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Assocham inks pact with India-New Zealand business council to boost trade

IANS | April 27, 2026 2:20 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Leading business chamber Assocham on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India-New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) to develop a structured plan of action to facilitate and formalise industry-led initiatives under the India–New Zealand FTA and to ensure that businesses on both sides can effectively leverage the opportunities arising from the agreement.

Goldman Sachs raises crude oil forecast up to $90 as Hormuz closure tightens supply

IANS | April 27, 2026 1:48 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Analysts at Goldman Sachs have raised their forecast for Brent crude -- the international oil benchmark -- to $90 per barrel for the fourth quarter, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude pegged at $83 per barrel, as the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to tighten global supply, according to multiple reports.

Come back home, Bharat needs your talent: Sridhar Vembu to Indians in US

IANS | April 27, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Zoho’s Chief Scientist and Co‑founder Sridhar Vembu on Monday urged Indians living in the United States to “come back home” and help build India’s technological prowess.

India tech deals hit $3.9 bn in Q1, highest in nearly 4 years

IANS | April 27, 2026 1:14 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The technology sector of India has recorded deals worth $3.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026, which is the highest quarterly deal value since Q3 2022 (around 4 years), even as overall deal volumes declined, a report showed on Monday.

IIT Delhi joins NatWest Group to boost industry‑academia joint research

IANS | April 27, 2026 12:19 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Global Capability Centre (GCC) NatWest Group on Monday announced a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, through its Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia through research and pilot projects.

Centre mulls Rs 5,000 crore airline relief amid geopolitical tensions: Report

IANS | April 27, 2026 10:49 AM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Centre is considering a Rs 5,000 crore credit support scheme for the aviation sector as part of a broader relief package aimed at cushioning industries impacted by ongoing geopolitical tensions, according to a report.

Sun Pharma to acquire US-based Organon in nearly $11.75 billion deal

IANS | April 27, 2026 10:08 AM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) India’s major drugmaker Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Monday announced that it will acquire New York-listed Organon & Co in an all-cash deal valued at $11.75 billion, its biggest overseas acquisition to date.

FTC orders e-commerce platforms in S. Korea to revise unfair user terms

IANS | April 27, 2026 8:45 AM

Seoul, April 27 (IANS) South Korea's antitrust regulator on Monday ordered changes to unfair terms used by seven major e-commerce platforms, aiming to better protect consumer rights.

India, New Zealand set to sign key FTA to double trade, boost ties

IANS | April 27, 2026 8:41 AM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) India and New Zealand are set to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday to significantly boost bilateral trade, investments and market access across sectors.

HPCL pins refinery fire to leak, ops to restart in May's second half

IANS | April 26, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd has said a leak from a pressure gauge in its crude distillation unit was the likely cause of the fire at its joint venture refinery in Rajasthan, and restoration work is expected to be completed within three to four weeks, after which operations at the refinery will restart in the second half of May.

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Assocham inks pact with India-New Zealand business council to boost trade

Goldman Sachs raises crude oil forecast up to $90 as Hormuz closure tightens supply

Come back home, Bharat needs your talent: Sridhar Vembu to Indians in US

India tech deals hit $3.9 bn in Q1, highest in nearly 4 years

IIT Delhi joins NatWest Group to boost industry‑academia joint research

Centre mulls Rs 5,000 crore airline relief amid geopolitical tensions: Report

Sun Pharma to acquire US-based Organon in nearly $11.75 billion deal

FTC orders e-commerce platforms in S. Korea to revise unfair user terms

India, New Zealand set to sign key FTA to double trade, boost ties

HPCL pins refinery fire to leak, ops to restart in May's second half

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