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FTA with EU to catalyse India's export-led global value chain integration: ICEA
India and the European Union have signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement. This deal supports India's shift to export-focused manufacturing. It aims to significantly increase electronics exports, reaching nearly 50 billion US dollars by 2031. The agreement also promotes job creation and innovation. This partnership leverages India's manufacturing scale and Europe's technological expertise for long-term industrial growth.
The new infrastructure imperative: Budget priorities for a high-growth, low-inflation India
Budget 2026: India is making significant strides in infrastructure development. The PM Gati Shakti program has successfully reduced logistics costs, boosting competitiveness. Future efforts will focus on expanding highways, ports, and railways, encouraging private participation. Developing smart cities and leveraging digital public infrastructure will further drive economic growth and help India achieve its Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
Vedanta announces ₹4,500 crore OFS in Hindustan Zinc after stock rallies 60% in two months
Vedanta Ltd said its Committee of Directors has approved the sale of up to 6.7 crore equity shares, or 1.59% stake, in Hindustan Zinc Limited through an offer for sale via the stock exchange mechanism.
Spandana Sphoorty Q3 | Micro lender cuts losses to ₹83 crore as NII rises 13%
Spandana Sphoorty Financial Ltd cut Q3FY26 net loss to ₹83 crore from ₹218 crore YoY; improved asset quality, 27% rise in disbursements QoQ; merger with Criss Financials Ltd is under consideration; shares close 6.18% higher at ₹252.75.
BMW, Lamborghini, Porsche To Cancer Medicines: India-EU Trade Deal Will Make These Items Cheaper
PM Narendra Modi said, "India-EU will provide stability to the world order...India-EU cooperation is a partnership for global good..."
Industry welcomes India-EU FTA as 'game-changer' for trade and jobs
Indian industry bodies like CII and FICCI hail the India-European Union tree trade agreement as a landmark move that could boost trade, investment, and jobs, especially in labour-intensive sectors.
Ramkrishna Forgings Q3 Results: Margins expand, revenue up 2% on strong order book
Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd reported a Q3 net profit of ₹13.5 crore, down 35.4% year-on-year while revenue rose 2.3% to ₹1,098.5 crore. The company secured new orders worth ₹680 crore during the quarter, supporting its diversification strategy across automotive and non-automotive segments.
Renewable Energy Leaders Call For Grid, Storage Focus Before Budget 2026
India’s renewable leaders urge Budget 2026 to boost grid-ready clean power, storage, and transmission.
Explained: Why India’s Latest AI Governance White Paper Rejects a Standalone AI Law
India’s new AI governance strategy avoids a single law, so what’s the alternative? Discover how the country plans to embed control deep into AI systems. The post Explained: Why India’s Latest AI Governance White Paper Rejects a Standalone AI Law appeared first on MEDIANAMA .
India–EU Free Trade Pact To Boost Competitiveness Of Indian Exports In EU Market: CII
India and European Union sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement, hailed by CII and CAIT as a strategic breakthrough boosting exports, MSMEs, investment.
EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data
EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data
Apple quietly expands internal AI use as Siri overhaul takes shape
While Apple continues to fine-tune plans to transform Siri into a more advanced AI-powered assistant, the company has already integrated generative AI deeply into its internal workflows. Employees across teams are now using in-house AI tools to support everyday tasks, signalling that Apple’s AI ambitions extend well beyond consumer-facing features. In recent months, Apple rolled [...] The post Apple quietly expands internal AI use as Siri overhaul takes shape appeared first on HR Katha .
India Riding On Reforms Express, $500 Billion Investment Opportunity In Energy Sector, Says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addresses a gathering during the inauguration of India Energy Week 2026.
Jefferies Sees Paytm Core Business Strong, Maintains Buy Amid Incentives
Jefferies maintains 'buy' on Paytm.
India's Pine Labs partners with Abu Dhabi–based Wio Bank to modernise merchant acquiring infrastructure
Indian fintech firm Pine Labs has announced a strategic partnership with Wio Bank, an Abu Dhabi-based digital financial platform. The collaboration is going to build a modern acquiring infrastructure for Wio Bank with no legacy tech dependency, enabling faster merchant onboarding, real-time settlement capabilities, and seamless multi-mode payment acceptance at scale. As part of the partnership , Wio Bank will deploy Credit+, Pine Labs’ modular, API-first acquiring platform, to power its core acquiring operations. Credit+ enables intelligent rule-based workflows, data-driven decisioning, and optimisation of payment acceptance rates, while managing the full merchant acquisition and lifecycle journey through a developer-friendly, tech-first architecture. Designed on a cloud-native, microservices-based framework, Credit+ allows Wio Bank to efficiently scale acquiring volumes with high availability, enterprise-grade security, and regulatory compliance. The platform supports rapid feature...
Tata Consumer Q3 results: Net profit rises 38% at ₹385 crore
The revenue from operations increased 15% to ₹5,112 crore in the reporting quarter as against ₹4,443.6 crore in the corresponding period of previous fiscal
Stock markets bounce back on buying in metal, bank stocks; optimism over India-EU FTA
From the 30-Sensex firms, Adani Ports, Axis Bank, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, NTPC, State Bank of India, UltraTech Cement and Bharat Electronics were among the biggest gainers
India-EU ‘mother of all deals’ explained for stock market investors: The good, the bad and the ugly
India has signed a landmark free trade agreement with the European Union, dubbed the “mother of all deals” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sparking a mixed market reaction. Textile stocks jumped up to 12% on export optimism, while automakers fell over 4% on fears of stiffer competition.
Rupee recovers 19 paise from all-time low to close at 91.71 against U.S. dollar
Forex traders said the rupee recovered marginally as traders rushed to cover broad dollar weakness
Market Wrap: Sensex adds 320 pts, Nifty above 25,100 as India-EU sign ‘mother of all deals’. All eyes on US Fed meet now
India’s benchmark indices closed higher as the India-EU “mother of all deals” lifted sentiment. Sensex gained 320 points to 81,857, Nifty50 rose 127 points to 25,175. Gold surged near record highs, crude eased, and the rupee strengthened to 91.72 per dollar amid positive trade cues and global market optimism.
Commodity radar: Gold’s weekly RSI of 86, a red flag or strength? 5 technical triggers before making a trade
Gold prices have surged to record highs, with weekly RSI at 86 highlighting strong momentum. Technical indicators suggest a bullish trend intact, though short-term consolidation is possible. Experts recommend buying on dips, citing strong support levels and sustained upside potential.
Raymond Realty Q3 profit jumps to Rs 67 cr
Raymond Real Estate Ltd on Tuesday reported a sharp jump in its consolidated net profit to Rs 66.79 crore for the third quarter of this fiscal.