FTAs with EU, US to provide fresh impetus to exports: FIEO

IANS | February 16, 2026 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The 6.15 per cent growth in overall exports during April-January 2025-26 is a positive and reassuring indicator of the inherent strength and competitiveness of Indian industry, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said on Saturday.

India’s goods & services exports clock 13 per cent rise in January

IANS | February 16, 2026 6:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India's combined merchandise and services exports recorded a 13.16 per cent increase to $80.45 billion in January this year, compared with $71.09 billion in the same month of the previous year, data released by the Commerce Ministry on Monday showed.

Mani Shankar Aiyar targets Congress leadership, slams Venugopal and Tharoor

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:25 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 16 (IANS) "What do you think of a party that chooses KC Venugopal as the Sardar Patel to Rahul Gandhi? And what do you think of a party that cannot find anyone but Pawan Khera to be their spokesman?…" senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar wrote on social media from Thiruvananthapuram, setting off fresh ripples within the grand old party.

UPI pips cash as India's top payment mode with 57 per cent share of total transactions

IANS | February 16, 2026 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) UPI has emerged as the most preferred mode of payment, accounting for 57 per cent of total payment transactions in India, surpassing cash transactions at 38 per cent, primarily due to ease of use and instant fund transfer capability, according to an independent study commissioned by the Finance Ministry.