India-Mexico trade pact reflects growing South-South cooperation: Report

IANS | November 6, 2026 5:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The proposed India-Mexico Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) reflects a broader shift towards deeper economic cooperation among Global South economies as they seek to diversify supply chains, reduce dependence on traditional markets amid recurring geopolitical volatilities, a new report has said.

IT Q2 results beat low expectations, but demand recovery pushed to FY28: Report

IANS | November 6, 2026 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) India's information technology (IT) services sector delivered Q2 FY27 results that were modestly ahead of subdued expectations, but the broader recovery in demand is increasingly being pushed into FY28 as companies contend with pricing pressure and AI-driven disruption, a report said on Friday.

India's Dhanteras business hits record Rs 1.25 lakh crore: CAIT

IANS | November 6, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Dhanteras generated an estimated Rs 1.25 lakh crore in business across India, setting a new record for the country's retail sector as consumers flocked to markets to purchase gold, silver, automobiles, electronics, utensils and other auspicious items ahead of Diwali, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said on Friday.