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India-EU FTA: Brussels delegation in New Delhi next week to achieve ‘constructive conclusion’

IANS | October 29, 2025 9:50 AM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) To advance the ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, the EU technical team, led by Director General for Trade Sabine Weyand, will visit India next week with the objective of achieving a “constructive conclusion based on the potential solutions identified over the past two days”, an official statement said on Wednesday.

Sensex, Nifty open higher amid positive global cues

IANS | October 29, 2025 9:45 AM

Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Indian stock markets opened on a strong note on Wednesday, supported by a positive trend in global markets.

Next 3 months buoyant for industry as GST rate cuts to boost activity: Report

IANS | October 29, 2025 9:38 AM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The next three months should be more buoyant for industry as the GST cuts would translate to higher demand which in turn should lead to increased activity, a new Bank of Baroda (BoB) report said on Wednesday.

Subsidies on phosphorus, potash for Rabi 2025-26 to boost farmers’ income: PM Modi

IANS | October 28, 2025 10:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that subsidies on phosphorus and potash will not only make fertilisers available to the annadatas at affordable rates but will also boost their earnings.

Star Health Q2 net profit falls 54 pc despite rise in revenue

IANS | October 28, 2025 9:16 PM

Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Star Health and Allied Insurance Company on Tuesday reported a sharp over 50 per cent decline in its net profit to Rs 54.9 crore for the second quarter of the current financial year (Q2 FY26), compared to Rs 110 crore in the same period last year.

India aims 70 pc carbon emission cut per tonne of cargo by 2047: Sarbananda Sonowal

IANS | October 28, 2025 8:52 PM

Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) India’s maritime sector forms the backbone of its economy, with over 95 per cent of the nation’s trade by volume moving through the sea, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Tuesday, adding that under the Net Zero by 2070 commitment, India aims to reduce carbon emissions per tonne of cargo by 30 per cent by 2030 and 70 per cent by 2047, making the sector a key driver of climate action.

Korean envoy hails India’s maritime vision, eyes new investment wave

IANS | October 28, 2025 8:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to India, Lee Seong-Ho, lauded India’s growing maritime ambitions and bilateral cooperation during the Indian Maritime Week on Tuesday, where Korea participated as a partner country for the first time.

IIP growth steady due to GST-related stocking, festive demand: Economists

IANS | October 28, 2025 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The healthy growth of India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is linked to GST reforms-led stocking and early festive demand and the robust performance of the manufacturing sector, economists and analysts said on Tuesday.

Jindal Steel Q2 net profit falls 26 pc to Rs 635 crore

IANS | October 28, 2025 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) on Monday reported a 26.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 635.08 crore for the second quarter of FY26, compared to Rs 860.47 crore in the same period last year.

Northeast states' meet stresses world-class tourism circuits, transport upgrade

IANS | October 28, 2025 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia participated in three High‑Level Task Force meetings, pressing for integrated development of the tourism, agriculture and transport sectors across the North Eastern Region, the government informed on Tuesday.

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India-EU FTA: Brussels delegation in New Delhi next week to achieve ‘constructive conclusion’

Sensex, Nifty open higher amid positive global cues

Next 3 months buoyant for industry as GST rate cuts to boost activity: Report

Subsidies on phosphorus, potash for Rabi 2025-26 to boost farmers’ income: PM Modi

Star Health Q2 net profit falls 54 pc despite rise in revenue

India aims 70 pc carbon emission cut per tonne of cargo by 2047: Sarbananda Sonowal

Korean envoy hails India’s maritime vision, eyes new investment wave

IIP growth steady due to GST-related stocking, festive demand: Economists

Jindal Steel Q2 net profit falls 26 pc to Rs 635 crore

Northeast states' meet stresses world-class tourism circuits, transport upgrade

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