Nifty, Sensex post notable weekly losses amid global tensions

IANS | September 19, 2026 9:47 AM

Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) The Indian equity benchmarks posted notable losses for the sixth consecutive week as foreign institutional investor (FII) selling continued and concerns about a prolonged high‑rate environment kept investors cautious.

200 chip design companies emerge under India Semiconductor Mission 2.0

IANS | September 19, 2026 9:06 AM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) At least 200 chip design companies have emerged under the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (ISM 2.0), becoming a ‘game changer’ for building home-grown semiconductor intellectual property (IP), according to Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics and IT.

Creative economy emerges as India’s next growth frontier: MoS Murugan

IANS | September 18, 2026 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan said on Friday that India’s creative economy is emerging as the country's next major growth frontier that can open new employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people.

India on track for up to 7 pc GDP growth in FY27: Report

IANS | September 18, 2026 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) India is on course to achieve real GDP growth of 6.5-7 per cent in the current fiscal year, with nominal GDP growth expected to remain around 11-12 per cent, supported by strong domestic demand, accelerating bank credit and improving economic activity, according to a report released by Jefferies.