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India-UK FTA not just economic partnership but blueprint for shared prosperity: PM Modi

IANS | July 24, 2025 5:45 PM

London, July 24 (IANS) Terming the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK as "historic", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the pact is not just economic partnership but also a blueprint for shared prosperity. He stated that India and the UK have also reached a consensus on double contribution convention.

India-UK FTA opens $37.5 billion market for India’s farmers, more jobs for youths

IANS | July 24, 2025 5:37 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The India-UK free trade agreement has opened up preferential access for India's farmers to the UK’s $37.5 billion agricultural market while India fully protects its sensitive sectors like dairy, vegetables, apples, cooking oils and oats, according to an official statement.

Biggest, most economically significant trade deal UK has made since leaving EU: Starmer on FTA with India

IANS | July 24, 2025 4:51 PM

London, July 24 (IANS): Stressing that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK will benefit both the nations, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday called the deal the "biggest and most economically significant trade deal" that the country has undertaken since after leaving the European Union (EU). He stated that India-UK FTA will boost wages, raise living standards and put more money in the pockets of the working class.

Indoco Remedies clocks Rs 35.6 crore loss in Q1 vs Rs 2.6 crore profit last year

IANS | July 24, 2025 4:39 PM

Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Pharmaceutical company Indoco Remedies Limited on Thursday reported a net loss of Rs 35.6 crore in the June quarter (Q1 FY26), a sharp drop from the net profit of Rs 2.6 crore recorded during the same period previous year (Q1 FY25).

Length of India's Expressways has leaped from 93 km to 5,110 km in last 11 years: Gadkari

IANS | July 24, 2025 4:21 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The length of access-controlled National High Speed Corridors in India, which include Expressways, has increased from a mere 93 km in March 2014 to around 5,110 km at present, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari told Parliament on Thursday.

Adani Energy Solutions clocks robust 71 pc PAT growth in Q1, EBITDA crosses Rs 2,000 crore

IANS | July 24, 2025 4:12 PM

Ahmedabad, July 24 (IANS) Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) on Thursday reported solid performance for the April-June quarter (Q1 FY26), clocking a profit after tax (PAT) growth of 71 per cent (year-on-year), as EBITDA crossed the Rs 2,000 crore mark, up 14 per cent.

ACC's net profit rises 4.35 pc to Rs 375 crore, revenue jumps 18 pc

IANS | July 24, 2025 4:00 PM

Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) ACC Limited, part of the Adani Group, on Thursday reported a 4.35 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in its consolidated net profit, which stood at Rs 375.42 crore in the April-June quarter of the financial year 2025-26 (Q1 FY26), compared to Rs 359.74 crore in the same quarter previous year (Q1 FY25).

Landmark India-UK FTA signed; to boost annual trade by $34 billion

IANS | July 24, 2025 3:47 PM

London, July 24 (IANS) In a historic moment for the India-UK trade and economic ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Keir Starmer on Thursday signed the much-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which will boost annual bilateral trade by about $34 billion.

PM Modi meets Keir Starmer ahead of key FTA deal signing

IANS | July 24, 2025 3:14 PM

London, July 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called on Keir Starmer at the Chequers Estate - the countryside retreat of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom - as he began official engagements on his fourth visit to the country.

DGCA sends notices to Air India over breaching safety standards, airline to respond

IANS | July 24, 2025 2:55 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) sent notices to Air India in the last one year for breaching safety standards related to crew fatigue management and training, and the airline said on Thursday it "will respond to the said notices within the stipulated period".

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India-UK FTA not just economic partnership but blueprint for shared prosperity: PM Modi

India-UK FTA opens $37.5 billion market for India’s farmers, more jobs for youths

Biggest, most economically significant trade deal UK has made since leaving EU: Starmer on FTA with India

Indoco Remedies clocks Rs 35.6 crore loss in Q1 vs Rs 2.6 crore profit last year

Length of India's Expressways has leaped from 93 km to 5,110 km in last 11 years: Gadkari

Adani Energy Solutions clocks robust 71 pc PAT growth in Q1, EBITDA crosses Rs 2,000 crore

ACC's net profit rises 4.35 pc to Rs 375 crore, revenue jumps 18 pc

Landmark India-UK FTA signed; to boost annual trade by $34 billion

PM Modi meets Keir Starmer ahead of key FTA deal signing

DGCA sends notices to Air India over breaching safety standards, airline to respond

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