Business News: Economy & Markets

India has become fastest growing economy in world under PM Modi's leadership: Carney

IANS | March 2, 2026 2:52 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday lauded PM Narendra Modi's leadership, highlighting his stellar role in making India the fastest growing economy in the world over the last decade. Addressing a joint press meeting with Prime Minister Modi following their talks in New Delhi, Carney also spoke about the increasing engagements between India and Canada in the last one year, terming it as an expansion of a valued partnership with new ambition, focus and foresight.

NITI Aayog launches new training manuals for farmers

IANS | March 2, 2026 2:41 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) NITI Aayog on Monday said that it has organised a two-day national workshop on natural farming under its State Support Mission (SSM), bringing together farmers, policymakers, scientists, start-ups and civil society groups from across India to discuss ways to promote sustainable agriculture.

India’s FY27 GDP growth likely at 7.2 pc; FY26 estimates to rise

IANS | March 2, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) India's GDP growth for FY27 is likely to touch 7.2 per cent and FY26 growth could be revised up to 7.8 per cent from 7.6 per cent in the subsequent GDP estimates from the government, a report said on Monday.

India’s self-reliance drive gives big push to exports too

IANS | March 2, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) India’s experience demonstrates that import substitution and export strength can move together when approached strategically. Across sectors, from mobile phones and medicines to automobiles and defence, the push is to build in India not only for domestic needs, but for global markets as well, according to an official factsheet issued on Monday.

Nasscom advises member companies to defer travel to affected areas as Middle East simmers

IANS | March 2, 2026 1:58 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) IT industry’s apex body Nasscom on Monday said it has advised member companies to defer travel to affected areas amid the evolving situation in the Middle East.

India, Canada sign $2.6 bn uranium deal, aim to finalise trade pact in 2026

IANS | March 2, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) India and Canada took a major step forward in their relationship on Monday by signing a landmark uranium supply agreement worth $2.6 billion.

Chinese firms engaged in fierce price war: Report

IANS | March 2, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Price wars are taking a heavy toll on China’s corporate sector as profits are being sharply eroded in the fierce competition to grab a share of the dwindling market pie amid excess production capacity. This is also resulting in the dumping of cheap Chinese goods in overseas markets.

Global smart glasses shipments rise 139 pc; India sees 15-fold surge

IANS | March 2, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Global smart glasses shipments grew 139 per cent year‑on‑year in the H2 CY25, driven by "Meta’s expanding product portfolio, new AI smart glasses models and seasonal demand," a report said on Monday.

India-EU trade deal sparks alarm in Pakistan as textile exports, millions of jobs face risk

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:39 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The recently concluded free trade agreement between India and the European Union is creating concern in Pakistan, where industry leaders fear it could hurt the country’s textile sector and threaten millions of jobs, a report has said.

Israel-Iran war: Airline stocks in red as flight disruption continues for 3rd day

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:16 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Global and Indian airlines cancelled and diverted hundreds of flights for a third straight day on Monday after the escalating US-Israel and Iran war prompted widespread airspace closures across West Asia and the Gulf.

business

India has become fastest growing economy in world under PM Modi's leadership: Carney

NITI Aayog launches new training manuals for farmers

India’s FY27 GDP growth likely at 7.2 pc; FY26 estimates to rise

India’s self-reliance drive gives big push to exports too

Nasscom advises member companies to defer travel to affected areas as Middle East simmers

India, Canada sign $2.6 bn uranium deal, aim to finalise trade pact in 2026

Chinese firms engaged in fierce price war: Report

Global smart glasses shipments rise 139 pc; India sees 15-fold surge

India-EU trade deal sparks alarm in Pakistan as textile exports, millions of jobs face risk

Israel-Iran war: Airline stocks in red as flight disruption continues for 3rd day

LATEST NEWS

PGTI’s 72 The League: UP Prometheans, Rajasthan Regals through to final

Ram Charan tells dad Chiranjeevi: Your encouragement means everything!

US Congress renews scrutiny of systematic religious repression in China: Report

Back home after Dubai ordeal, Sindhu worried about ranking loss, how to make it to Swiss Open

T20 WC: It’s a completely fresh start in semifinal, says Markram ahead of clash with NZ

India must seriously anticipate possibility of persistent American interference: Report

Pakistani terror outfits developing maritime capabilities: Report

Coercive military force could strengthen resistance, expand conflict: Report

Sonal Chauhan says 'The last few days were challenging' as she safely returns to India

Apple introduces new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro with M5 and next-gen AI capabilities