Islamabad: Pakistan is a state whose economy is fragile and dependent on International Monetary Fund (IMF) funds. It survives on repeated bailouts, emergency loans, and financial lifelines from friendly nations. Saudi Arabia has stepped in more than once to keep...
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The India–European Union Free Trade Agreement is expected to significantly strengthen the competitiveness of Indian exporters in European markets, helping them take on rivals such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, industry leaders...
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The India–European Union Free Trade Agreement signed under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks a major milestone for India’s gems and jewellery export sector and is expected to significantly strengthen the industry’s presence...
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) E-commerce giant Amazon on Wednesday said it was laying off 16,000 employees globally as part of "additional organisational changes".This is the second major round of layoffs at the company in about three months in the...
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) European economies are experiencing a slowdown bordering stagnation amid tariff dispute with the United States and low‑priced Chinese imports, a new report has said, adding that India emerged as a “credible alternative centre of economic...
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) India stopped diesel shipments to the European Union this month due to the EU’s ban on fuel refined from Russian crude, and instead sent record volumes to West Africa, shipping data has showed.The shipping data from...
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a positive step for the Indian medical device sector, said experts on Wednesday.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday jointly concluded...
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Indian banks are expected to witness credit growth at about 10–12 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next five years, higher than deposit growth of roughly 9–11 per cent, a report said on...
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended Wednesday’s session with modest gains, managing to stay in the green despite sharp volatility through the day. Investor sentiment was influenced by December-quarter earnings announcements and the finalisation...
Ahmedabad, Jan 28 (IANS) Cement major ACC Limited, part of the diversified Adani Portfolio, on Wednesday reported a standout performance for the quarter ended December 31 (Q3 FY26), with profit after tax (PAT) surging by 346 per cent (normalised basis)...
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026 will place greater emphasis on sectors like defence, critical minerals, power, electronics, infra and higher growth in affordable housing, a report said on Wednesday, adding that policymakers balance growth priorities with...
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla on Wednesday said that India’s steady economic growth stands out as a rare constant at a time when the world is facing political uncertainty, shifting trade rules and...