access to electricity, BlackRock Chairman and Chief Executive Larry Fink has said, warning that the United States must modernise its ageing power grid or risk slowing the next wave of technological innovation.

India's deal value jumps 127 pc to four-year high in Q2: Report

IANS | July 6, 2026 3:28 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) India's dealmaking landscape witnessed a sharp rise in transaction values during the second quarter of 2026, with the combined value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity (PE) deals surging 127 per cent quarter-on-quarter to $36.3 billion, according to a report.