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Hormuz, Red Sea disruptions may impact profitability of Indian exporters and importers: Report

IANS | July 29, 2026 12:00 PM

Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Prolonged West Asia instability and dual chokepoint disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea could raise marine insurance premiums, freight costs, and transit times, impacting the profitability of Indian exporters and importers, particularly small and mid-sized firms with limited pricing power, a new report showed on Wednesday.

Sony's Kumamoto semiconductor plant remains shut after Japan earthquake

IANS | July 29, 2026 11:07 AM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Sony Semiconductor Solutions on Wednesday said operations at its Kumamoto Technology Center remain suspended after a powerful earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto region, with the company assessing possible damage to the facility and manufacturing lines.

Zoho's Arattai introduces Aadhaar-based identity verification to curb impersonation

IANS | July 29, 2026 10:26 AM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Zoho Corporation's instant messaging and VoIP calling app Arattai on Wednesday introduced an Aadhaar-enabled identity verification layer aimed at curbing identity spoofing and digital impersonation attempts on its privacy-first platform.

India posts record smartphone exports of nearly $10 billion in Q1

IANS | July 29, 2026 9:59 AM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) India's smartphone exports touched a record high of nearly $10 billion in the first quarter of FY27, driven by Apple iPhone shipments, according to the latest data.

6 journalists, 2 others indicted over alleged stock price manipulation in S. Korea

IANS | July 29, 2026 9:24 AM

Seoul, July 29 (IANS) Prosecutors said on Wednesday they have indicted eight people, including six business daily journalists, for allegedly manipulating stock prices and pocketing over 9 billion won ($6.19 million) in illicit gains.

Safety of Indian seafarers must remain foremost priority, Centre tells officials

IANS | July 29, 2026 9:09 AM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Amid the geopolitical tensions, the government has directed officials to maintain constant coordination across all agencies, emphasising that the safety of Indian seafarers must remain foremost priority.

Textile PLI scheme draws Rs 167.51 crore investment in Maharashtra: Govt

IANS | July 28, 2026 5:12 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) As many as 24 companies from Maharashtra have been approved under the Centre's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, with investments worth Rs 167.51 crore made in the state as of March 31, 2026, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday.

FTAs deepen global access for Indian exporters as FY26 trade growth breaks records: Govt

IANS | July 28, 2026 4:56 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) As India recorded highest-ever exports at record $863.1 billion in FY2025-26, various free trade agreements (FTAs) are deepening global market access, strengthening export diversification and labour-intensive sectors, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

India clocks strong industrial growth at 7.3 pc in June led by manufacturing, electricity and gas

IANS | July 28, 2026 4:14 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 7.3 per cent (year-on-year) growth in June, supported by a robust 7.8 per cent growth in the manufacturing sector and a 10.6 per cent growth in the electricity and gas supply sector, the government data showed on Tuesday.

US AI boom faces threat from cheaper Chinese models: Jefferies' Christopher Wood

IANS | July 28, 2026 4:12 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Cheaper artificial intelligence (AI) models from China could trigger massive capital destruction in the US stock market as investors begin to question the returns on the massive AI investments made by American technology giants, Jefferies' Global Head of Equity Strategy Christopher Wood has warned.

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Hormuz, Red Sea disruptions may impact profitability of Indian exporters and importers: Report

Sony's Kumamoto semiconductor plant remains shut after Japan earthquake

Zoho's Arattai introduces Aadhaar-based identity verification to curb impersonation

India posts record smartphone exports of nearly $10 billion in Q1

6 journalists, 2 others indicted over alleged stock price manipulation in S. Korea

Safety of Indian seafarers must remain foremost priority, Centre tells officials

Textile PLI scheme draws Rs 167.51 crore investment in Maharashtra: Govt

FTAs deepen global access for Indian exporters as FY26 trade growth breaks records: Govt

India clocks strong industrial growth at 7.3 pc in June led by manufacturing, electricity and gas

US AI boom faces threat from cheaper Chinese models: Jefferies' Christopher Wood

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