NSE makes muted Dalal Street debut at just 0.84 pc premium

IANS | September 24, 2026 10:07 AM

Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) made a muted Dalal Street debut on Thursday, listing at just Rs 1,800 apiece on the BSE, a premium of 0.84 per cent to the issue price of Rs 1,785 per share.

Fair case for rupee to stabilise and appreciate from current levels: RBI Deputy Governor

IANS | September 24, 2026 9:18 AM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The rupee has cumulatively depreciated by 13.1 per cent (on a point-to-point basis) from March 31, 2025 to September 16, 2026, and there is a fair case for the Indian currency to not only stabilise but also appreciate from current levels, according to Poonam Gupta, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Deputy Governor.

India-Iceland ties have become stronger after TEPA: Ambassador Hoskuldsson

IANS | September 23, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) There has been a significant strengthening of relations between India and Iceland after the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) signed between India and the EFTA countries came into force last year, Iceland's Ambassador to New Delhi, Benedikt Hoskuldsson, told IANS in an exclusive interview on Wednesday.

DoPT clears over 23,000 promotions in 12 years: Dr Jitendra Singh

IANS | September 23, 2026 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Wednesday said the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) has cleared over 23,000 promotions in the last 12 years, and timely career progression is vital to keep employees motivated and ensure effective administration.

India-New Zealand partnership gets big boost with FTA, closer maritime ties

IANS | September 23, 2026 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The elevation of India-New Zealand ties to a “Strategic Partnership,” following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the country in July this year, was quickly followed by the ratification of the free trade agreement ( FTA) by New Zealand's Parliament, after which the two countries are moving towards their first bilateral naval exercise as part of the closer maritime cooperation, according to an article published by the Lowy Institute.