Trump admin's PERM suspension move will adversely impact US: Report

IANS | October 11, 2026 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Trump administration's announcement to suspend Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program, the core pathway to employment-based green cards, for eight major technology and outsourcing companies, including India's Infosys, Tata, Wipro and HCL, will serve as a disadvantage for US itself, a media report said.

Adani's Kutch Copper plans to double smelting capacity to 1 million tonnes

IANS | October 11, 2026 6:29 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 11 (IANS) Kutch Copper Limited (KCL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited, on Sunday outlined an ambitious growth strategy centred on sustainability, decarbonisation, and resource efficiency as it seeks to strengthen India’s copper production capacity and support the country's energy transition.

Festive e-commerce sales hit Rs 24,000 crore in first two days: Report

IANS | October 11, 2026 5:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) India's leading e-commerce marketplaces witnessed a strong start to the festive shopping season, generating an estimated Rs 24,000 crore in sales during the first two days as consumers stepped up purchases across smartphones, electronics, appliances and fashion categories, a report has said.

India’s pulse imports dip 31 per cent as Aatmanirbharta mission fuels production

IANS | October 11, 2026 3:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) India's total pulse production rose to 274.09 lakh tonnes in 2025-26 from 256.83 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, driven by the 'Mission for Aatmanirbharta', which has also resulted in a sharp decline in imports of the protein-rich staple during this period, according to an official factsheet issued on Sunday.

Pakistan faces huge risk in $58 billion power sector plan

IANS | October 11, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Pakistan has planned a 2025-35 roadmap for the power sector requiring a massive $58 billion investment in electricity generation and transmission even though the country is saddled with substantial unused generation capacity in a loss-making sector, according to a report.

Bangladesh faces stagflation challenge as inflation remains high: Report

IANS | October 11, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Bangladesh is grappling with mounting stagflationary pressures as persistently high inflation, weak economic growth, subdued private investment and declining household purchasing power combine to weigh on the economy, with experts warning that the ongoing Middle East conflict has amplified, rather than caused, the country's underlying structural weaknesses, a report has said.