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Selling pressure continues amid weak geopolitical sentiments

The selling spree continued in Indian stock markets on Friday, as both key indices extended their weekly losses, slipping nearly 1 per cent amid weak investor sentiment and a lack of clarity on the much-anticipated India-US trade deal.

2025-11-07T04:10:19.120726+00:00 IST

2026 to be Year of India-France Innovation: France's AI Envoy

The year 2026 will mark a major milestone for India and France as both nations come together to celebrate the "Year of India-France Innovation," providing opportunities for startups and innovators from both countries to collaborate, stated Anne Bouverot, France's Special Envoy for Artificial Intelligence, in an exclusive conversation with ANI.

2025-11-07T03:20:42.589687+00:00 IST

Polaris Smart Metering executing 10 million smart meters

Polaris Smart Metering, one of India's largest advanced metering infrastructure service providers (AMISPs), is executing contracts for 10 million smart electricity meters across India as part of the government's massive nationwide rollout to modernize power distribution and curb losses.

2025-11-07T02:26:36.608543+00:00 IST

Atmanirbhar Bharat is about ‘resilient interdependence,’ not isol

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat is not "an isolationist policy" but rather "a resilient interdependence capable of meeting domestic needs while integrating with global value chains."

2025-11-06T17:39:50.326342+00:00 IST

Spanish business delegation visits Namo Bharat corridor

A high-level Spanish business delegation visited the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor today. The delegation was accompanied by senior officials of NCRTC.

2025-11-06T15:28:04.855025+00:00 IST

India-Chile lithium collaboration holds "promising future": Envoy

India's collaboration on lithium with Chile holds a very promising future, Chile's Ambassador to India, Juan Angulo, said, emphasising Santiago's intention to play a deeper role in the lithium-based products ecosystem in India.

2025-11-06T15:08:17.360051+00:00 IST

BIRC 2025 opens up new avenues for India’s rice exports

The recently held Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 here in the national capital's Bharat Mandapam had brought together thousands of farmers, exporters, and buyers to showcase India's rich rice diversity and explore new global opportunities. It opened a window to the world for Indian farmers to exhibit and promote their rice varieties, of which many were GI varieties.

2025-11-06T14:40:01.587377+00:00 IST

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Adani Enterprises’ Kutch Copper and Caravel Minerals sign MoU

Caravel Minerals Ltd (ASX:CVV) has announced the signing of a non-binding MoU (Memorandum of Understanding with Kutch Copper Ltd (KCL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd, paving the way for a strategic collaboration on the flagship Caravel Copper Project in Western Australia's Murchison region.

2025-11-06T14:10:44.959627+00:00 IST

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'India’s renewable energy capacity has grown dramatically'

Amin said India should lay emphasis on industrialisation, technological innovation, and creating an ecosystem capable of supporting momentum in the energy transition.

2025-11-06T13:46:29.845972+00:00 IST

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India has potential in rare earths: World Energy Council Chairman

India has access to rare earth elements and can be part of the global supply chain if it focuses on refining and processing capabilities, Adnan Amin, Chairman of the World Energy Council, has said.

2025-11-06T11:36:51.707267+00:00 IST

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SBI to divest 6.3% stake in SBI Funds Management via IPO

State Bank of India (SBI) on Thursday announced its decision to divest 3,20,60,000 equity shares, being equivalent to 6.3007 per cent of total equity capital of SBI Funds Management Limited (SBIFML) through Initial Public Offering (IPO), subject to regulatory approvals.

2025-11-06T10:46:49.274825+00:00 IST

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Government to soon announce sustainable aviation fuel policy: Civil Aviation Minister

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Thursday said that the government will soon announce India's Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Policy, underlining the country's potential to emerge as a global leader in SAF production.

2025-11-06T09:49:14.742816+00:00 IST

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India, New Zealand nearing Free Trade Agreement, says Piyush Goya

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that India and New Zealand are close to finalising a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major step in strengthening bilateral economic ties between the two nations.

2025-11-06T09:26:15.412729+00:00 IST

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India’s solar boom could create a Rs 3,700 crore manufacturing

Recovering and reusing materials from discarded solar panels could be a Rs 3,700 crore worth market opportunity in 2047, according to a pair of new independent studies released today by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).

2025-11-06T09:22:56.972247+00:00 IST

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Air India introduces flexible contract model for pilots to balanc

Air India rolls out a "Flexi Contract for Pilots," a new work model that lets flight crew choose shorter duty patterns while keeping operations running smoothly. The airline says the plan aims to match pilots' preferences with roster needs and focuses on work-life balance without hurting efficiency.

2025-11-06T09:17:15.256461+00:00 IST

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33% of Indians already using agentic AI, another 44% plan to adopt soon: Report

Agentic AI systems capable of interpreting human intent, making decisions, and acting autonomously are rapidly gaining traction in India, with one in three consumers (33 per cent) already using such tools and another 44 per cent planning to adopt them within the next year, according to a new report by Adobe.

2025-11-06T09:10:26.991103+00:00 IST

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IGX benchmark gas price Index falls 11% (YoY) in Oct 2025

The Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) on Thursday reported that its benchmark gas price index, the Indian Gas Price Index (GIXI®), stood at Rs973 (equivalent to USD11 per MMBtu) for October 2025, marking a decline of 11 per cent year-on-year (YoY) and 6 per cent month-on-month (MoM) amid sluggish demand and softer international prices.

2025-11-06T09:08:25.488616+00:00 IST

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IPO valuations decided by market forces: SEBI Chief

Amid concerns on overvaluations of recent IPO's, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Friday clarified that the market regulator's role is to ensure transparency with full disclosures and not decide the valuations of IPO's. He added that market forces decide valuations.

2025-11-06T07:59:47.407373+00:00 IST

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Semiconductor ecosystem is transforming Gujarat’s Dholera

With India's first commercial semiconductor fabrication plant coming up in Gujarat's Dholera, the city is fast emerging as a hub for new-age industries and planned urban development.

2025-11-06T07:42:51.786778+00:00 IST

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India-New Zealand partnership gains momentum as Piyush Goyal lead

India and New Zealand are taking decisive steps toward strengthening economic cooperation, with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal leading a high-level business delegation to New Zealand. The visit coincides with the fourth round of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, being held in Auckland from November 3 to 7, 2025.

2025-11-06T07:05:35.804014+00:00 IST

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US tariffs hit Indian solar exports, trigger supply glut

Tariffs by the United States on solar imports have dealt a heavy blow to Indian solar module exporters, forcing manufacturers to redirect volumes back into the domestic market, according to a report by ICRA.

2025-11-06T06:47:46.220353+00:00 IST