India’s FTAs provide preferential market access to 76 pc of global GDP

IANS | October 30, 2026 9:29 AM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) India will have preferential market access covering approximately 76 per cent of the global GDP of $115 trillion, with negotiations underway for another eight bilateral or multilateral agreements, which would add a further $15 trillion, according to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.

Govt issues clarification on ‘strategic restructuring’ process of IDBI Bank

IANS | October 30, 2026 9:15 AM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The government on Friday issued a clarification on the process of 'strategic restructuring' of IDBI Bank, saying the government of India and the LIC retain residual shareholdings to get further benefit from the “upside that is expected from the value enhancement following strategic restructuring of the IDBI Bank going forward in future”.

Humbly appealing to save our livelihoods during peak Diwali season: CTI to Sonia Gandhi on Nov 1 rally

IANS | October 30, 2026 9:12 AM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI), an apex organisation representing traders and entrepreneurs in Delhi, on Friday urged Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi to postpone the party's proposed mega rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1 until after Diwali, warning that the event could severely disrupt business worth Rs 10,000-12,000 crore across 20 major markets in the national capital.

Suzlon Energy's Q2 profit drops 69 pc to Rs 394 crore

IANS | October 29, 2026 7:50 PM

Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Suzlon Energy on Thursday reported a 69 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 394 crore for the second quarter of FY27, compared to Rs 1,279 crore in the corresponding quarter last financial year (Q2 FY26).

Christine Lagarde resigns as European Central Bank President

IANS | October 29, 2026 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde on Thursday informed the Governing Council and the President of the European Council Antonio Costa that she will step down from her position on February 7, 2027.