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October 8, 2026 4:01 PM

Goyal expresses confidence of achieving USD 1 tr exports target

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday expressed confidence that India would achieve USD 1 trillion in exports of goods and services during the current fiscal. In 2025-26, the country's exports touched an all-time high of USD 863 bi...

October 8, 2026 3:34 PM

Andhra CM invites investments; says state focusing on speed of doing biz

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday invited domestic and foreign investors to invest in the state, saying the government is now focusing on improving the "speed of doing business". Addressing the curtain-raiser event of CII...

October 8, 2026 12:58 PM

India targets 1 bn 5G users by 2030, up from 550 mn: Scindia at IMC 2026

India aims to double its 5G user base from 550 million to one billion by 2030, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday, adding that the country, which was behind the world in 4G, is resolved to lead the world in 6G. Speaking at...

October 8, 2026 12:03 PM

PM Modi inaugurates 10th edition of India Mobile Congress in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, bringing together global technology leaders, policymakers, industry experts and innovators to showcase advancements ...

October 8, 2026 10:18 AM

Indian equity markets open flat; financial shares drag

Domestic equity benchmarks opened largely flat on Thursday with Nifty opening around 22,600 mark as gains in IT and pharma stocks were offset by weakness across financial, FMCG and auto stocks. Nifty opened at 22,599.05, down 4 points or 0.02 per c...

October 8, 2026 8:40 AM

Asia shares subdued, bonds swamped by AI debt wave

Asian shares slipped on Thursday as strains in sovereign bond markets were aggravated by reports some major tech companies were seeking to raise billions in debt in direct competition for limited funding. A fresh rise in oil prices added to the pres...

October 7, 2026 4:29 PM

Sensex falls, snaps 2-day rally as RBI policy stance, high crude prices dent sentiment

Stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, with the benchmark Sensex down 429 points after two straight days of gains, as the RBI raised the key policy rate for the first time in nearly four years. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 429.11 points, or 0.59 p...

October 7, 2026 4:12 PM

India’s EV retail sales surge 74% to record 3.33 lakh units in September: FADA

India's electric vehicle market recorded its highest-ever monthly retail sales in September, with total sales reaching 3,33,634 units, registering a 74 per cent year-on-year increase, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers...

October 7, 2026 3:51 PM

Commerce Ministry sets up FTA utilisation cell to to help businesses tap trade pacts

The Department of Commerce has set up an FTA Utilisation Cell to explain the benefits and opportunities available under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and help Indian businesses make greater use of them, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said on Wednes...

October 7, 2026 1:59 PM

Union Minister Goyal Meets Top US Executives in New York, Invites Investments in India

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a series of high-level meetings with top corporate leaders from leading US firms during his visit to New York, inviting them to explore expanding investment opportunities in India. According to ...