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August 19, 2026 1:39 AM

Fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable to be held in Singapore on August 20

The fourth round of the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) will be held in Singapore on August 20, with India set to discuss ways to deepen bilateral cooperation across emerging and strategic areas. Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister ...

August 18, 2026 11:43 PM

Piyush Goyal invites Japanese businesses to deepen investments, partnerships in India

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday invited Japanese businesses to deepen investments and partnerships in India, highlighting the country's expanding market, young workforce and growing opportunities in emerging sectors. Add...

August 18, 2026 11:41 PM

Department of Commerce holds awareness session to prepare Indian exporters for EU carbon border rules

The Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry on Tuesday organised an awareness session on the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU CBAM) to help Indian exporters understand and prepare for the bloc's evolving car...

August 18, 2026 11:38 PM

PSB Confluence 2026 ends with seven-point action plan, FM Sitharaman calls for month-long youth banking campaign from Oct 2

The two-day PSB Confluence 2026 concluded on Tuesday with Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Public Financial Institutions (PFIs) identifying actionable strategies across seven key themes to strengthen the banking and financial sector and support India's...

August 18, 2026 7:26 PM

Regional Rural Banks’ gross loans rise 10.3% to Rs 5.78 lakh crore in FY26, priority sector lending remains strong

Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) recorded strong growth in credit delivery during 2025-26, with their gross loans outstanding rising 10.3 per cent to ₹5.78 lakh crore, up from ₹5.24 lakh crore in the previous financial year, according to data released...

August 18, 2026 5:35 PM

India’s coconut sector emerges as a global growth engine, supporting 30 million livelihoods and expanding value-added exports

India’s coconut sector, deeply rooted in the country’s agricultural economy and cultural traditions, is steadily evolving from a predominantly traditional farming activity into a diversified, export-oriented industry. Supporting the livelihoods o...

August 18, 2026 5:26 PM

Sensex falls 493 points, Nifty declines for sixth straight day as crude oil rises to USD 91/barrel

Market benchmark indices ended lower on Tuesday, with the Sensex falling 493 points and the Nifty dropping to 24,154.90 level, as elevated crude oil prices and fading hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in West Asia weighed heavily on investors’ sen...

August 18, 2026 4:23 PM

From trade deals to exports, how India is putting FTAs to work

India's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) strategy is entering a new phase. After expanding its network of trade agreements over the past decade, the focus is now shifting towards ensuring that Indian businesses make fuller use of the market access created ...

August 18, 2026 2:56 PM

US envoy calls for predictable taxation, stable regulations to deepen India-US trade ties

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has called for predictable taxation, stable regulatory frameworks, stronger intellectual property protection and trust-based engagement on export controls and technology flows to further strengthen India-US commercia...

August 18, 2026 10:22 AM

Sensex falls over 300 points, Nifty slips below 24,300 as crude prices rise

Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Tuesday, with the Sensex falling over 300 points and the Nifty slipping below the 24,300 level as rising crude oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment. The Sensex opened at ...