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India-UK trade pact to boost exports, jobs and services sector: WTC Mumbai Chairman

IANS | July 15, 2026 2:50 PM

Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) The India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which came into effect on Wednesday, is expected to provide a major boost to India's exports, employment and services sector by offering near-complete tariff-free access to the UK market, World Trade Centre (WTC) Mumbai Chairman Vijay Kalantri said on Wednesday.

China’s growing investment in African ports raises sovereignty risks: Report

IANS | July 15, 2026 2:28 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) China’s growing investments in African ports undermine the sovereignty of African nations and are being repurposed for military and intelligence uses, a new report has said.

Patanjali Foods shares plunge 20 pc, hit over six-year low

IANS | July 15, 2026 2:13 PM

Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) Shares of Patanjali Foods tumbled as much as 20 per cent on Wednesday, hitting a fresh 52-week low and their lowest level since April 2020, before recovering some of the losses later in the trading session.

Why China can’t break away from US dollar

IANS | July 15, 2026 1:52 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) There is no escape from the US dollar for China even as Beijing propagates a 'de-dollarisation' campaign to promote its own currency, the renminbi, to settle payments in international trade and debt repayments.

Uranium deal with Australia lifts fuel hurdle for India’s nuclear power projects: Report

IANS | July 15, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Administrative Arrangement on the India-Australia uranium deal, finalised last week during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, gives India access to the world’s largest known uranium reserves after years of delay linked to concerns over nuclear safeguards and will play a key role in boosting nuclear power generation in the country, according to an article on the South China Morning Post.

Northeast can emerge as India's next innovation powerhouse: NITI Aayog officials

IANS | July 15, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) India's Northeast is emerging as one of the country's most strategically important frontiers for innovation, with policymakers, industry leaders, incubators and startup ecosystem stakeholders on Wednesday called for deeper collaboration to accelerate innovation-led growth across the region.

FICCI hails operationalisation of India-UK trade pact, sees gains for goods and services

IANS | July 15, 2026 1:24 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Wednesday welcomed the operationalisation of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), saying the landmark pact will open new opportunities for Indian industry, enhance competitiveness and deepen the country's integration with global value chains.

'Significant moment in India-UK partnership': PM Modi hails landmark free trade agreement

IANS | July 15, 2026 1:03 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described the coming into force of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the accompanying Agreement on Social Security as a "significant moment" in bilateral ties.

Passenger vehicle wholesales rise 24 pc in June, two-wheeler sales up 19 pc: SIAM

IANS | July 15, 2026 12:31 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Domestic passenger vehicle (PV) dispatches from manufacturers to dealers rose 24.1 per cent year-on-year to 3,88,144 units in June, while two-wheeler and three-wheeler sales also recorded strong double-digit growth, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Wednesday.

Nasscom, FICCI hail UK FTA as India advances towards becoming a developed economy

IANS | July 15, 2026 12:24 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) IT industry’s apex body Nasscom on Wednesday welcomed the coming into force of the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), saying it will unlock opportunities across digital trade, investment, innovation, and talent mobility.

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India-UK trade pact to boost exports, jobs and services sector: WTC Mumbai Chairman

China’s growing investment in African ports raises sovereignty risks: Report

Patanjali Foods shares plunge 20 pc, hit over six-year low

Why China can’t break away from US dollar

Uranium deal with Australia lifts fuel hurdle for India’s nuclear power projects: Report

Northeast can emerge as India's next innovation powerhouse: NITI Aayog officials

FICCI hails operationalisation of India-UK trade pact, sees gains for goods and services

'Significant moment in India-UK partnership': PM Modi hails landmark free trade agreement

Passenger vehicle wholesales rise 24 pc in June, two-wheeler sales up 19 pc: SIAM

Nasscom, FICCI hail UK FTA as India advances towards becoming a developed economy

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