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NHAI unveils new initiatives to create future professionals

IANS | January 9, 2026 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in association with the Department of Higher Education, on Friday said it has launched the ‘NHAI Internship Programme’, which is designed to serve as a gateway for aspiring professionals to gain real-world, hands-on experience within the largest National Highway development ecosystem in the country.

Sensex, Nifty end lower over global uncertainties, foreign outflows

IANS | January 9, 2026 4:07 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) The Indian equity markets slipped for the fifth consecutive session on Friday, weighed down by sustained foreign outflows and increasing uncertainties about the trade deal between India and the US and fresh tariff threats.

PM Modi inspires us to create AI that can transform people’s lives: Startup CEOs

IANS | January 9, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Founders of domestic Artificial Intelligence (AI) startups have said that the meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspired them to create AI solutions that have the potential to transform people's lives.

Goyal holds talks in Brussels on key issues in India-EU free trade pact

IANS | January 9, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held high-level talks with the EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner, Maros Sefcovic, in Brussels on Friday as part of the efforts to secure a mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

India’s office leasing hits record 20 pc growth in 2025, residential sales steady

IANS | January 9, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) India’s office market touched record high in 2025, with annual gross leasing surging to 86.4 million sq ft, up 20 per cent (year-on-year) and 43 per cent above the pre‑pandemic 2019 peak, a report said on Friday.

Budget 2026-27 must focus on jobs, jobs and jobs: Mohandas Pai

IANS | January 9, 2026 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Indian economy is in good shape with an expected growth of 7.5 per cent or higher in the current financial year and jobs are being created at a fast pace, so the Budget for 2026-27 must keep up the "focus on jobs, jobs, and jobs", business leader and former Infosys board member TV Mohandas Pai said.

Commodities outperform key asset classes in India, precious metals lead

IANS | January 9, 2026 2:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Commodities emerged as the best-performing asset class in India in 2025, outperforming equities, bonds and most traditional assets, a report showed on Friday.

Share of processed foods in agri-food exports reaches 20.4 pc: Govt

IANS | January 9, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The share of processed food exports in agri-food exports increased substantially from 13.7 per cent in 2014-15 to 20.4 per cent in 2024-25, the government said on Friday, adding that the sector is one of the largest employment providers in the organised manufacturing field with 12.83 per cent employment in the total registered/organised sector.

GST reforms, rural recovery drive strong Q3 for India's auto sector

IANS | January 9, 2026 12:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) India’s automobile industry delivered a strong performance with passenger volumes up 20 per cent YoY in the October–December 2025 quarter, driven by GST reforms, a pickup in rural demand, and sustained festive momentum, a report said on Friday.

India’s dairy sector undergoing digital transformation to enhance productivity and farmer welfare

IANS | January 9, 2026 12:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) India’s dairy sector is undergoing a remarkable digital transformation that will help not only to enhance its productivity but also boost transparency and inclusiveness with farmer welfare, said the government on Friday.

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NHAI unveils new initiatives to create future professionals

Sensex, Nifty end lower over global uncertainties, foreign outflows

PM Modi inspires us to create AI that can transform people’s lives: Startup CEOs

Goyal holds talks in Brussels on key issues in India-EU free trade pact

India’s office leasing hits record 20 pc growth in 2025, residential sales steady

Budget 2026-27 must focus on jobs, jobs and jobs: Mohandas Pai

Commodities outperform key asset classes in India, precious metals lead

Share of processed foods in agri-food exports reaches 20.4 pc: Govt

GST reforms, rural recovery drive strong Q3 for India's auto sector

India’s dairy sector undergoing digital transformation to enhance productivity and farmer welfare

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