Gold ETF inflows jump 34 pc in April, equity mutual funds attract Rs 38,440 crore

IANS | May 11, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The mutual fund industry in India continued to witness strong investor participation in April, with overall industry inflows rising to Rs 3.22 lakh crore, while gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) recorded robust growth amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty surrounding tensions between the US and Iran, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Monday.

Essar Energy Transition unveils landmark in-country value overview report

IANS | May 11, 2026 3:49 PM

Stanlow (UK), May 11 (IANS) Essar Energy Transition on Monday published its maiden In-Country Value Overview Report, revealing the scale of the company’s contribution to the UK economy, energy resilience and security, and its pivotal role in the UK’s industrial decarbonisation.

IT employees’ body seeks mandatory WFH advisory amid fuel conservation push

IANS | May 11, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) on Monday urged the Centre to advise IT and IT-enabled services companies to implement work from home wherever operationally feasible, saying the move could help conserve fuel and reduce unnecessary travel amid rising global uncertainties.

All you need to know about Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act

IANS | May 11, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The government on Monday issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act, 2025, to provide a detailed explainer on India’s rural employment and development legislation aimed at aligning rural development with the vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047' by providing a statutory guarantee of 125 days of unskilled wage employment to rural households and promoting the creation of productive rural assets.

Delhi NCR's tech ecosystem raises $1.7 bn in Q1 2026

IANS | May 11, 2026 2:50 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Delhi NCR's tech ecosystem raised $1.7 billion across 110 rounds in Q1 2026, moderating from $1.9 billion raised in the previous year, due to investors being selective and concentrating capital on select deals, a report said on Monday.

PM Modi’s appeal to reduce gold purchases can help save forex reserves: Experts

IANS | May 11, 2026 2:40 PM

Surat, May 11 (IANS) Supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to avoid non-essential gold purchases in order to save foreign exchange reserves, industry experts on Monday said that gold should not be viewed merely as a consumption item, but also as a key pillar of India’s culture, savings tradition, financial security and women’s empowerment.

India-EU FTA not just about tariffs but stable framework: Portugal’s minister

IANS | May 11, 2026 1:52 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Portugal’s Secretary of State for Economy, Joao Rui Ferreira, said on Monday that the India-EU free trade agreement will mark the beginning of a new phase and strengthen the strategic partnership between India and the European Union by creating a stable and predictable regulatory framework.