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New US tariff unlikely to dent India's export competitiveness: Exporters' body

IANS | July 24, 2026 3:36 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The additional 10 per cent Section 301 tariff imposed by the US on imports from India is unlikely to significantly affect the country’s export competitiveness, as many rival exporting nations have been subjected to comparable or higher tariff rates, apex exporters’ body Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said on Friday.

India's automotive retail sales see 28.6 pc growth in July so far: Report

IANS | July 24, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) India's automotive retail sales rose 28.6 per cent year‑on‑year in July 1–23, with all segments expanding compared with the same period last year, a report said on Friday.

India, Japan double down on joint warship production to bolster defence ties

IANS | July 24, 2026 3:12 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The India-Japan defence ties are entering a stronger phase, with both countries realising the importance of closer ties for the joint production of warships to bolster maritime power in the changing geopolitical landscape as China increasingly flexes its naval muscle, according to a new report.

India's $680 million package reflects stronger ties under PM Modi's leadership: Mauritius Foreign Minister

IANS | July 24, 2026 2:52 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) India's special economic package of nearly $680 million for Mauritius reflects the deepening strategic and economic partnership between the two countries, Mauritius' Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Dhananjay Ramful, said on Friday.

Adani Energy Solutions wins Rs 8,500 crore transmission project to help Vizag meet digital infra demand

IANS | July 24, 2026 2:48 PM

Ahmedabad, July 24 (IANS) Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) on Friday said it has won a Rs 8,500 crore inter-state transmission project in Andhra Pradesh to supply power to the proposed Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia projects in the Vizag area, catering to an estimated demand of 4,500 MW.

Low‑cost road safety fixes can reduce accidents: Experts

IANS | July 24, 2026 12:34 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Eminent road safety experts called for urgent adoption of "low‑cost, high‑impact" measures, including 30 km per hour low‑speed zones in residential and school areas to reduce road fatalities in cities, a statement said on Friday.

India's private sector remains in expansion mode at 54.3 in July: HSBC PMI

IANS | July 24, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) India's private sector activity remained on a growth trajectory in July, backed by manufacturing output and rising export orders, despite a moderation in services activity, according to the HSBC Flash India PMI data released on Friday.