New Delhi, August 24, 2026; India emerged as the dominant force in Asia-Pacific’s office real estate market during the first half of 2026, accounting for more than 70 per cent of total office leasing across the region, according to a latest Colliers report. The Asia Pacific Office Market Insights H1 2026 report said office leasing…
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New Delhi, August 24, 2026; India’s aviation industry may witness a gradual improvement in international passenger demand in the coming months, even as the domestic market faces a period of moderation, according to an assessment by brokerage firm Equirus. International operations recorded a sequential improvement during August, with passenger traffic handled by Indian carriers estimated…
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New Delhi, August 23, 2026; Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal is scheduled to visit Brazil, Argentina and Chile from August 24 to 28 as India steps up efforts to expand and diversify its trade relations with South America. During the visit, Agrawal will lead discussions with Brazil and Argentina through Joint Trade Committee meetings, focusing on…
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New Delhi, August 21, 2026; India’s private credit ecosystem is expected to maintain its momentum over the next one to two years, with investors continuing to see opportunities across sectors despite intensifying competition and an uncertain global economic environment. According to an EY survey, private credit investments in India reached USD 3.5 billion during the…
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New Delhi, August 20, 2026; A high-level Indian ministerial delegation led by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held talks with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at The Istana on Thursday, with discussions centred on advancing bilateral economic ties and the implementation of the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership roadmap. The Indian delegation comprised…
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New Delhi, August 18, 2026; The Centre has told Meta that legal protections available to online intermediaries cannot be relied upon in cases involving violations linked to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), government sources said on Tuesday. During discussions with Meta representatives, the government stressed that its interventions have been undertaken within the powers provided…
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New Delhi, August 17, 2026; Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Indian banks are entering a stronger phase of growth and reform, with non-performing assets (NPAs) declining to their lowest level ever recorded in the country’s banking sector. Speaking at the opening of PSB Confluence 2026, a two-day gathering of public sector bank leadership, Sitharaman…
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New Delhi, August 15, 2026; India is set to remain among the world’s fastest-growing economies despite continuing global uncertainties, according to a special SBI Research report released on the occasion of the country’s 80th Independence Day. “India was. India is. And India will continue to be one of the fastest-growing economies in the world,” SBI…
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Mumbai, August 14, 2026; IDFC FIRST Bank has achieved a major milestone in its international expansion after S&P Global Ratings assigned the lender its first international investment-grade issuer credit ratings. The global ratings agency gave the bank a ‘BBB-’ rating for long-term credit and ‘A-3’ for short-term credit, accompanied by a Stable Outlook. The rating…
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Jaipur, August 7: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held separate bilateral discussions with senior ministers from Brazil and Egypt during the BRICS India 2026 Trade and Industry Ministers’ Meeting in Jaipur, reaffirming India’s commitment to expanding economic partnerships with both countries. During his meeting with Brazil’s Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services,…
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