
Powering Up: India and Saudi Arabia Push for Massive Electrical Interconnection
India and Saudi Arabia review the electrical interconnection initiative to boost energy ties amid regional disruptions and flight suspensions.
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India and Saudi Arabia review the electrical interconnection initiative to boost energy ties amid regional disruptions and flight suspensions.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in India for high-level talks with S Jaishankar and a visit to Jamnagar to finalize a key trade deal.

Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has filed its response to the Charity Commissioner regarding governance disputes raised by Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh.

India-New Zealand FTA kicks in on October 20, eliminating tariffs on 100% of Indian export lines to boost textiles, pharma, and agriculture.

The CCPA has cracked down on seven e-commerce platforms for selling hazardous explosives, delisting thousands of sellers and imposing heavy fines.

Indian industry leaders welcome Marco Rubio's signals on the India-US trade deal and the waiver of Russia-related tariffs.

Despite equity market weakness, India's passive investment assets grew to Rs 15.42 lakh crore in August 2026, driven by ETFs and index funds.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal flags off the first JCB machine export to New Zealand as the India-NZ FTA begins, boosting 'Made in India' machinery.

With over 1 crore arrivals, Goa's tourism surge is creating new jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities for local youth.

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement takes effect Oct 20, boosting exports of kiwifruit, honey, and apples while easing access for Indian goods.

Hindustan Zinc reports record Q2 revenue of Rs 15,093 crore and a massive profit surge driven by higher metal prices and production.

The Enforcement Directorate raids 29 locations in Maharashtra and Gujarat, uncovering a massive pump and dump share manipulation scam.

India and New Zealand implement a landmark FTA, bringing USD 20 billion in investment and duty-free export access for Indian goods.

MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi reveals plans to add 5 GW of agrivoltaic capacity to boost solar energy without compromising farming.

HFCL reports record-breaking Q2 results with a 144% revenue surge and a massive order book of Rs 28,911 crore.

The MNRE is planning a central scheme to fund agrivoltaics, allowing farmers to grow crops and generate solar power on the same land.

India and New Zealand launch a Free Trade Agreement to boost agriculture and double bilateral trade to NZD 7 billion by 2030.

Industry body ASSOCHAM calls for tax rationalisation and incentives for long-term holdings to attract stable foreign capital and boost investor confidence.

HERC grants a 25-year parallel electricity licence to Eleven Power Pvt Ltd, allowing Gurugram and Nuh residents to choose their power supplier.

Indian stock markets plunge as Sensex and Nifty fall amid rising crude oil prices, disappointing corporate earnings, and private bank weakness.

TCS expands into Sri Lanka as Indian Bank adopts TCS BaNCS for Treasury to modernise overseas operations and risk management.

Middle East tensions spark a 130% jump in global container freight prices, impacting international trade and Indian exports.

Two-wheeler registrations in India surge by 23% during the early festive period, significantly outpacing passenger vehicle growth.

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement kicks off Oct 20, offering duty-free access for Indian exports and targeting NZD 7 billion trade by 2030.