Bank unions threaten strike over 5-day banking, PLI scheme, other demands

IANS | August 24, 2026 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) on Monday announced a nationwide strike on September 11 over the delay in implementing five-day banking, differences over the performance-linked incentive (PLI) scheme and several pending demands, including pension-related issues.

Piyush Goyal urges Japanese firms to create ‘1,580 Suzukis’ out of India

IANS | August 24, 2026 11:05 AM

Tokyo, Aug 24 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday urged Japanese companies to expand their operations in India and create success stories similar to Suzuki and said that the country would like to see 1,580 Suzukis emerge from the Japanese firms operating in India.

India's monsoon improves, eases risks for Kharif crop: Report

IANS | August 24, 2026 10:01 AM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) India's monsoon situation has improved significantly in recent months and eased concerns over widespread disruption to Kharif crop, although rainfall distribution remains a major factor to watch, according to a report.

Sensex, Nifty open higher as crude oil prices slip up to 2 pc

IANS | August 24, 2026 9:33 AM

Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) Domestic equity markets opened higher on Monday after two straight weekly losses amid decline in crude oil prices, though investors awaited clarity on potential US sanctions on Iran later in the session amid elevated geopolitical tensions.

RBI monetary policy trapped in ‘chalk and cheese’ problem: SBI report

IANS | August 24, 2026 9:18 AM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) The recent RBI monetary policy minutes, monetary policy press statement and RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s statement for August, and even earlier months, reveal the conundrum of “chalk and cheese” in monetary policy, an SBI Research report said on Monday.

India-Mauritius discuss strengthening energy partnership

IANS | August 23, 2026 9:36 PM

Port Louis, Aug 23 (IANS) Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri called on Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and discussed possibilities for furthering cooperation in the energy sector, the Indian High Commission said on Sunday.