IT sector likely to report another muted quarter amid global uncertainty

IANS | October 4, 2026 10:38 AM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The Indian IT sector is likely to register another muted results (July-September period), in what is typically a seasonally strong quarter, as deal wins remain soft, client decision-making stays cautious, and discretionary spending stays curtailed amid macro uncertainty, according to analysts.

MPC meet: Economists expect RBI to begin rate-hiking cycle

IANS | October 4, 2026 9:38 AM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) As the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gears up for its monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting next week, economists now expect the Central Bank to begin a rate-hiking cycle, bringing forward their earlier call for a December hike.

Global economists hail India’s growth trajectory, reforms

IANS | October 3, 2026 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Global economists on Saturday hailed India's economic trajectory and underscored the importance of sustained growth, education, free trade and income-based taxation in supporting the country's rise as a major global economic force.

India showcases its first 5.56 km free‑space quantum communication link

IANS | October 3, 2026 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) India on Saturday said that QNu Labs, in collaboration with Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo‑informatics (BISAG‑N) and IIT Gandhinagar, has successfully demonstrated the country’s first free‑space Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) link at a scale of 5.56 km.