SBI's $500 million bond priced at tightest spread since RBI swap window: Chairman Setty

IANS | August 13, 2026 10:31 AM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) State Bank of India Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty has said that the state-owned bank's latest overseas bond issue, priced at the tightest spread among Indian public bond issuances since the RBI swap window announcement, reflects strong global investor confidence in India's growth story and SBI's credit quality.

India, Southern African Customs Union sign terms of reference towards trade pact

IANS | August 12, 2026 9:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The government on Wednesday said that India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) have signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for negotiations towards a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between India and SACU, marking an important step towards strengthening trade and economic engagement.

Madhya Pradesh secures Rs 8,635 crore investment proposals from Gujarat

IANS | August 12, 2026 9:43 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 12 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh received investment proposals worth Rs 8,635 crore during a mega investment dialogue with Gujarat's industrial sector in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, with the proposed projects expected to generate 5,785 employment opportunities across sectors, including cement, packaging, food processing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, engineering, chemicals, aerospace and defence.

9 women CEOs, 25 MDs among India’s top 500 listed firms: Govt data

IANS | August 12, 2026 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Women remain significantly underrepresented in the top leadership ranks of India's largest listed companies, with only nine serving as chief executive officers and 25 as managing directors across the country's top 500 listed firms, the Parliament has been informed.