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JCRA assigns landmark ratings to Adani Ports, Adani Green and Adani Energy Solutions

IANS | January 30, 2026 11:23 AM

Ahmedabad, Jan 30 (IANS) In a significant milestone for the Adani Group’s global credit journey, Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCRA) has initiated ratings of three Portfolio companies — Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ), Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL) and Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (AESL) — assigning long-term foreign currency credit ratings with a ‘Stable’ outlook to all three companies, it was announced on Friday.

S. Korea launches nanosatellite for satellite constellation project

IANS | January 30, 2026 11:16 AM

Seoul, Jan 30 (IANS) A South Korean nanosatellite was launched into orbit on Friday as part of the nation's project to create a satellite constellation for Earth observation by 2027, according to the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA).

CPI to increase marginally by 20-30 bps with new base year: Report

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:43 AM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANS) The Consumer Price Index (CPI), with the new base year 2024, will increase marginally by 20-30 bps and in the months when food inflation is higher, the new CPI will be low by 20-30 bps, according to an SBI Research report.

Budget 2026: Investors to focus on debt metrics, deficit outcome, borrowings

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:14 AM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) As India gears up to table the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament on February 1, investors are likely to be focused on the debt metrics, deficit outcome and scheduled borrowings for the next year Budget to align with strategic objectives, a report showed on Friday.

Sensex, Nifty post losses as metal index plunges over 4 pc

IANS | January 30, 2026 9:46 AM

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) The Indian equity markets traded lower early on Friday as the metal stocks plummeted under pressure.

Apple sets quarterly revenue record in India, huge opportunity ahead for us: Tim Cook

IANS | January 30, 2026 9:27 AM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Apple CEO Tim Cook has said that the company set a quarterly revenue record during the October-December period in India — a market which has seen Apple production and exports touching new highs with each quarter.

India emerges as stabilising, norm-reinforcing actor in Arctic: Report

IANS | January 29, 2026 8:39 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) India’s most credible role in the Arctic lies in being a stabilising, norm-reinforcing force, promoting openness, sustainability, and multilateralism without pretence amid the great-power rivalry in the region.

Seaweed output triples in a decade as India targets scale-up in cultivation and processing

IANS | January 29, 2026 6:38 PM

Kochi Jan 29 (IANS) India’s seaweed production has nearly tripled over the last decade, rising from 18,890 tonnes in 2015 to 74,083 tonnes in 2024, as the Centre positions the sector as a new pillar for coastal livelihoods and bio-based industries, Union Minister of State for Fisheries George Kurian said on Thursday.

India not reliant on China for accessing rare earths present in Beach Sand Minerals: Minister

IANS | January 29, 2026 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The government on Thursday said India is not reliant on China for accessing rare earth minerals present in Beach Sand Minerals (BSM) which is the principal ore of Rare Earths (RE) in India.

Bangladesh makes largest Budget cuts to health, education sectors: Report

IANS | January 29, 2026 6:00 PM

New Delhi/ Dhaka, Jan 29 (IANS) Bangladesh’s National Economic Council (NEC) has significantly downsized the health and education sector in the Annual Development Programme (ADP), according to a media report.

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JCRA assigns landmark ratings to Adani Ports, Adani Green and Adani Energy Solutions

S. Korea launches nanosatellite for satellite constellation project

CPI to increase marginally by 20-30 bps with new base year: Report

Budget 2026: Investors to focus on debt metrics, deficit outcome, borrowings

Sensex, Nifty post losses as metal index plunges over 4 pc

Apple sets quarterly revenue record in India, huge opportunity ahead for us: Tim Cook

India emerges as stabilising, norm-reinforcing actor in Arctic: Report

Seaweed output triples in a decade as India targets scale-up in cultivation and processing

India not reliant on China for accessing rare earths present in Beach Sand Minerals: Minister

Bangladesh makes largest Budget cuts to health, education sectors: Report

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