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December 22, 2025 5:08 PM

India-New Zealand FTA puts partnership on accelerated growth trajectory: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday described the newly concluded India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a landmark development that will significantly boost trade, investment and economic cooperation between the two countrie...

December 22, 2025 3:26 PM

India’s REITs touch Rs 2.3 lakh crore GAV, beat Hong Kong in market cap

India’s real estate investment trust sector has evolved from a policy experiment into a mainstream asset class with a gross asset value of about Rs 2.3 lakh crore eclipsing Hong Kong’s REIT market in market capitalisation, a report said on Monday...

December 22, 2025 1:34 PM

Sensex, Nifty open in green amid positive global cues

Indian benchmark equity indices opened in the green on Monday, snapping last week’s losing trend, supported by positive cues from global markets, particularly strong buying in the US and Chinese equities. At around 9.30 a.m., the Sensex rose 507 p...

December 22, 2025 1:29 PM

India, New Zealand seal Free Trade Agreement; FTA to serve as catalyst for trade, investment

India and New Zealand on Monday announced the conclusion of a comprehensive and forward-looking Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major economic and strategic milestone in India’s engagement with the Indo-Pacific region. The agreement is among ...

December 22, 2025 1:30 PM

PM Modi, Christopher Luxon announce conclusion of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, during which the two leaders jointly announced the conclusion of a landmark India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Accordi...

December 22, 2025 12:42 PM

Gold hits record high on strong safe-haven demand amid expectations of US rate cuts

Driven by expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026 and strong safe-haven demand among investors, spot gold rose to a record high of $4,383.73 per ounce on Monday. In 2025, gold has surged around 67 per cent, supported by geopolitical unc...

December 21, 2025 1:19 PM

GeM empowers small, women-led and SC/ST enterprises in govt procurement

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has emerged as a key platform enabling Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), women entrepreneurs, SC/ST businesses and startups to participate competitively in government procurement, with small enterprises accounting...

December 20, 2025 6:02 PM

Apparel exports crucial to India’s growth, Viksit Bharat goal: Vice-President

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday said that apparel exports are vital to India’s economic growth and will play a key role in achieving the vision of a Viksit and Aatma Nirbhar Bharat. Addressing the Annual Awards Function of the Appar...

December 20, 2025 4:11 PM

Policy reforms, digital innovations make India a reliable global partner: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that policy reforms, new labour codes, digital innovations and robust exports have helped India emerge as a reliable global partner. Addressing the World Hindu Economic Forum 2025 on the t...

December 19, 2025 6:32 PM

India’s forex reserves rise by $1.69 billion to $688.94 billion: RBI

India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.689 billion to $688.94 billion for the week ending December 12, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. Gold reserves rose by $758 million to $107.741 billion durin...