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July 20, 2026 12:43 PM

Bank credit growth to remain strong despite deposit gap: SBI Research

Bank credit growth is expected to remain robust despite a persistent gap between credit and deposit growth, with Indian banks entering a "goldilocks period" supported by strong capital buffers and low non-performing assets, according to a report by S...

July 20, 2026 10:52 AM

Piyush Goyal’s Europe visit strengthens India’s trade ties

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has concluded a five-day visit to Spain, Belgium, Finland and Estonia aimed at deepening India’s economic partnership with Europe, while building on the momentum generated by the successful concl...

July 20, 2026 10:27 AM

Markets open lower amid weak global cues, rising crude oil prices

Domestic equity markets opened lower on Monday, tracking weak global cues and spike in crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East kept investors cautious. Sensex fell over 500 points or 0.7 per cent to an intraday low of 77,591 in ...

July 20, 2026 8:47 AM

Asia shares shaky as oil climbs, earnings loom

Asian share markets slipped on Monday as the escalating conflict in the Gulf lifted oil prices and fanned fears of inflation, while a packed week of major tech earnings will further test investor faith in the AI trade. Brent crude climbed above $90 ...

July 19, 2026 5:02 PM

PM Modi shares FM Sitharaman’s article on how traditional Indian craftsmanship can drive economic growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared an article written by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, highlighting how India's traditional craftsmanship can become a major driver of economic growth through innovation, global partnerships and...

July 19, 2026 3:22 PM

APEDA facilitates first export of premium Kashmir cherries and plums to Singapore

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first export shipment of premium Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from Jammu & Kashmir to Singapore, marking another milestone in expanding th...

July 19, 2026 2:40 PM

Piyush Goyal calls for stronger India-Estonia trade and technology partnership at business forum in Tallinn

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday called for deeper collaboration between India and Estonia in trade, investment, innovation and technology while addressing the India-Estonia Business Forum in Tallinn during his official v...

July 18, 2026 3:54 PM

Bharat Tex 2026 showcases India’s textile ecosystem, connects artisans with global buyers

Bharat Tex 2026 has brought together India's vast textile ecosystem on a single global platform, showcasing everything from traditional handlooms and handicrafts to advanced textile technologies while creating new business opportunities for artisans,...

July 17, 2026 4:17 PM

Sensex jumps 965 points, Nifty tops 24,300 on buying in banks, IT stocks

Indian equity benchmarks ended sharply higher on Friday, supported by strong buying in private banking, information technology and auto stocks. The Sensex rallied 964.58 points, or 1.25 per cent, to close at 78,151.45. The Nifty also ended firmly in...

July 17, 2026 3:59 PM

EPFO launches VISHWAS 2026 for amicable settlement of penalty-related disputes

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched "VISHWAS 2026", a one-time dispute resolution initiative to facilitate amicable settlement of disputes relating to the levy of penalty or damages under Section 14B of the Employees’ P...