Romanian companies should participate in India’s growth story: President Murmu

IANS | July 24, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday urged Romanian companies to actively participate in India’s growth story as the country has emerged as the world’s fastest growing economy, offering immense opportunities for international partnerships, investment and technology collaboration.

New US tariff unlikely to dent India's export competitiveness: Exporters' body

IANS | July 24, 2026 3:36 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The additional 10 per cent Section 301 tariff imposed by the US on imports from India is unlikely to significantly affect the country’s export competitiveness, as many rival exporting nations have been subjected to comparable or higher tariff rates, apex exporters’ body Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said on Friday.

Rekha Jhunjhunwala transfers Star Health shares to promoter LLP in succession-linked move; stock slips

IANS | July 24, 2026 3:19 PM

Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Shares of Star Health and Allied Insurance Company fell more than 1 per cent on Friday after the company's June-quarter shareholding pattern reflected a sharp change in Rekha Jhunjhunwala's direct holding. However, the change was the result of a succession-related transmission and an off-market transfer of shares to promoter entity Sitara Partners LLP, and not a sale or exit by the promoter group.

India, Japan double down on joint warship production to bolster defence ties

IANS | July 24, 2026 3:12 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The India-Japan defence ties are entering a stronger phase, with both countries realising the importance of closer ties for the joint production of warships to bolster maritime power in the changing geopolitical landscape as China increasingly flexes its naval muscle, according to a new report.

Jan Aushadhi scheme saves citizens Rs 45,000 crore in 12 years: Govt

IANS | July 24, 2026 2:37 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) A total of 20,149 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened nationwide and estimated savings of about Rs 45,000 crore have accrued to citizens from the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Yojna, the government informed Parliament on Friday.

India's steel sector keeps up growth momentum in April-June: Govt

IANS | July 24, 2026 2:29 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) India’s production of finished steel during June this year went up to 13.5 million tonnes, which represents a 3.8 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of 13 million tonnes in the same month last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Steel on Friday.

Motilal Oswal shares extend 4-day losing streak, tumble 11 pc

IANS | July 24, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Shares of Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL) slumped as much as 11 per cent on Friday, extending losses for a fourth consecutive session, even as the financial services firm reported a strong set of earnings for the June quarter (Q1FY27), driven by robust growth in its asset management and wealth businesses.