Assocham inks pact with India-New Zealand business council to boost trade

IANS | April 27, 2026 2:20 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Leading business chamber Assocham on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India-New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) to develop a structured plan of action to facilitate and formalise industry-led initiatives under the India–New Zealand FTA and to ensure that businesses on both sides can effectively leverage the opportunities arising from the agreement.

Goldman Sachs raises crude oil forecast up to $90 as Hormuz closure tightens supply

IANS | April 27, 2026 1:48 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Analysts at Goldman Sachs have raised their forecast for Brent crude -- the international oil benchmark -- to $90 per barrel for the fourth quarter, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude pegged at $83 per barrel, as the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to tighten global supply, according to multiple reports.

India tech deals hit $3.9 bn in Q1, highest in nearly 4 years

IANS | April 27, 2026 1:14 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The technology sector of India has recorded deals worth $3.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026, which is the highest quarterly deal value since Q3 2022 (around 4 years), even as overall deal volumes declined, a report showed on Monday.

IIT Delhi joins NatWest Group to boost industry‑academia joint research

IANS | April 27, 2026 12:19 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Global Capability Centre (GCC) NatWest Group on Monday announced a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, through its Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia through research and pilot projects.