India on track for up to 7 pc GDP growth in FY27: Report

IANS | September 18, 2026 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) India is on course to achieve real GDP growth of 6.5-7 per cent in the current fiscal year, with nominal GDP growth expected to remain around 11-12 per cent, supported by strong domestic demand, accelerating bank credit and improving economic activity, according to a report released by Jefferies.

India highlights 3 pillars of Security, Connectivity, Opportunity for global trade at SCO meet

IANS | September 18, 2026 2:28 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) India highlighted the three pillars of 'Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity' for international trade at the 25th meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States Responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities held in Tajikistan's Dushanbe, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

China keeping distance from Iran: Report

IANS | September 18, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) While China is Iran’s most important economic partner, Beijing has shown little interest in linking its broader Middle East strategy to Tehran, according to an article in the MBN news website.

India, Thailand discuss strengthening trade and investment ties

IANS | September 18, 2026 1:09 PM

Bangkok, Sep 18 (IANS) India and Thailand have held discussions on further strengthening trade and investment ties, identifying areas of complementarity, resolving tariff and non-tariff barriers, and achieving balanced trade for mutual benefit.