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FTAs driving agri sector growth, 25 crore Soil Health Cards distributed: Piyush Goyal

IANS | July 10, 2025 3:08 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) With supportive policies, fiscal incentives, reduced tariff barriers and new market access through free trade agreements (FTAs) developed countries including Australia, the UAE, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) nations, and the UK, the agriculture sector has witnessed significant progress, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said.

Centre extends tax exemption benefits to IREDA bonds

IANS | July 10, 2025 1:44 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified bonds issued by Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) as "long-term specified assets" that are eligible for tax exemption benefits under section 54EC of the Income-tax Act.

Top online trading platforms lose about 20 lakh active users in first half of 2025

IANS | July 10, 2025 1:14 PM

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Top four online trading platforms together lost nearly 20 lakh active investors in the first half of the calendar year (2025), data available on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) showed on Thursday.

Piyush Goyal holds talks with Malaysian minister on review of ASEAN trade pact

IANS | July 10, 2025 11:24 AM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he had a productive meeting with Tzafrul Aziz, Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, during which he discussed the ongoing review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA).

India ranks among world’s top 10 tech markets in 2025, leads on talent availability

IANS | July 10, 2025 10:29 AM

Bengaluru, July 10 (IANS) India ranks among world’s top 10 tech markets in 2025, particularly standing out in terms of talent availability, with its top six cities making the top 10 list for tech talent acquisition in the Asia-Pacific region, a report showed on Thursday.

India and OPEC have a unique and symbiotic relationship: Hardeep Puri

IANS | July 10, 2025 9:57 AM

Vienna, July 10 (IANS) Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, has emphasised India’s strong partnership with OPEC, discussing ways to ensure that oil markets remain balanced to ensure smooth global transition into green and alternative energies.

Sensex and Nifty open flat as market prepares for Q1 FY26 earnings season

IANS | July 10, 2025 9:40 AM

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) The Indian benchmark indices opened flat on Thursday amid mixed global cues as selling was seen in the auto and IT sectors in the early trade.

Collaboration between NBFCs and banks needs to be institutionalised: FM Sitharaman

IANS | July 9, 2025 10:20 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Gross loan advances by non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) have grown significantly, doubling from Rs 24 lakh crore as of March 2021 to Rs 48 lakh crore as of March 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday.

Immensely grateful to Musk: CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns from X

IANS | July 9, 2025 9:46 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Linda Yaccarino on Wednesday announced she is stepping down as the CEO of Elon Musk-owned social media platform X, two years after joining the firm.

Make in India booster: Samsung India begins pre orders for Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7

IANS | July 9, 2025 9:43 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India’s largest consumer electronics brand Samsung on Wednesday announced that it has started taking pre-orders for the most advanced Galaxy Z series yet – Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 — which are being manufactured in the country in a further boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

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FTAs driving agri sector growth, 25 crore Soil Health Cards distributed: Piyush Goyal

Centre extends tax exemption benefits to IREDA bonds

Top online trading platforms lose about 20 lakh active users in first half of 2025

Piyush Goyal holds talks with Malaysian minister on review of ASEAN trade pact

India ranks among world’s top 10 tech markets in 2025, leads on talent availability

India and OPEC have a unique and symbiotic relationship: Hardeep Puri

Sensex and Nifty open flat as market prepares for Q1 FY26 earnings season

Collaboration between NBFCs and banks needs to be institutionalised: FM Sitharaman

Immensely grateful to Musk: CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns from X

Make in India booster: Samsung India begins pre orders for Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7

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