Day: April 28, 2026

New Delhi, Apr 28 (BNP): India’s apparel industry is poised for strong export growth following the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand, with exporters expecting shipments to increase three to four times in the coming years.  Industry participants say the agreement will significantly improve market access by lowering trade barriers and enhancing price competitiveness for Indian apparel in New Zealand. The benefits…

  ~Goa’s tourism minister, Rohan A. Khaunte focuses on high-value tourism, culture-led experiences, and segments like wellness, sports and tech tourism to drive next phase of growth~ Jaipur, Apr 28: Goa is positioning itself as a 365-day tourism destination, expanding beyond its traditional beach appeal to offer a year-round calendar of festivals, cultural experiences and emerging tourism segments, at the Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB)…

New Delhi, Apr 28 (BNP): The gems and jewellery industry has welcomed the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand, calling it a major step toward expanding exports and strengthening India’s global position. The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said the agreement will create new opportunities for exporters by providing zero-duty access to the New Zealand market. Currently, India…

Jaipur, Apr 28: There is a quiet shift underway in the way rugs are being chosen, placed, and understood within contemporary interiors. Once considered a finishing layer, the rug is now part of the design conversation from the outset. It anchors proportion, softens architecture, and often determines how a space is experienced. In this evolving context, where every element is expected to carry both function…

Mumbai, Apr 28 (BNP): SBI General Insurance has reported a robust financial performance for FY26, registering strong growth well above the industry average and further strengthening its position in India’s general insurance sector. The company posted a Gross Direct Premium (GDP) of ₹15,904 crore, marking a year-on-year growth of 14.5%. This performance represents a key milestone, as the insurer surpassed the ₹15,000 crore premium mark…

GURUGRAM, INDIA| Apr 28 — Unlimit, the global financial infrastructure for the borderless economy, has partnered with Brevistay to rebuild the financial nervous system for India’s high-velocity travel market. By plugging into Unlimit’s unified programmable layer, Brevistay is eliminating the structural friction of India’s fragmented payment landscape, gaining instant, frictionless access to UPI and global card networks through a singular infrastructure integration. In a unique…

New Delhi, Apr 28 (BNP): Investment demand for gold in India rose sharply, accounting for 42 per cent of total consumption in CY25 compared to 29 per cent in CY24, according to CareEdge Ratings. The increase was driven by strong inflows into gold ETFs and higher demand for bars and coins, reflecting investor preference for safe-haven assets amid global uncertainty. Globally, gold investment demand surged…

New Delhi, Apr 28 (BNP): Indian equity markets began Tuesday’s session on a cautious note, with benchmark indices slipping in early trade amid continued foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, firm crude oil prices, and lingering geopolitical tensions in West Asia.  The Nifty 50 opened lower at 24,049.90, down 42.80 points (0.18%), while the BSE Sensex declined 208.84 points (0.27%) to start at 77,094.79. Market participants…

  Hod Hasharon, Israel — Apr 28— Altair Semiconductor announced the successful completion of its transition to an independent company, following a strategic spinoff from Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation. The transaction, led by Pitango Group, secured $50 million in initial funding. Sony will remain a shareholder, demonstrating continued confidence in Altair’s market leadership and long-term vision for connectivity powering the Physical AI transformation. The transition…