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Outlook for Indian textile industry increasingly favourable amid key FTAs: Govt officials

IANS | February 20, 2026 2:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) After a year marked by resilience amid global headwinds, the outlook for the Indian textile industry is increasingly favourable, a senior government official has said, adding that key Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), now in place, are opening significant new market opportunities for Indian exporters, enhancing tariff competitiveness and strengthening India’s position in global value chains.

India-US interim trade deal likely to kick in from April: Piyush Goyal

IANS | February 20, 2026 2:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that the interim trade deal between India and the United States is likely to become operational in April this year.

India, Japan technology ties to play key role in shaping digital future

IANS | February 20, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The growing technological ties between India and Japan in the electronics hardware sector have emerged as a new factor in cementing the strong economic and strategic relations between the world’s largest democracy and Asia’s tech giant.

'Very happy about fantastic partnership': US Ambassador on India joining Pax Silica declaration

IANS | February 20, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Amidst the global spotlight on the ongoing AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, India, on Friday, formally joined the Pax Silica declaration.

AI startup CEOs laud India’s supportive environment after roundtable with PM Modi

IANS | February 20, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) On the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a roundtable with CEOs of AI and deep tech startups pioneering innovative initiatives in agriculture, healthcare, cybersecurity, etc., who praised the country's "supportive and dynamic environment for Artificial Intelligence advancement".

‘Outstanding’ Summit showcases India’s AI vision to the world: Tata Sons Chairman

IANS | February 20, 2026 12:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The ‘outstanding’ ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ has showcased the energy, the broader AI vision and what India can do to take this vision forward, according to Tata Sons Chairman, N. Chandrasekaran.

UN chief calls for global interoperability to mitigate AI fragmentation risks

IANS | February 20, 2026 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday cited AI fragmentation risks, calling for global interoperability standards for better outcomes at the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ here.

India AI Impact Summit demonstrates Applied AI success in defence, agriculture

IANS | February 20, 2026 11:23 AM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ has showcased a maturing applied AI ecosystem focused on “translating research into tools that can operate beyond laboratory”, a report has said.

India joining 'Pax Silica' will shape 21st century order: US Envoy Sergio Gor

IANS | February 20, 2026 11:22 AM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) India on Friday formally joined Pax Silica, a US-led initiative to bring together an initial group of countries closely tied to semiconductor manufacturing and advanced technology supply chains, at the 'AI Impact Summit 2026’ here.

India PMI data for February strongest in 3 months, signals robust output growth

IANS | February 20, 2026 10:51 AM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The PMI data for February signalled stronger output growth as the HSBC Flash India PMI rose from 58.4 in January to 59.3 this month — indicating the strongest rate of expansion for three months, the data compiled by S&P Global showed on Friday.

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Outlook for Indian textile industry increasingly favourable amid key FTAs: Govt officials

India-US interim trade deal likely to kick in from April: Piyush Goyal

India, Japan technology ties to play key role in shaping digital future

'Very happy about fantastic partnership': US Ambassador on India joining Pax Silica declaration

AI startup CEOs laud India’s supportive environment after roundtable with PM Modi

‘Outstanding’ Summit showcases India’s AI vision to the world: Tata Sons Chairman

UN chief calls for global interoperability to mitigate AI fragmentation risks

India AI Impact Summit demonstrates Applied AI success in defence, agriculture

India joining 'Pax Silica' will shape 21st century order: US Envoy Sergio Gor

India PMI data for February strongest in 3 months, signals robust output growth

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