Govt’s NSSH scheme helps SC, ST entrepreneurs scale up their enterprises

IANS | July 3, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The National SC‑ST Hub scheme is helping entrepreneurs from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes overcome barriers to markets, finance and technology and unlock access to larger opportunities, particularly in government procurement, an official statement said on Friday.

India's services PMI stands at 57.4 in June

IANS | July 3, 2026 11:05 AM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) India's services sector continued to expand in June, with the services PMI coming in at 57.4 amid softer domestic demand, according to the HSBC India Services PMI data released on Friday.

HCLTech bags $1.14 billion AI deal from Europe-based Fortune Global 50 firm

IANS | July 3, 2026 10:02 AM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Noida-headquartered IT services provider HCL Technologies (HCLTech) on Friday announced that it has signed a deal with a Europe-based Fortune Global 50 company to establish an AI-driven operating model for transforming and managing the client's global digital workplace and enterprise networks.

India is more open and stable: Japanese biz leaders praise PM Modi's leadership

IANS | July 2, 2026 6:44 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) India has become a more open, stable and globally attractive destination for investment under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, with Japanese industry leaders on Thursday expressed strong confidence in the country's economic growth, innovation ecosystem and expanding strategic partnership with Japan.