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India’s self-reliance drive gives big push to exports too

IANS | March 2, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) India’s experience demonstrates that import substitution and export strength can move together when approached strategically. Across sectors, from mobile phones and medicines to automobiles and defence, the push is to build in India not only for domestic needs, but for global markets as well, according to an official factsheet issued on Monday.

Nasscom advises member companies to defer travel to affected areas as Middle East simmers

IANS | March 2, 2026 1:58 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) IT industry’s apex body Nasscom on Monday said it has advised member companies to defer travel to affected areas amid the evolving situation in the Middle East.

Global smart glasses shipments rise 139 pc; India sees 15-fold surge

IANS | March 2, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Global smart glasses shipments grew 139 per cent year‑on‑year in the H2 CY25, driven by "Meta’s expanding product portfolio, new AI smart glasses models and seasonal demand," a report said on Monday.

Israel-Iran war: Airline stocks in red as flight disruption continues for 3rd day

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:16 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Global and Indian airlines cancelled and diverted hundreds of flights for a third straight day on Monday after the escalating US-Israel and Iran war prompted widespread airspace closures across West Asia and the Gulf.

India’s manufacturing PMI rises to 4-month high in Feb over robust domestic demand

IANS | March 2, 2026 10:56 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The manufacturing PMI in India rose from 55.4 in January to a four-month high of 56.9 in February, as a substantial improvement in domestic demand for Indian goods fuelled new order intakes and spurred the greatest upturn in production volumes for four months, S&P Global data showed on Monday.

Morgan Stanley sees upside to its India growth forecast for FY27 over robust demand

IANS | March 2, 2026 10:24 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) A Morgan Stanley report on Monday said it expects the growth impulse to remain strong in India, and see upside to its growth forecast of 6.5 per cent for FY27, driven by continued tailwinds for both domestic and external demand.

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India’s self-reliance drive gives big push to exports too

Nasscom advises member companies to defer travel to affected areas as Middle East simmers

Global smart glasses shipments rise 139 pc; India sees 15-fold surge

Israel-Iran war: Airline stocks in red as flight disruption continues for 3rd day

India’s manufacturing PMI rises to 4-month high in Feb over robust domestic demand

Morgan Stanley sees upside to its India growth forecast for FY27 over robust demand

Sensex, Nifty drop over 1 pc over heightened Middle East tensions

Crude oil prices surge over 7 pc as Israel-Iran war escalates

India moving towards bio-driven economy: Dr. Jitendra Singh

Airtel, Google join hands to curb spam on RCS messaging in India

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