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.

Adani University revamps curriculum for AI era, introduces industry-focused learning

IANS | June 26, 2026 3:59 PM

Ahmedabad, June 26 (IANS) As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries and reshape the future of work, Adani University on Friday announced a major overhaul of its academic curriculum for the 2026–27 academic year, introducing AI-focused learning, expanded industry exposure and a stronger emphasis on holistic development.

India’s engineering exports hit record $12.3 billion in May

IANS | June 26, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India's engineering goods exports crossed the $12-billion mark for the first time in May, rising 24.48 per cent year-on-year to hit a record despite geopolitical tensions in West Asia and disruptions to global trade, EEPC India said on Friday.

Foxconn invests $37.2 million in India manufacturing subsidiary

IANS | June 26, 2026 2:40 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Foxconn Singapore -- a subsidiary of Taiwan's Hon Hai Technology Group -- has approved an investment of $37.2 million in its India-based subsidiary, Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Private Limited, as part of its long-term investment strategy, according to the company's regulatory filing.

Focus on business fundamentals, not stock valuations: NSE CEO

IANS | June 26, 2026 2:32 PM

Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) National Stock Exchange (NSE) MD and CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan on Friday urged entrepreneurs to focus on building profitable and sustainable businesses rather than getting distracted by short-term stock price movements, saying that strong business fundamentals ultimately drive long-term market value.

Piyush Goyal honoured with UK-India award for strengthening bilateral ties

IANS | June 26, 2026 2:07 PM

London/New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has been conferred the special award for exceptional leadership in elevating UK-India relations at the Annual UK-India Awards 2026 in London, recognising his contribution to strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries.

India’s MSME sector output crosses 31 pc of GDP, jobs touch 38.9 crore

IANS | June 26, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) MSMEs today play a pivotal role in driving India's economic growth and industrial development and the sector contributes about 31.1 per cent in GDP, 35.4 per cent in manufacturing output and 48.58 per cent in exports (as per January 2026), an official fact-sheet said on Friday ahead of the World MSME Day.