New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India’s engineering goods exports reached an all-time high of $122.43 billion in FY 2025–26, surpassing the previous record of $116.75 billion in FY2024–25 and posting a growth of about 5 per cent, industry body EEPC India said on Wednesday.The body called the achievement a testament to the sector’s resilience amid an exceptionally challenging external environment.The record was achieved against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions stemming…
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New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The government has approved more than 5.27 lakh guarantees worth Rs 92,000 crore for MSMES during February–March this year, demonstrating strong institutional support for the sector amid the global challenges triggered by the West Asia conflict, according to the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on Wednesday.Over 20 lakh MSMEs were newly registered on the ministry’s Udyam portal during February–March 2026, taking the total number of registered enter…
Lucknow, April 12 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the country’s growing stature at the global stage, highlighting the Union government’s deft handling of LPG supplies despite the impact of the West Asia conflict. Addressing a public gathering in his Parliamentary constituency here, he said, “A drastic change has come about in other nations’ perception about India.”He credited the wisdom of PM Modi, quick decision-making of the Union governm…
Abu Dhabi, April 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar kicked off his two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by interacting with the members of the Indian community on Saturday. During his interaction, EAM Jaishankar highlighted Indian government’s ongoing efforts towards the security and well-being of its nationals amidst the West Asia conflict.”Started my visit to the UAE interacting with the members of the Indian Community. Spoke about GOI’s efforts towards …
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday defended India’s approach to the ongoing West Asia conflict, stating that New Delhi is playing a “very good” role by actively engaging with regional leaders, while rejecting the Opposition’s allegations that Pakistan’s emerging role as a mediator reflects poorly on India’s foreign policy.His remarks came as delegations from the US and Iran reached Islamabad for negotiations aimed at addressing the escalating tensions in West Asia….
Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Equity Mutual Funds (MFs) witnessed robust growth in March, with investments in actively managed funds rising to Rs 40,450.26 crore — the highest since July 2025 — compared to Rs 25,977.81 crore in February, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Friday.Meanwhile, Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions hit a record high of Rs 32,087 crore in March, up from Rs 29,845 crore in February, indicating continued retail particip…
New Delhi, 9 April (IANS) Apex business chamber FICCI on Thursday indicated that early signs of stress due to the West Asia conflict are visible across sectors, warranting proactive measures to mitigate immediate risks and build long-term resilience. In a report titled West Asia Conflict: Implications for India and Imperatives for Industry and Government, FICCI suggested a two-pronged strategy for industry, focused on financial resilience and operational continuity. Firms are encouraged to se…
Beijing/Islamabad April 8 (IANS) Although China has not publicly voiced concern over Pakistan’s mediation efforts during the West Asia conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, Beijing’s diplomatic response reflected clear unease, a report said on Wednesday. According to think tank ‘Politeia Research Foundation’, Pakistani Defence Minister Ishaq Dar’s recent visit to Beijing failed to secure robust support for mediation, eliciting only a “cautious, principle-based” response from the …
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday projected the country’s inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for 2026-27 at 4.6 per cent as the near-term food supply prospects have been boosted by a robust Rabi crop which provides some comfort amid rising oil prices in the international market due to the Iran war.RBI Governor Sanjaya Malhotra said, “The pass-through of higher global energy prices has resulted in price increases in select fuels such as pr…
Bengaluru, April 7 (IANS) The proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies would not only reduce the number of seats in southern states but also lead to financial disadvantages for them, former Congress MP D.K. Suresh said on Tuesday, alleging that tax revenues from the south would be diverted to northern states.Talking to reporters at his residence here, Suresh, President of the Bengaluru Urban, Rural and Ramanagara District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Societies Union Ltd.(…