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India's core sector growth rate surges to 30-month high in September

IANS | October 21, 2026 6:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The growth rate of India’s core sector industries surged to a 30-month high of 7.9 per cent in September, compared to the same month of the previous year, driven by the strong performance of the iron ore, electricity, coal refinery products, cement, and steel sectors, according to figures released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday.

realme reaffirms long-term commitment to India, outlines growth plans for 2027 with Super Agents

IANS | October 21, 2026 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) realme on Wednesday reaffirmed its long-term commitment to India, outlining its priorities for 2027 across product development, brand investment and its mainline business. At a meeting with India Super Agents, led by Chase Xu, Vice President and CMO, realme, the company shared its focus on strengthening consumer preference and building sustainable growth with its channel ecosystem.

Global economic uncertainty to have some bearing on domestic activity amid resilience: RBI

IANS | October 21, 2026 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday said that global economic uncertainty will continue to have some bearing on domestic economic activity and while energy prices and supply chain pressures have continued, their near-term trajectory remains uncertain amid the lingering West Asia conflict.

Finance Ministry launches bank camps from Oct 21 to boost financial inclusion

IANS | October 21, 2026 5:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Ministry of Finance has announced bank camps from October 21, 2026 until December to enhance financial inclusion and help citizens access government schemes and services.

India-EU trade deal could significantly ease market access: Estonia envoy

IANS | October 21, 2026 5:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could reduce both tariff and non-tariff barriers, creating new opportunities for businesses on both sides, Estonia's Ambassador to India Kristi Karelsohn said on Wednesday, expressing hope that the agreement will be signed by leaders before the end of the year.

Pakistan’s border closures strain economy and connectivity

IANS | October 21, 2026 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Pakistan's strained ties with neighbours -- including India -- have effectively left much of its land borders closed to trade and travel, fuelling concerns over the economic costs of prolonged regional isolation, according to a report.

Bangladesh sees 1,147 deaths from measles over weak immunisation

IANS | October 21, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Bangladesh is battling the world’s worst measles outbreak this year due to failure in routine immunisation with over 2,02,000 suspected cases and 1,147 deaths reported since the outbreak began in mid‑March, a new report has said.

HDFC Bank says internal review underway over alleged info leak

IANS | October 21, 2026 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) HDFC Bank has clarified that it is investigating a possible leak of confidential information and will decide on further action after completing its internal review, according to a report.

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Q2 profit falls 28.6 pc to Rs 221 crore

IANS | October 21, 2026 4:18 PM

Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited on Wednesday reported a net profit of Rs 221 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY27), marking a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decline of 28.6 per cent from the previous quarter (Q1 FY27).

India to convert gas‑fuelled ammonia and urea plant to renewable power: Report

IANS | October 21, 2026 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) India will convert an existing natural gas‑fuelled ammonia and urea plant to run on renewable power, creating one of the world’s largest green‑ammonia plants with an annual output target of about 1.1 million tonnes, a new report has said.

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India's core sector growth rate surges to 30-month high in September

realme reaffirms long-term commitment to India, outlines growth plans for 2027 with Super Agents

Global economic uncertainty to have some bearing on domestic activity amid resilience: RBI

Finance Ministry launches bank camps from Oct 21 to boost financial inclusion

India-EU trade deal could significantly ease market access: Estonia envoy

Pakistan’s border closures strain economy and connectivity

Bangladesh sees 1,147 deaths from measles over weak immunisation

HDFC Bank says internal review underway over alleged info leak

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Q2 profit falls 28.6 pc to Rs 221 crore

India to convert gas‑fuelled ammonia and urea plant to renewable power: Report

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