India a political and economic powerhouse in Asia: New Zealand MP

IANS | July 10, 2026 10:15 AM

Auckland/New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) India is one of the world's most important rising powers and the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement comes at a crucial time as New Zealand adapts to an increasingly multipolar world, New Zealand Member of Parliament Phil Twyford said on Friday while welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country.

India-New Zealand FTA to unlock significant economic benefits: NZ Minister Simon Watts

IANS | July 10, 2026 9:27 AM

Auckland/New Delhi , July 10 (IANS) Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit a landmark moment in India-New Zealand relations, New Zealand Revenue Minister Simon Watts said on Friday that the signing of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a major step forward for bilateral ties, opening significant economic opportunities for both countries while reinforcing their shared commitment to a rules-based international order.

India should test resolve of US administration on trade deal, keep conversation warm: SBI report

IANS | July 10, 2026 9:23 AM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) India’s best strategy to get the best trade deal with the US is to wear down the opening position, not the relationship, keep the conversation warm, avoid public escalation, make limited and reversible offers, and wait for the Donald Trump Administration’s first demand to run into the US market costs, China-balancing needs and alliance fatigue, an SBI Research report said on Friday.

IMF sees India gaining from supply chain shift

IANS | July 9, 2026 9:34 PM

Washington, July 9 (IANS) India's push to establish itself as a global manufacturing hub is beginning to pay off as international supply chains diversify, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) saying on Thursday that it is already seeing tangible evidence of the shift, particularly in electronics manufacturing, while urging New Delhi to sustain structural reforms to maintain the momentum.

SMAM distributes 21.61 lakh farm machines to small farmers: Govt

IANS | July 9, 2026 8:31 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Central assistance of Rs 9,404.47 crore has supported the distribution of 21.61 lakh agricultural machines to individual farmers under the Sub‑Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM), an official statement said on Thursday.