Category: business

Apr 16 (BNP): Middle-income economies are poised to become the primary drivers of global economic growth in the coming years, even as the world economy continues to face a range of new and evolving challenges, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). The outlook highlights that these economies are gaining…

Bengaluru, Apr 16: Cuppa, one of India’s most recognised café brands with strong legacy recall, announced the appointment of Sharath Ravikumar as Chief Executive Officer, marking a strategic leadership transition as the company enters its next phase of growth, expansion, and franchise-led scale. The appointment comes at a pivotal moment…

Mumbai, April 16 (BNP): The Indian rupee strengthened in early trade on Thursday, appreciating by 6 paise to 93.27 against the US dollar, supported by easing crude oil prices and a softer American currency. The domestic currency opened at 93.29 per dollar at the interbank foreign exchange market and later…

Gujarat, Apr 16 (BNP): India’s clean energy sector received a boost as Adani Wind commissioned a 5 MW wind turbine prototype at Mundra, marking a significant step in domestic renewable energy innovation.  Pic Credit: Pexel The prototype is among the largest wind turbines developed in India and is expected to enhance…

New Delhi, Apr 16 (BNP): India’s gem and jewellery exports saw a slight decline in FY26, as global trade challenges and tariff pressures weighed on demand. However, the industry showed resilience by expanding into new markets and adapting to changing conditions. Pic Credit: Pexel  Exports during the year stood at…

The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Visual Effects Society (VES) (India Section), marking a significant step toward reshaping India’s AVGC-XR landscape through deeper industry-academia collaboration. Signed in Mumbai, the partnership brings together IICT’s focus on education, research, and innovation in…

Pic Credit: Pexel New Delhi, Apr 16 (BNP): Global steel demand is expected to remain subdued in the near term, with meaningful recovery likely only in 2027, according to a recent report by Centrum citing estimates from the World Steel Association. The report projects global steel demand growth of just…

News Delhi, Apr 16 (BNP): Indian equity markets recorded a strong rally today, driven by improved global sentiment as geopolitical tensions in West Asia showed signs of easing. Benchmark indices posted notable gains, with the Nifty rising by 500 points and the Sensex advancing 0.7%. The positive momentum was supported…

Chandigarh, Apr 16: Akshaya Tritiya has always been a significant occasion, rooted in the belief that investments made on this day bring lasting prosperity. Traditionally associated with buying gold, it has long symbolised good fortune and “eternal success.” Today, however, the way we celebrate the occasion is evolving. While the…

  SYDNEY, Apr 16 – Epson has been awarded a AAA rating, the highest rating in the MSCI ESG Ratings, for the third consecutive year in 2026. MSCI ESG Ratings is a global ESG investment index provided by MSCI. MSCI researches and analyses a company’s response to ESG-related risks and opportunities…