Active state participation encouraging rare earths exploration in India: SBI report

IANS | July 28, 2025 9:56 AM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Amid the exports ban by China on rare earth magnets, the active participation of state governments in India in encouraging rare earth exploration and processing can contribute to regional economic development and self sufficiency in critical mineral value chains, an SBI Research report said on Monday.

Vietnam’s Vinfast launches electric SUV in India

IANS | July 27, 2025 8:19 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast on Sunday opened its first showroom in India at Gujarat's Surat as the company looks to tap the growing market for electric cars in the country.

India-UK FTA goes beyond goods in big boost to services exports

IANS | July 27, 2025 2:38 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) goes beyond goods and addresses services exports, which are a core strength of India’s economy. Currently, India's services exports to the UK are a robust $19.8 billion, and CETA promises to expand this further with increased mobility for professionals across IT, healthcare, finance, and education.