ICAI aims to connect startups, MSMEs with investors through ScaleUp India Summit

IANS | June 27, 2026 9:35 PM

Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is working to connect startups and MSMEs with investors, bankers and mentors through its ScaleUp India initiative, with the aim of helping entrepreneurs transform innovative ideas into sustainable businesses, CA. Prasanna Kumar D, President, ICAI said on Saturday.

Pakistan's central bank profit transfer to govt seen falling 41 pc: Report

IANS | June 27, 2026 8:55 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Pakistan is projected to face a sharp decline in one of its largest sources of non-tax revenue, with profit transfers from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to the federal government expected to fall by nearly 41 per cent in FY27 as easing inflation and lower interest rates reduce the central bank's earnings, according to a report.

Defence deal with China risks creating long-term dependency for Bangladesh: Report

IANS | June 27, 2026 8:49 PM

Dhaka, June 27 (IANS) Although Bangladesh can derive opportunities from relations with China, those opportunities carry the risk of long-term dependency if not strategically balanced. Defence modernisation should be pursued in line with the country’s economic capacity, technology development and human resource growth, a report has stated.