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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…

Businesses operating in Malaysia and across ASEAN will get a timely roadmap for 2026 at an upcoming strategy session hosted in collaboration with Monash University Malaysia. The event will bring together industry leaders to unpack policy shifts, talent strategies, and growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving economic landscape. Scheduled for…

Robinhood Markets, Inc. has announced an ambitious commitment to expand financial literacy, aiming to reach one million individuals through classroom-based education programmes by 2030. The pledge was highlighted during a policy panel on Capitol Hill, where Senior Director of International Government and External Affairs Chloe Barz outlined the company’s evolving…

Realty player Reach Group has announced the appointment of Ashish Tandon as its Chief Business Officer. With over 23 years of experience across some of the country’s most respected real estate organisations, Ashish brings a deep understanding of business strategy, brand building, and market expansion. Over the course of his…

The annual rate of inflation based on the All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) stood at 3.88% (provisional) in March 2026, marking a notable increase from 2.13% in February 2026. The rise in headline WPI inflation was primarily driven by higher prices of crude petroleum & natural gas, manufactured products,…