India-New Zealand trade pact to open new opportunities for exporters: Industry

IANS | October 21, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Industry chamber ASSOCHAM on Wednesday welcomed the entry into force of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), saying the pact would deepen India's economic engagement with the developed world and create fresh opportunities for exporters, manufacturers and small businesses.

Essar Ports secures LOA for Tuna Tekra multipurpose cargo terminal at Kandla

IANS | October 21, 2026 2:21 PM

Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) Essar Ports Limited has received the Letter of Award (LOA) from Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) for the development of a multipurpose cargo terminal at Tuna Tekra, Kandla, Gujarat, on a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) basis under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode.

Canada, India ties improving at rapid pace: Report

IANS | October 21, 2026 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The relations between Canada and India continue to improve at a rapid pace. There is growing confidence that negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) are nearing a conclusion. That momentum should allow leaders to conclude negotiations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Canada in December, according to an article published by the Business Council of Canada.

Signature Global shares tumble nearly 37 pc in 2026

IANS | October 21, 2026 1:51 PM

Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) Signature Global (India) Limited's shares have declined 36.91 per cent, or Rs 416.65, on a year-to-date (YTD) basis amid a slowdown in the company's operational performance.

India's automotive sector records 33 deals worth $1.7 billion in Q3

IANS | October 21, 2026 12:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) India’s automotive sector recorded 33 deals worth $1.7 billion in Q3 2026, up from 20 transactions valued at $717 million in the previous quarter, driven by a rise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private capital deployment and renewed public‑market fundraising, according to a report released on Wednesday.