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September 27, 2026 2:54 PM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi highlights amla-based rural enterprise and nutrition initiatives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted how the traditional cultivation and processing of Amla (Indian gooseberry) is creating new economic opportunities for farmers and women in Uttar Pradesh’s Pratapgarh, while calling for greater efforts to pro...

September 26, 2026 3:01 PM

India-EU FTA concluded on equal terms after 17 years, technology transfer key for growth: Jitin Prasada

Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada on Saturday said India was able to conclude its long-pending free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union on equal terms after nearly 17 years of negotiations, while stressing that...

September 25, 2026 4:59 PM

PLI schemes strengthen India’s pharmaceutical, bulk drugs and medical devices manufacturing ecosystem

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes implemented by the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers have helped expand domestic manufacturing in India's pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors, reduce imp...

September 25, 2026 4:31 PM

Stock markets bounce back on value buying; Sensex rises 315 pts

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Friday after value buying in blue-chip banking, oil & gas, and auto shares following recent sharp losses. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 315.20 points, or 0.43 per cent, to settle at 73,...

September 25, 2026 4:06 PM

Tata Sons Crisis Deepens, US Locks In Greenland Security Pact, and India’s AI Wealth Boom

Inside This Week's Economic Brief This week's Economic Brief covers the escalating Tata Sons boardroom crisis, the new US-Denmark-Greenland security pact, US sanctions targeting Iranian aviation, and India's 19 new AI billionaires on the Hurun l...

September 25, 2026 2:50 PM

India’s capital markets set for 16% annual growth through FY30 on rising financialisation: Macquarie

India’s capital markets revenue pool is expected to grow at a 16 per cent CAGR between FY26 and FY30, as rising household financialisation, deeper equity participation and wider product offerings drive the next phase of growth, Macquarie Research s...

September 25, 2026 1:29 PM

PM Modi highlights 12-year journey of ‘Make in India’, cites growth in manufacturing, investment and exports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the transformative impact of the flagship ‘Make in India’ initiative as the program completed 12 years, citing rising domestic production, expanding investment, and higher exports as key indicators of ...

September 25, 2026 11:01 AM

India Attracts USD 843 Billion in FDI During 2014–26: Goyal

The Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in India has touched a highest-ever level of USD 94.53 billion in 2025-26, while cumulative FDI inflows during 2014-26 have reached USD 843 billion, Commerce and industry Minister Piyush Goyal said in New Delhi on...

September 25, 2026 10:10 AM

Sensex, Nifty open with marginal gains amid mixed global cues

The Indian equity markets opened with marginal gains early on Friday as elevated crude oil prices, high US bond yields and selling in IT stocks weighed on investors' sentiment. After losses in the previous session, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbe...

September 24, 2026 9:56 PM

Piyush Goyal highlights India’s expanding global economic engagement

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday highlighted India's expanding engagement with the global economy and its efforts to strengthen participation in global value and supply chains. Addressing the Leadership Dialogue at the 1...