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SBI's $500 million bond priced at tightest spread since RBI swap window: Chairman Setty

IANS | August 13, 2026 10:31 AM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) State Bank of India Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty has said that the state-owned bank's latest overseas bond issue, priced at the tightest spread among Indian public bond issuances since the RBI swap window announcement, reflects strong global investor confidence in India's growth story and SBI's credit quality.

MSCI India rejig: Adani Energy Solutions among 4 stocks added, 3 removed from index

IANS | August 13, 2026 10:09 AM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) As part of the August periodic review, MSCI -- the global index provider -- has added Adani Energy Solutions and three other companies to its MSCI India Index, while three firms have been removed from the index.

Sensex, Nifty open flat as investors weigh strong domestic fundamentals against oil price risks

IANS | August 13, 2026 9:34 AM

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Equity benchmarks opened little changed on Thursday as investors balanced robust domestic growth indicators against lingering concerns over crude oil prices.

India on track for record 50 GW solar capacity in 2026 amid booster for domestic supply chain

IANS | August 13, 2026 9:30 AM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) India added 34 GWdc (gigawatts direct current) of solar capacity in the first half of 2026 -- 38 per cent above the H1 2025 levels -- and the country is on track to record 50 GWdc this year, a new report showed on Thursday.

Govt to develop multilingual AI for citizen-centric governance, public service delivery

IANS | August 13, 2026 9:08 AM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) India is working on advancing multilingual, voice-first AI solutions for inclusive governance and citizen-centric public service delivery, according to an official statement.

India, Southern African Customs Union sign terms of reference towards trade pact

IANS | August 12, 2026 9:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The government on Wednesday said that India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) have signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for negotiations towards a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between India and SACU, marking an important step towards strengthening trade and economic engagement.

Madhya Pradesh secures Rs 8,635 crore investment proposals from Gujarat

IANS | August 12, 2026 9:43 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 12 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh received investment proposals worth Rs 8,635 crore during a mega investment dialogue with Gujarat's industrial sector in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, with the proposed projects expected to generate 5,785 employment opportunities across sectors, including cement, packaging, food processing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, engineering, chemicals, aerospace and defence.

9 women CEOs, 25 MDs among India’s top 500 listed firms: Govt data

IANS | August 12, 2026 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Women remain significantly underrepresented in the top leadership ranks of India's largest listed companies, with only nine serving as chief executive officers and 25 as managing directors across the country's top 500 listed firms, the Parliament has been informed.

China’s leadership ignoring domestic consumers in pursuit of big projects: Report

IANS | August 12, 2026 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) China’s leadership is continuing with its thrust on developing its “AI plus” initiative, pushing for breakthroughs in frontier technology, building new pillar industries in pursuit of national power while ignoring its weak consumer demand at home, which enables the country to export goods at cheap prices and pile up a trade surplus, according to an article in Foreign Policy magazine.

South Korea, India vow closer ties in customs affairs

IANS | August 12, 2026 5:10 PM

Seoul, Aug 12 (IANS) The South Korean customs agency said on Wednesday it has agreed with its Indian counterpart to bolster cooperation in customs affairs and facilitate smoother trade between the two countries.

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SBI's $500 million bond priced at tightest spread since RBI swap window: Chairman Setty

MSCI India rejig: Adani Energy Solutions among 4 stocks added, 3 removed from index

Sensex, Nifty open flat as investors weigh strong domestic fundamentals against oil price risks

India on track for record 50 GW solar capacity in 2026 amid booster for domestic supply chain

Govt to develop multilingual AI for citizen-centric governance, public service delivery

India, Southern African Customs Union sign terms of reference towards trade pact

Madhya Pradesh secures Rs 8,635 crore investment proposals from Gujarat

9 women CEOs, 25 MDs among India’s top 500 listed firms: Govt data

China’s leadership ignoring domestic consumers in pursuit of big projects: Report

South Korea, India vow closer ties in customs affairs

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