India-EFTA Trade Pact Aims $100 Billion Investment, 1 Million Direct Jobs

New Delhi: As the India-European Free Trade Association (EEFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) comes into effect from October 1, the India-EFTA Desk has been inaugurated as a single-window platform to facilitate EFTA investments...

Investment clubs thrown lifeline after account closures – how to invest with friends

Amateur investing groups across Britain have been offered a chance to keep playing the stock market after it looked like they’d have to give up following a decision to close their accounts. The future of the UK’s investment clubs – informal groups...

Business Climate in Industry and Retail Trade Improves in September M/M

In September 2025, the overall business climate indicator increased by 0.6 percentage points compared to August, with growth observed in the industry and retail trade sectors, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on Tuesday. An uncertain...

Trade with the US critical for the Western Cape, says Winde as he returns from America

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has returned from a visit to the US, where he held talks with government and private sector stakeholders in Washington DC, Atlanta and New York City. The US has been the lead source market for foreign direct...

Trade Is A Bilateral Matter Between New Delhi And Moscow: Russia's Lavrov On US Pressure

Last Updated:September 30, 2025, 17:37 IST The Russian Foreign Minister asserted that India and Russia will set their own trade terms, rejecting US pressure. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. (AFP file photo)Russian Foreign Minister Sergey...

Business News | Yellow Plate Dialogues 2025: Driving India's Shared Mobility Revolution

NewsVoir New Delhi [India], September 30: As part of a pioneering initiative, World Auto Forum (WAF) recently organised The Yellow Plate Dialogues (YPD), brought together leaders from top fleet companies, Heads of Transporters Associations, Auto...

Business News | CEO Clubs India Expands to Mumbai: Launches Its 6th Chapter

VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: CEO Clubs India, an exclusive invitation-only association of entrepreneurs and CEOs, proudly announces the launch of its 6th Chapter - Mumbai, further strengthening its mission of connecting...

Companies developing new fossil fuel projects should be excluded from all sustainable funds, advocates and experts tell the EU

In an open letter, 121 civil society organisations, academics, financial experts, and progressive financial institutions, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), call on the European Commission to exclude companies...

Business owners want more dialogue over ban on walk-up liquor store sales

By EARYEL BOWLEG and LEANDRA ROLLE Tribune Staff Reporters BUSINESS owners say the government’s impending ban on walk-up liquor sales will come at a cost and are calling for more dialogue to find a workable solution. Effective January 1, selling...

Inflation stable at 1.6% in September - Istat

Italy's annual inflation rate for September was steady at 1.6%, the same as August, according to a preliminary estimate released by Istat on Tuesday. The national statistics agency said its consumer price index was down by 0.2% in month-on-month...

Inflation hits 20-month high of 2.7% - flash estimate

Consumer prices rose by 2.7% on an annual basis in September from 1.9% a month earlier, a flash estimate of the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices from the Central Statistics Office show today. That is the highest rate of estimated inflation...

Business News | IKF's Task Automation Tool Slashes Management Time by 90% -- Here's How

VMPL Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: IKF (I Knowledge Factory) has announced the launch of its Automatic Task Delegation System in partnership with Automate Business. The solution addresses critical inefficiencies in task management...

Inflation refund scam targets New Yorkers with fake messages

(WRGB)-A new scam is targeting New Yorkers by exploiting the recent rollout of inflation refund checks, according to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Scammers are contacting residents via calls, texts, and mail, asking for...

Trade union leader blames UK Government 'mistakes' for Scottish Labour poll collapse

General Secretary of the GMB union Gary Smith A trade union leader has blamed UK Government mistakes for Scottish Labour’s collapsing poll rating. GMB General Secretary Gary Smith said Prime Minister Keir Starmer “really needs to get things...

Business Leaders Hail New Accounting Finance Manager Degree Apprenticeship

Employers believe a new degree apprenticeship will accelerate career progression and bridge the divide between traditional finance roles and the demands of an evolving sector. Senior business leaders last week visited the University of Exeter for...

Business at Mountain Fresh Orchards back to pre-Helene levels, says owner

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Despite Helene setbacks, Mountain Fresh Orchards in Henderson County says business is back to normal. The orchard has been open for 38 years and is located off U.S. 64. They sell 16 varieties of apples, and treats,...

Business seeks council's blessing after warning letter -- latest Ashfield plans

A long-standing business in Kirkby is hoping to ratify a change of location after receiving a warning letter from the council. CC Refrigeration Ltd is a highly respected transport refrigeration specialist, which has been in operation in Ashfield...

Crisis to creativity: Lebanon's upcycled fashion revolution

Lebanon’s in-the-know crowd is increasingly sporting a new style; faded ’90s jeans, worn leather jackets, and patchwork garments are becoming more common throughout the city. But if you take a closer look, this fashion revolution is driven by a...

Business News | SGA Expands IPO Communication Portfolio with Another Successful Mandate

NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: Strategic Growth Advisors (SGA), an integrated communications consultancy, has further strengthened its IPO communication portfolio through the successful execution of its mandate for VMS TMT...

Business News | Mumbai: As 19,500 People Turn 60 Each Day, ASLI Ageing Fest 2025 Urges Reforms, Investment, and Innovation in Senior Care

VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: The 6th edition of the ASLI Ageing Fest opened recently at The Lalit Mumbai, convening leaders, innovators, and policymakers to discuss the critical enablers shaping the future of ageing in...