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Swiss trade value rises to USD 817 billion; India among key emerg

Switzerland's total trade value has climbed to USD 817 billion, showcasing its growing role in global commerce. European Free Trade Association (EFTA) framework, according to a new Country Insights Report by Rubix Data Sciences.

2025-10-28T08:15:36.811437+00:00 IST

Services employment share rises to 29.7%, adds 40 million jobs in

India's services sector has emerged as a key driver of job creation, with its employment share rising from 26.9 per cent in 2011-12 to 29.7 per cent in 2023-24, according to a new report released by NITI Aayog.

2025-10-28T08:14:39.132306+00:00 IST

HAL to make SJ-100 passenger aircraft in India

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia's Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to produce for the first time a passenger aircraft SJ-100 in India. The agreement was inked in Moscow on Monday, according to a press release by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

2025-10-28T08:02:10.928946+00:00 IST

Institutional investments in Indian Real Estate hit USD 1.76 Bn i

The Indian real estate sector recorded institutional investments of USD 1.76 billion in the third quarter (Q3) of calendar year 2025, the highest quarterly inflow of funds compared to any Q3 in the past four years, according to a report by Vestian

2025-10-28T07:30:40.979344+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal holds talks with EU Commissioner Maros Sefcovic

Union Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with Maros Sefcovic, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security of the European Union, to discuss progress in the ongoing India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.

2025-10-28T07:11:24.459365+00:00 IST

Renewable energy surpasses coal for the first time: ISA DG Ashish

"For the first time, in the first six months of this calendar year, the total energy generated from renewable energy was higher than that from coal," said International Solar Alliance (ISA) Director General Ashish Khanna, while addressing the 8th session of the ISA Assembly at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

2025-10-28T06:39:04.495956+00:00 IST

Pralhad Joshi calls for action oriented solar cooperation at 8th

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said that the International Solar Alliance (ISA) is moving steadily from ambition to action, by advancing global cooperation with affordable access and community empowerment

2025-10-28T06:27:31.116528+00:00 IST

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German State Secretary to visit India with business delegation

The Parliamentary State Secretary in the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Saathoff, is set to travel to India with a business delegation for a series of talks and to open the country's largest international wind energy trade fair scheduled from October 29 to November 1, 2025.

2025-10-28T06:12:33.399142+00:00 IST

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RBI to auction Government Securities worth Rs 32,000 crore

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on behalf of the Government of India, has announced the sale (re-issue) of four dated Government Securities for a total notified amount of Rs 32,000 crore.

2025-10-28T05:21:56.472971+00:00 IST

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Nifty, Sensex open flat ahead of Fed rate cut, Trump- Xi meeting

The domestic stock markets opened almost flat in the red on Tuesday, indicating a volatile session ahead as investors remained cautious before key global events scheduled this week.

2025-10-28T04:09:33.326727+00:00 IST

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Rally in gold prices fueled Indian households net worth

The doubling of gold prices recently has substantially boosted the net worth of Indian households to around Rs 3.24 trillion, according to a report by Systematix Research.

2025-10-28T03:36:54.894098+00:00 IST

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Despite US tariff challenges, MSMEs show resilience

Despite tariff challenges imposed by the United States, India's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector demonstrated resilience in the July-September quarter, according to the latest MSME Outlook Survey released by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).

2025-10-28T02:50:51.319734+00:00 IST

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Seven electronics component projects worth Rs 5,532 crore approve

Seven new projects worth Rs 5,532 crore have been approved under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), marking another major step in India's growing electronics manufacturing industry. According to a government release, these projects are expected to generate Rs 44,406 crore in output and create 5,195 new jobs across the country.

2025-10-27T17:27:12.075320+00:00 IST

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No substance in Washington Post report on LIC investments

He said such foreign reports should be ignored altogether. "Hindenburg, The Washington Post or any other foreign media should not be taken seriously. SEBI has not found anything wrong, and shareholders of LIC have the right to take up any issue, not foreign journals," he said.

2025-10-27T17:22:04.892520+00:00 IST

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Piyush Goyal meets German Foreign Affairs Minister in Brussels to

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal began his visit to Brussels with a meeting with Johann Wadephul, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, to strengthen discussions on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

2025-10-27T15:45:41.722348+00:00 IST

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Nitin Gadkari highlights India’s growing maritime strength

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, speaking at the Indian Maritime Week Programme, underlined the government's focus on developing robust port connectivity and maritime infrastructure to boost the nation's economic growth.

2025-10-27T15:08:58.972335+00:00 IST

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NITI Aayog extends support to Indian Rice Exporters Federation’s

In a significant step towards strengthening India's agricultural trade and enhancing the country's global leadership in rice exports, NITI Aayog has extended its support to the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) for organizing the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025. The prestigious event will take place on October 31, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

2025-10-27T15:06:05.817484+00:00 IST

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Amazon deepens ties with govt to boost e-commerce exports

The Amazon Global Selling India has strengthened its partnership with the government to accelerate the country's e-commerce export ecosystem, signing new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key export and MSME bodies, Srinidhi Kalvapudi, Head of Amazon Global Selling India, told ANI today.

2025-10-27T14:11:13.212285+00:00 IST

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Broadband subscribers rise to 995.63 million in September 2025

India's broadband user base continued its steady climb, reaching 995.63 million at the end of September 2025, up from 989.58 million in August, according to the latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). This marks a monthly growth rate of 0.61 per cent, reflecting the expanding digital footprint across both urban and rural areas.

2025-10-27T14:04:57.791886+00:00 IST

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IndianOil H1 25-26 profit rises to Rs 13,299 crore

IndianOil reports its highest ever first-half sales volumes and a sharp rise in profit for April-September 2025, led by stronger refining margins and steady marketing, according to an IndianOil press release.

2025-10-27T13:47:24.349484+00:00 IST

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Prime Minister to address India Maritime Week on Wednesday

A key highlight of India Maritime Week 2025 will be the participation of PM Modi, who will address the nation, global maritime leaders and stakeholders on the evening of October 29 at a special plenary session. In addition to the public address, the Prime Minister will chair a high-level global CEO forum with selected international CEOs from leading maritime companies across the globe.

2025-10-27T13:22:33.619331+00:00 IST