Piyush Goyal, global CEOs discuss investment opportunities under India-UK CETA

IANS | June 26, 2026 9:49 PM

London/New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will provide an opportunity to deepen investments, accelerate technology partnerships and build resilient supply chains, while creating an enabling environment for businesses in both countries to expand.

India a key tech partner, says US official after Pax Silica launch

IANS | June 26, 2026 8:54 PM

Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Donald Trump administration on Friday identified India as a potential "comprehensive partner" under its Pax Silica initiative, saying the two countries are aligned on strengthening supply chains, expanding semiconductor cooperation, and reducing dependence on vulnerable manufacturing networks.

'India’s credibility counts in world order'

IANS | June 26, 2026 6:40 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India's rise on the global stage has been driven not only by its economic growth and geopolitical weight, but also because, over the years, it has established its credibility as a country that respects international law, honours bilateral agreements, and contributes constructively to global governance, according to an article.

India's forex reserves climb nearly $1 billion to $672.5 billion

IANS | June 26, 2026 5:23 PM

Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $963 million to $672, 587 billion in the week ended June 19, reversing the decline recorded in the previous week, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.

Pakistan's central government debt hits record Rs 81.9 trillion: Report

IANS | June 26, 2026 4:37 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Pakistan's central government debt has climbed to a record Rs 81.93 trillion after rising by Rs 1.4 trillion in April alone, underscoring mounting fiscal pressures and the country's continued dependence on borrowing to finance its expenditure, according to a report.

How EU-India FTA goes beyond tariffs to strategic trust

IANS | June 26, 2026 4:26 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India and the European Union have concluded their Free Trade Agreement as both partners seek to diversify their markets amid the global tariff turmoil and the geopolitical landscape after Donald Trump took over as US President, an article said.