Auto components, FMCG, defence among 9 sectors set to benefit from festive demand

IANS | September 29, 2025 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) India’s navratri economy is gaining momentum with strong festive tailwinds as e-commerce sales are projected at Rs 1.2 lakh crore -- with UPI volumes crossing 20 billion transactions in August, and MSME festive credit demand is set to rise 35–40 per cent to Rs 3.45 lakh crore, a report said on Monday.

India-EFTA trade pact set to become operational on Oct 1

IANS | September 29, 2025 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) The India-European Free Trade Association's (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) will officially become operational on October 1, with the four-nation bloc comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

India continues to hold top position in global milk production

IANS | September 29, 2025 11:35 AM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) India continues to hold the top position in global milk production for several years now, and contributes nearly a quarter of the world’s supply, contributing 5 per cent to the national economy and directly employing more than 8 crore farmers, an official statement said on Monday.

BSNL‘s indigenous 4G stack powers India’s swadeshi drive

IANS | September 28, 2025 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) India has marked a historic milestone with the launch of its first fully indigenous 4G (5G-ready) network and the commissioning of nearly 98,000 Swadeshi 4G towers, all powered by homegrown technology, an official statement said on Sunday.