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Andrew Yule Tea Workers in Assam to Receive 20% Bonus After Negotiations

Workers and employees of Andrew Yule & Company’s 10 tea estates in Assam have secured a 20% bonus for the 2025–26 period following prolonged negotiations between the company’s management, government officials and labour representatives. The agreement brings relief to tea garden workers ahead of the festive season, after weeks of uncertainty over the settleme...

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Trade Uncertainty and Rising Oil Prices Put Pressure on India’s Investment Outlook

India’s investment outlook is facing pressure from growing uncertainty in global trade and rising crude oil prices, creating challenges for businesses, manufacturers and investors. These external factors could influence investment decisions, operating costs and economic activity, particularly in sectors that depend heavily on imported energy, international s...

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Assam CM Launches Bamboo Bicycle Project with ₹15 Crore Investment

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched a bamboo bicycle initiative in Guwahati, marking a new step towards promoting sustainable manufacturing, strengthening the bamboo industry and creating employment opportunities in the state. The project is being undertaken by Pune-based Bamboo India Private Limited, which plans to manufacture bamboo bicyc...

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Economics

UPI Transaction Volume Surges 27% to 145 Billion in First Half of FY27

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded approximately 145 billion transactions during the first half of the financial year 2026–27, marking a 27% increase compared with the corresponding period last year. The growth highlights the continued expansion of digital payments across the country, as consumers, retailers, service providers and businesses i...

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Piyush Goyal Defends India’s Manufacturing and Trade Policies Amid US Investigations

India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has defended the country’s manufacturing practices and trade policies amid investigations by the United States into allegations concerning forced labour and excess industrial capacity. The developments have brought renewed attention to India’s position in global trade, the competitiveness of its manufacturi...

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Economics

UPI Volume Falls 1.8% in September, Transaction Value Rises to ₹29.37 Trillion

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded a slight decline in transaction volume in September 2026, processing 24.07 billion transactions compared with 24.51 billion in August.

India's Essar Group Targets US Steel Sector with $18 Billion Investment

India's Essar Group is planning an investment of $18 billion in the United States’ steel manufacturing sector, signalling its interest in expanding industrial operations in one of the world’s largest economies. The proposed investment comes amid continued efforts by businesses to strengthen manufacturing capabilities, explore new markets, and respond to chan...

India Plans $25 Billion Deep-Tech Investment Amid US-China Competition

India is looking to expand its presence in the global technology industry as the race for artificial intelligence and advanced computing capabilities gains momentum. A potential investment of $25 billion in deep technology could support the country’s efforts to develop homegrown innovations, strengthen its technology sector, and compete in industries increas...

HCLSoftware to Acquire Robotiq.ai in €9 Million Deal

HCLSoftware is set to acquire 100% of Robotiq.ai in a €9 million deal, marking a strategic move in the enterprise software and artificial intelligence sector. The acquisition reflects the growing importance of AI-driven technologies and automation solutions as businesses increasingly seek to improve operational efficiency, streamline workflows and modernise...

China Eases Tariffs on US Farm Goods, but Soybeans Remain Excluded

China has lowered import tariffs on several agricultural products from the United States, creating potential opportunities for American exporters while keeping whole soybeans outside the latest tariff concessions. The development comes amid ongoing efforts by the two economies to manage trade relations and address differences affecting the movement of goods...