Seoul shares down sharply amid Middle East woes

IANS | March 30, 2026 9:16 AM

Seoul, March 30 (IANS) South Korean stocks traded markedly lower on Monday, led by a decline in large-cap tech shares, as an intensifying conflict surrounding Iran deepened concerns about global oil supplies and market uncertainties.

Piyush Goyal emphasises importance of a balanced and responsive WTO

IANS | March 30, 2026 9:12 AM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasised the importance of a balanced and responsive World Trade Organization (WTO) that effectively addresses the needs and aspirations of all members, particularly developing countries and Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

Domestic investors cushion the fall amid persistent foreign outflows

IANS | March 29, 2026 9:46 AM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Amid the persistent foreign outflows, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) continue to provide strong support, emerging as net buyers to the tune of Rs 26,897 crore last week, effectively absorbing the selling pressure from FIIs.

India-EU to further deepen bilateral economic, trade partnership: Piyush Goyal

IANS | March 29, 2026 9:35 AM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Maros Sefcovic, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, on the sidelines of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Cameroon, and reviewed progress on the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA).

India adopts people-centric approach to fisheries governance: Piyush Goyal

IANS | March 28, 2026 9:10 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that India has adopted a balanced and people-centric approach to fisheries governance while participating in deliberations at the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Cameroon.