Business

Trade Minister Piyush Goyal says India's trade pacts now cover $70 trillion of global GDP

Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India's network of trade agreements now spans economies representing $70 trillion in GDP.

15 Oct 2026

India and Brunei Review Trade Ties, Seek Wider Market Access

India and Brunei Darussalam have commenced a review of their bilateral trade relationship, aiming to identify new opportunities for market expansion.

15 Oct 2026

IMF Projects UK and India to Surpass Japan as World’s Third-Largest Economies

The International Monetary Fund’s latest outlook predicts that both the United Kingdom and India will overtake Japan to become the world’s third‑largest economies by the mid‑2020s.

15 Oct 2026

India Signals Willingness to Engage Economically with China on Fair Terms

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India is open to economic engagement with China, provided the terms are fair.

15 Oct 2026

India Urges Decentralised Cold Chain to Boost Vaccine and Food Distribution

BusinessLine reports that India must shift to a decentralised cold chain system to improve vaccine and perishable goods distribution across the country.

15 Oct 2026

Record Gross FDI Inflows Hit by Repayment and Overseas Investments, Says Business Standard

India’s gross foreign direct investment reached a record level, but large profit repatriations and bets on overseas projects have eroded the net inflow, Business Standard reports.

15 Oct 2026

India-Russia Business Forum in Kazan Aims to Strengthen Economic Ties

The India-Russia Business Forum held in Kazan seeks to deepen trade and investment links between the two nations, with Consul General Jeysundhar Deviprasadh highlighting potential collaboration areas.

15 Oct 2026

Gujarat Energy Ltd posts record profit, pays state a historic Rs 384.67 crore dividend

Gujarat Energy Limited announced a new financial milestone by declaring the highest ever dividend of Rs 384.67 crore to the Gujarat state government in a single fiscal year.

15 Oct 2026

West Bengal bankers ask CM to declare Oct 17 a Durga Puja bank holiday

Bankers in West Bengal have appealed to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to declare October 17, a day of Durga Puja celebrations, as a bank holiday.

15 Oct 2026

Bharat Leadership Summit 2026 to Host India's Top Business Awards in New Delhi

The Bharat Leadership Summit 2026, described as India's premier business awards and networking event, is scheduled to be held in New Delhi. The summit will recognize corporate excellence and facilitate networking among industry leaders.

15 Oct 2026

Daily Excelsior Highlights J&K GCC Initiative as New Economic Dawn

Daily Excelsior reported that the Jammu and Kashmir GCC initiative is being described as a new economic dawn for the region.

15 Oct 2026

Goa State Weekly Lottery Results Announced for October 15, 2026

The Goa State Lottery Department published the weekly lottery results for the draw held on October 15, 2026. Participants can view the winning numbers on the Goodreturns website.

15 Oct 2026