Mumbai, May 07: A meeting of the Committee on Material and Fuel Research on the International Research Centre on the basis of MBIR reactor (IRC MBIR) Advisory Board was held in Moscow. MBIR multipurpose fast-neutron research reactor is currently under construction in Dimitrovgrad, at the site of JSC “SSC RIAR” (State Scientific Centre – Research Institute of Atomic Reactors, part of Rosatom’s scientific division). The event brought together over 80…
Continue ReadingCotton Import Duty Raises Cost Pressures on Textile Industry, Study Flags Competitiveness Concerns
New Delhi: A new industry study has highlighted that India’s current cotton import duty structure could be affecting the global competitiveness of the country’s textile and apparel sector. The report points out that higher input costs for raw cotton are adding pressure on manufacturers, especially exporters who operate in highly…
Continue ReadingMRF Reports 30% Surge in FY26 Consolidated Net Profit at Rs 2,426 Crore
Chennai, May 07: MRF Ltd. has announced a strong financial performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, reporting robust growth in both revenue and profitability. The company’s consolidated total income rose by approximately 11% year-on-year to Rs 31,654 crore, compared to Rs 28,570 crore in the previous financial…
Continue ReadingMarkets Open Higher on Global Peace Hopes; Sectoral Trends Mixed
Mumbai, May 7 (BNP): Indian equity markets opened on a positive note on Thursday, supported by improved global sentiment after reports of progress on a possible US-Iran peace framework. In early trade, the BSE Sensex rose nearly 380 points to touch an intraday high of 78,339, while the Nifty 50…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Real Estate Sector Set for Strong Growth as AI Adoption Rises
New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): India’s real estate sector is expected to witness significant expansion over the long term, with its market size projected to reach about USD 5.8 trillion by 2047, according to a joint industry report by FICCI and KPMG. The report notes that the sector is being reshaped…
Continue ReadingMetis Engineering appoints Miken Electronics Worldwide as global distribution partner
Bristol, UK. May 07: Metis Engineering, specialist in CAN-based sensing technology, has appointed Miken Electronics Worldwide Ltd as a global distributor for its full product range. The agreement gives defence, aerospace, and industrial customers worldwide direct access to Metis Engineering’s sensors through Miken’s established international supply chain and ISO 9001:2015…
Continue ReadingAndhra Pradesh to Build Seaweed Economy to Strengthen Coastal Livelihoods and Women’s Empowerment
Amaravati, May 7 (BNP): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to develop a structured economic model to promote seaweed cultivation as a sustainable livelihood option for coastal communities, with a strong focus on women’s self-help groups (SHGs) and fishermen. Chairing a review meeting at the State Secretariat,…
Continue ReadingWhatsApp Introduces AI-Powered Business Support Tool for SMEs in India
WhatsApp Launches “Business AI” in India to Help SMEs Automate Customer Support and Boost Digital Sales New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): WhatsApp on Thursday announced the launch of its new AI-powered feature “Business AI” in India, aimed at helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) manage customer interactions more efficiently through…
Continue ReadingIndia Emerging as Key Voice in Shaping Global Economic and Strategic Landscape
New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): India is steadily emerging as a key player in shaping the evolving global economic and strategic landscape as geopolitics, trade, and technology become increasingly interconnected. Experts note that the global economy is undergoing a significant transformation, where trade is no longer driven only by commerce…
Continue ReadingGlobal Energy Alliance Appoints Tanya Singhal to Lead India Operations
New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet has appointed renewable energy entrepreneur Tanya Singhal as Vice President for India, strengthening its leadership as it expands clean energy and grid modernisation initiatives in the country. Singhal, known for her work in the renewable energy sector, joins…
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