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India hosts 10th AITIGA review meeting in New Delhi

India hosted the 10th Meeting of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee and related sessions at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, from August 10 to 14, 2025, according to a Ministry of Commerce and Industry statement. The gathering brought together delegates from all ten ASEAN member states to push forward the review of the 14-year-old trade pact.

2025-08-15T12:12:15.713151+00:00 IST

4th meeting of India-Singapore JWG discussed bilateral trade

The 4th meeting of the India-Singapore joint working group on Trade & Investment (JWGTI) took place at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi on Thursday, bringing the two nations together to strengthen economic cooperation and chart future areas of partnership.

2025-08-15T11:46:44.954916+00:00 IST

Avinya’26: Third edition of energy startup challenge announced

The initiative seeks innovative solutions across the entire energy value chain, including hydrocarbons, biofuels, hydrogen, renewables, and green technologies.

2025-08-15T11:20:29.845149+00:00 IST

India is ahead in clean energy commitments, achieves 2030 goal

Marking Independence Day celebrations, the Prime Minister announced and hailed the achievement as a pivotal step towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat in the energy sector, underscoring the country's transformation from a fossil-fuel-dependent importer to a global clean energy leader.

2025-08-15T11:18:56.747207+00:00 IST

CII's DG lauds PM Modi’s address to the nation

The Confederation of Indian Industry's (CII) Director General, Chandrajit Banerjee on Friday, welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day address, highlighting his focus on youth empowerment, strengthening micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and advancing the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission.

2025-08-15T11:03:38.300404+00:00 IST

RBI's FREE-AI guidelines to reduce cost, risk for fin sector

The endeavour of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to democratise the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the financial sector will open new doors to players as regulator-backed measures such as AI sandboxes, sectoral datasets, and indigenous models can significantly reduce the cost and risk of experimentation, say top executives of the financial service companies.

2025-08-15T09:56:05.433760+00:00 IST

Private sector awaits sustained demand before capex spending

Mehul Pandya, Managing Director and Group CEO of CareEdge Ratings, believes that the primary reason for the slow pace of private capital investment in India lies in the private sector's cautious approach to capital commitments.

2025-08-15T09:44:10.937320+00:00 IST

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Mahindra showcases four SUV design concepts for vision 2027

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, on the occasion of Independence Day, revealed its global vision for 2027, unveiling four futuristic SUV concepts based on an all-new modular, multi-energy platform called NU_IQ. The company said the platform will underpin its next generation of SUVs, blending advanced technology, global design, and flexible powertrain options.

2025-08-15T08:46:36.342252+00:00 IST

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Parliamentary Committee on Finance selects virtual digital assets

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has selected "A Study on Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) and Way Forward" as a subject for detailed examination during the 2024-25 fiscal year.

2025-08-15T08:43:54.806481+00:00 IST

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GAIL celebrates 79th Independence Day with patriotic zeal

Maharatna PSU company GAIL (India) Limited celebrated the 79th Independence Day at its Corporate Office in New Delhi with great enthusiasm and pride.

2025-08-15T08:34:45.458600+00:00 IST

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Three pillars for upcoming GST overhaul revealed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, announced that the government's focus is now on the next phase of GST reforms, built on three pillars: structural reforms, rate rationalisation and ease of living.

2025-08-15T08:18:46.317788+00:00 IST

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FICCI hails PM's GST reforms announcement

Industry body FICCI has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on the occasion of 79th Independence Day, which highlighted the need for all stakeholders to work together towards making India a self-reliant economic powerhouse.

2025-08-15T08:00:57.582751+00:00 IST

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Deendayal Port aims for global maritime leadership with green fue

Deendayal Port Authority Kandla is taking several initiatives to boost the methanol, green ammonia, and green hydrogen sectors, aiming to establish a large ecosystem and secure a place on the global maritime map, said DPA Chairperson Sushil Kumar Singh on the sidelines of the 79th Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony.

2025-08-15T07:23:07.072146+00:00 IST

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Gautam Adani marks 79th Independence Day with call for innovation

Wishing the nation on its 79th Independence Day, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani invoked the spirit of Atmanirbharta as a driving force behind India's progress.

2025-08-15T05:36:11.813068+00:00 IST

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Cement sector to see tepid Q2FY26 volumes, price gains offer reli

India's cement sector is expected to witness subdued volume growth in the second quarter of Financial Year 2026 (Q2FY26) due to seasonal weakness, but improving realisations are offering a silver lining, according to a report by Nuvama.

2025-08-15T05:02:42.045207+00:00 IST

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Next-generation GST reforms coming this Diwali, says PM Modi from

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, announced that the government is set to bring a major reform in the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which will give significant relief to consumers and small businesses.

2025-08-15T03:59:59.731683+00:00 IST

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Made-in-India semiconductor chips by year-end, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, announced that Made-in-India semiconductor chips will be available in the market by the end of this year, marking a major milestone in India's technological journey.

2025-08-15T03:28:17.584123+00:00 IST

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Piyush Goyal meets pharma industry leaders to discuss R&D, compet

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has discussed strategies to boost competitiveness and strengthen research and development activities with the business representatives of the pharmaceutical industry.

2025-08-15T02:30:22.186833+00:00 IST

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Experts hail S&P’s upgrade of India’s sovereign rating to BBB

Economists and market experts have welcomed S&P Global Ratings' decision to upgrade India's sovereign credit rating from BBB- to BBB, terming it a recognition of the country's strong fundamentals, sound fiscal management, and growing global economic clout.

2025-08-14T16:16:55.375676+00:00 IST

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Namo Bharat Corridor: DB RRTS partners with Würth

In a significant step towards enhancing operational efficiency and environmental sustainability, DB RRTS Operations India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn International Operations (DB IO), has partnered with Wurth Industrial Services India to upgrade depot-level maintenance practices for the Namo Bharat corridor - India's first semi-high-speed Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) implemented by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC).

2025-08-14T15:54:08.525176+00:00 IST

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