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E20 blending may result in 3-5 pc mileage reduction but offers myriads of benefits: Petroleum Ministry

IANS | July 10, 2026 11:49 AM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Petroleum Ministry on Friday said that with E20 blending, there may be a 3-5 per cent reduction in fuel economy in some vehicles, but mileage is only one parameter as E20 offers a significantly higher-octane rating, superior anti-knock characteristics, faster combustion, better pickup, smoother acceleration and cleaner engine operation.

India-New Zealand FTA to unlock significant economic benefits: NZ Minister Simon Watts

IANS | July 10, 2026 9:27 AM

Auckland/New Delhi , July 10 (IANS) Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit a landmark moment in India-New Zealand relations, New Zealand Revenue Minister Simon Watts said on Friday that the signing of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a major step forward for bilateral ties, opening significant economic opportunities for both countries while reinforcing their shared commitment to a rules-based international order.

India should test resolve of US administration on trade deal, keep conversation warm: SBI report

IANS | July 10, 2026 9:23 AM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) India’s best strategy to get the best trade deal with the US is to wear down the opening position, not the relationship, keep the conversation warm, avoid public escalation, make limited and reversible offers, and wait for the Donald Trump Administration’s first demand to run into the US market costs, China-balancing needs and alliance fatigue, an SBI Research report said on Friday.

WhatsApp submits response to Centre's notice on proposed username feature

IANS | July 10, 2026 9:04 AM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Meta-owned WhatsApp has reportedly submitted its response to the Centre's notice regarding its proposed 'username' feature, and the government is currently examining the reply.

Piyush Goyal encourages MP LEAD Fellows to embrace innovation, contribute towards Viksit Bharat

IANS | July 9, 2026 10:32 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he was delighted to interact with the MP LEAD Fellows and hear their insightful ideas, aspirations and commitment towards India's progress.

India building 'from chips to ships' manufacturing ecosystem: PM Modi

IANS | July 9, 2026 5:34 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India is aiming to become a developed nation with the building of a new manufacturing ecosystem "from chips to ships" and is working on 6G technology to lead global innovation.

TCS Q1 net profit slips nearly 3 pc sequentially; declares Rs 12 interim dividend

IANS | July 9, 2026 4:32 PM

Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest software services exporter, on Thursday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 13,349 crore for the first quarter of FY27, down around 3 per cent from Rs 13,718 crore recorded in the January-March quarter of the previous financial year (Q4 FY26).

Centre rolls out customs duty relief on inputs to boost electronic goods production

IANS | July 9, 2026 4:21 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The government has rolled out more customs duty relief to lower the cost of importing a wide range of components and capital goods used to produce electronic goods such as smartphones and lithium-ion battery manufacturing, in order to promote domestic production of finished products.

FM Sitharaman thanks PM Modi as AustralianSuper invests $500 million more in India's NIIF

IANS | July 9, 2026 3:00 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday welcomed AustralianSuper's additional $500 million (Australian dollar) investment in India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), saying the move reflected global investors' continued confidence in India's growth story under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

New Zealand businesses set to boom with our India trade deal: PM Luxon

IANS | July 9, 2026 2:43 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Thursday said that 57 per cent of the country's exports to India would become tariff-free from the first day under the free trade agreement (FTA).

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E20 blending may result in 3-5 pc mileage reduction but offers myriads of benefits: Petroleum Ministry

India-New Zealand FTA to unlock significant economic benefits: NZ Minister Simon Watts

India should test resolve of US administration on trade deal, keep conversation warm: SBI report

WhatsApp submits response to Centre's notice on proposed username feature

Piyush Goyal encourages MP LEAD Fellows to embrace innovation, contribute towards Viksit Bharat

India building 'from chips to ships' manufacturing ecosystem: PM Modi

TCS Q1 net profit slips nearly 3 pc sequentially; declares Rs 12 interim dividend

Centre rolls out customs duty relief on inputs to boost electronic goods production

FM Sitharaman thanks PM Modi as AustralianSuper invests $500 million more in India's NIIF

New Zealand businesses set to boom with our India trade deal: PM Luxon

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