Investment share in India’s gold consumption see huge 42 pc jump in CY25

IANS | April 27, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Investment share in India’s gold consumption rose to 42 per cent in CY25 from 29 per cent in CY24 as investment demand surged, led by gold ETFs and bar-and-coin buying, reflecting safe-haven demand, diversification motives and geopolitical uncertainty, a report showed on Monday.

TRAI floats consultation paper on proliferation of public Wi-Fi networks

IANS | April 27, 2026 4:24 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday released a consultation paper on the proliferation of public Wi-Fi networks in the country, seeking stakeholder views on measures to accelerate last-mile digital connectivity and improve broadband access.

India-New Zealand FTA will boost opportunities for MSMEs, agri-food products exports

IANS | April 27, 2026 4:14 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Monday welcomed the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, calling it a strategic milestone that will expand market access, deepen economic ties and create opportunities for exporters, especially micro, small and medium enterprises.

Elon Musk and Sam Altman set for courtroom clash over OpenAI’s founding vision

IANS | April 27, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Elon Musk and Sam Altman -- once allies in building what they envisioned as a nonprofit safeguard against runaway AI -- were set to face each other in a federal courtroom on Monday as a jury begins to decide whether Altman betrayed that founding promise by steering OpenAI toward a $852 billion commercial empire, as per reports.

Assocham inks pact with India-New Zealand business council to boost trade

IANS | April 27, 2026 2:20 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Leading business chamber Assocham on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India-New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) to develop a structured plan of action to facilitate and formalise industry-led initiatives under the India–New Zealand FTA and to ensure that businesses on both sides can effectively leverage the opportunities arising from the agreement.