Geothermal energy poised to accelerate India’s drive to Net Zero by 2070

IANS | September 4, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The recent commissioning of the first two geothermal wells in Ladakh marks the beginning of the journey to make geothermal energy a key part of India’s renewable energy story as the nation drives towards Net Zero by 2070, according to a government factsheet issued on Friday.

Lower tariffs could boost India's ‘missing middle’ in exports: Report

IANS | September 4, 2026 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) India’s recent currency depreciation has not translated into a strong export recovery because a missing middle of mid‑technology and intermediate goods is failing to respond, a report said on Friday, adding that trade deals and lower export tariffs could solve this issue.

RBI may raise repo rate to 5.75-6 pc in H2 FY27: Report

IANS | September 4, 2026 2:50 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India could raise its key repo rate to 5.75-6 per cent in the second half of FY27 as it seeks to contain excess banking liquidity and rising inflation amid strong economic growth, according to a report.

FM Sitharaman invites global CEOs to invest in India

IANS | September 4, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a series of discussions with CEOs of global companies in New York on the new investment opportunities in digital infrastructure opening up in India’s fast growing economy, according to an official statement posted on X on Friday.