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India-Mali Launch Inaugural Export Promotion Forum to Boost Bilateral Trade and Unlock New Investment Opportunities

India and Mali have witnessed robust growth in bilateral trade, which surpassed US$326.61 million in FY 202526, registering a 55 per cent increase over the previous financial year. Mali's principal exports to India include raw cotton, finished leather, cashew, lead, gum arabic and sesame while India's major exports comprise pharmaceuticals, cotton fabrics, two- and three-wheelers and bicycles. India's Duty-Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme has been the primary catalyst in strengthening bilateral trade. Against Mali's global exports of approximately US$4 billion, untapped export potential in the Indian market is estimated at nearly US$3.96 billion, signalling substantial room for growth.

Office leasing in India's top 8 cities skids 14.5% in Q2; vacancies hit post-Covid low

Office space leasing in India's top eight cities saw a 14.5% year-on-year dip in Q2 2026, absorbing 11.6 million sq ft. Despite global economic uncertainties, demand remains strong, particularly from Global Capability Centres (GCCs) which leased 16.5 million sq ft in H1 2026. Flexible workspace operators also recorded their highest-ever half-yearly volume. Vacancy levels have fallen to post-pandemic lows, driving rental growth across major markets.

Prof Arun Mohan Sherry is new IIM Shillong director

Prof Arun Mohan Sherry, the founding director of IIIT Lucknow, has been appointed the new director of IIM Shillong for a five-year term. President of India made the appointment. Sherry, with over three decades of experience, aims to integrate AI, data science, and lifelong learning into business education, emphasizing globalization and technology's role in higher education.

OMCs lost Rs 18.9/litre on diesel, ₹6 on petrol in Q1

State-run oil companies faced significant losses in the April-June quarter, losing ₹18.9 per litre on diesel and ₹6 on petrol. This downturn occurred as domestic fuel prices failed to keep pace with rising international rates. Previously, these companies enjoyed healthy profits, but fluctuating global prices and limited domestic revisions have led to volatile retail margins, impacting profitability.

Ashika Global Securities to acquire 26% stake in Resurgent India Rating

Dabur Q1 updates: Co expects double-digit revenue growth as rural demand stays ahead of urban

Dabur India anticipates a significant boost in its first-quarter profit, driven by strategic price hikes that effectively countered rising inflation and packaging costs. The company noted resilient consumer sentiment despite global challenges, with sequential improvements in business performance. Strong double-digit growth is projected across key international markets like Egypt and Turkey, alongside robust expansion in India's rural demand and emerging sales channels.

Odisha signs pact with Japanese co, ACME Group for Rs 67,000-cr investment

Odisha has inked a significant Memorandum of Cooperation with ACME Group and Japan's IHI Corporation, committing an investment of Rs 67,000 crore for green industrialization and technology transfer. This collaboration aims to establish a massive green hydrogen ecosystem in the state, building on recent large-scale investments. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted Odisha's ambition to become a global leader in green steel production, with two dedicated industrial corridors being developed.

Allcargo Global debuts on NSE, BSE following demerger from Allcargo Logistics

Allcargo Global Limited has listed its shares on the NSE and BSE under the ticker symbol AGL, completing the Allcargo Group’s demerger and restructuring. The Group now has four focused entities to drive sustainable growth in logistics and supply chain.

Benchmarks gain for third day on positive global cues; Nifty closes at 24,271

Key benchmark indices extended gains for a third consecutive session on Friday, supported by positive global cues. Weaker-than-expected US jobs data strengthened expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut at its upcoming policy meeting. The Nifty closed at 24,270.85, led by gains in IT, healthcare and metal stocks. However, profit booking in the second half trimmed intraday gains, while broader markets lagged the benchmark indices.

Gold prices to stay elevated, volatile; Titan bullish on long-term growth

Gold prices are expected to remain "elevated and volatile" due to geopolitical tensions, Titan said, but expressed optimism about the long-term growth prospects of the jewellery market on favourable demographics and its safe-haven appeal. Despite these challenges, the "outlook in India remains positive" due to favourable demographics and the continued relevance of jewellery as a store of value; however, "short-term demand fluctuations may persist", Titan said in its annual report. "Gold prices are expected to remain elevated and volatile, given ongoing geopolitical developments and global conflicts leading to macroeconomic uncertainties," said Titan, a JV between Tata and the Tamil Nadu government. The Tata group-managed firm also said these macroeconomic uncertainties arising from geopolitical developments could lead to shifts in demand patterns across customer segments. "In this environment, there could be shifts in demand segments and the Division will continue to prioritise mar

MFs making markets resilient amid global volatility, says Sebi WTM

Domestic institutional investors, led by mutual funds and SIPs, have emerged as a key stabilising force for Indian capital markets amid global volatility and FPI outflows, says SEBI