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India-New Zealand FTA kicks in October 20, gives all Indian goods zero-duty access

India’s free trade agreement (FTA) with New Zealand will come into force at 12.01 am on October 20, giving all Indian goods, including leather, footwear,…

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India sets import quotas for New Zealand apples, kiwifruit under FTA

India has set quotas for importing apples, kiwifruit, Manuka honey and albumins from New Zealand at concessional duty rates under their free trade agreement, which…

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China announces export curbs on key machinery used in India’s infrastructure development

Beijing: China on Monday announced new export controls on key machinery, including tunnel boring machines, in a move that could adversely impact India’s infrastructure development….

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Auto tech companies raise $1.3 billion in 2026 so far: Tracxn
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Auto tech companies raise $1.3 billion in 2026 so far: Tracxn

India’s auto tech companies raised $1.3 billion across 97 funding rounds so far this year, according to a report from data intelligence platform Tracxn. The…

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NABVENTURES plans Rs 30-70 crore bets on growth-stage firms in Fund II

Kolkata: NABVENTURES, the venture capital arm of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), plans to invest ₹30-70 crore per company under its…

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India-New Zealand FTA to be operationalised on Tuesday, targets ₹35,000-cr trade by 2030

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into effect on Tuesday, marking India’s seventh operational trade pact in five years that will eliminate…

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Textiles Ministry identifies 4,000 startups for export growth support

New Delhi: The textiles ministry has identified more than 4,000 textile-based startups that would be aided to scale up and get export ready in the…

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Zetwerk IPO: Zetwerk's $518 million India IPO fully subscribed on final day of bidding
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Zetwerk IPO: Zetwerk’s $518 million India IPO fully subscribed on final day of bidding

Peak XV Partners and Accel India-backed Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses‘ $518 million initial public offering was fully subscribed on last day for bids on Monday, exchange…

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RDI fund to spur 10-fold investment from private sector, says NITI’s Abhay Karandikar

NEW DELHI: The Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme will boost private sector investment 10-fold , to nearly Rs 10-lakh crore over the next 10…

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The RBI holiday calendar lists October 19 as a bank holiday for several states, while branches in other locations remain open depending on the local schedule. (Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times)
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Bank holiday today: Is your branch closed? Check status, online services and reopening dates

Bank branches are closed in several states and Union territories on Monday, October 19, 2026. The closure is due to festivals such as Dussehra (Mahashtami),…

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