VGRC to showcase Alang’s 40-year journey as global ship recycling hub

IANS | December 23, 2025 1:50 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 23 (IANS) The second edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for Kutch and Saurashtra, scheduled to be held in Rajkot in January 2026, will spotlight Alang’s four decades of achievements and project the state’s maritime strength on the global stage.

India, New Zealand ink financial services pact to boost economic ties

IANS | December 23, 2025 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) India and New Zealand have concluded negotiations on the Financial Services Annex of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral economic and strategic cooperation, according to a Finance Ministry statement issued on Tuesday.

Net FDI nearly doubles to $6.2 bn in India in April‑October period

IANS | December 23, 2025 1:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in India nearly doubled to $6.2 billion during April‑October from $3.3 billion a year earlier, primarily due to fall in repatriation of foreign capital despite a rise in outward FDI, an official statement has said.

Trade deal crucial to deepen US-India economic ties: Keshap

IANS | December 23, 2025 11:07 AM

Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) The United States and India must conclude a long-pending trade agreement to unlock deeper economic integration and reinforce business confidence on both sides, Atul Keshap, President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), said following a recent visit to India.

Piyush Goyal lauds public sector banks, calls them key to MSME growth

IANS | December 23, 2025 10:42 AM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that public sector banks (PSBs) have emerged as strong and competitive institutions, standing shoulder to shoulder with private and foreign banks in supporting India’s growth.

Indian rupee stable in real effective terms, forex reserves adequate: RBI

IANS | December 23, 2025 10:37 AM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) In real effective terms, the Indian rupee remained stable in November, as depreciation of the INR in nominal effective terms was offset by higher prices in India compared to its major trading partners, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) December Bulletin.