India Pushes Trade Expansion as Piyush Goyal Holds Talks with South Korea and Austria

New Delhi, Apr 17 (BNP): India continues to broaden its global economic engagement, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal holding discussions with senior leadership from South Korea and Austria aimed at strengthening trade, investment, and business cooperation. The discussions focused on expanding bilateral economic ties, improving market access, and identifying new areas of collaboration across sectors such as manufacturing, technology, innovation, and sustainable development.…

Festive Rush Builds as Digital Gold Gains Popularity Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya

Mumbai, Apr 17 (BNP): With Akshaya Tritiya around the corner, gold buying activity is picking up across the country, and this year, much of the action is happening online. Fintech platforms, financial service providers, and jewellery brands are rolling out festive offers and campaigns to tap into the seasonal demand. The growing buzz reflects not just the cultural significance of the festival, but also a…

Asian Shares Ease as Investors Turn Cautious Despite US Market Rally

April 17 (BNP): Asian equity markets opened on a softer note Friday, even as US stocks recently touched record highs, with investors choosing caution amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Attention remains focused on whether diplomatic engagement between the United States and Iran will progress, as well as the fate of a temporary ceasefire in the Middle East that is due to expire soon. The lack of…

Rupee Strengthens in Early Trade as Market Sentiment Improves

Mumbai, Apr 17 (BNP): The Indian rupee moved higher in early trading on Friday, gaining 28 paise to reach 92.86 against the US dollar, supported by a more positive global outlook and firm domestic equities. The currency opened the session at 92.93 in the interbank foreign exchange market and extended its gains shortly after, reflecting renewed investor confidence. Traders pointed to easing geopolitical tensions as…

Indian Markets Edge Up in Early Session on Improved Sentiment

Mumbai, Apr 17 (BNP): Indian benchmark indices began Friday’s session on a positive note, buoyed by improving global sentiment and renewed foreign investment.  The BSE Sensex rose by 177.52 points to reach 78,166.20 in early trading, while the NSE Nifty gained 37.4 points, climbing to 24,234.15. Market sentiment was lifted by signs of easing geopolitical tensions. A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has sparked…

Kyoorius Turns Blue Elephant Wins into Global Opportunity with the Clio Awards

Chandigarh, Apr 17:  Kyoorius today announced a new initiative for the 2026 Kyoorius Creative Awards and Kyoorius Marketing Awards, one that takes India’s best work a step further onto the global stage. For every unique project awarded a Blue Elephant, Kyoorius will sponsor one entry to the 2027 Clio Awards. “Kyoorius has always been about recognising and benchmarking the very best of Indian creativity. With…

VIRGIO Is Leading India’s Shift to Clean Fashion

  Bengaluru, India, Apr 17 – VIRGIO, the fashion-tech brand at the intersection of sustainability and trend-forward design, is defining a new way of dressing, one where fashion is not just desirable, but also responsible. Built on the belief that fashion can be both desirable and responsible, VIRGIO stands for a shift in how consumers engage with clothing today. As the market moves toward more…

Wipro Announces Results for the Quarter and Year Ended March 31, 2026

Business Wire India Adjusted net income grew 3.7% QoQ in Q4’26 and grew 2.2% YoY for FY’26   FY’26 margin at 17.2%, expands 0.2%, Q4 margin at 17.3%, contracts 0.2% YoY   Operating cash flow at 90.1% of net income for Q4’26 and 112.6% for FY’26   Board approves Buy-Back for the value of Rs 150 billion   Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE:…

Moody’s Agentic Solutions Now Available in AWS Marketplace

Business Wire India   Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) today announced that its Moody’s Agentic Solutions (MAS) workflows are now available in AWS Marketplace. Available now with the MAS Credit Memo workflow, and with additional credit and compliance capabilities to follow, Moody’s decision-grade intelligence is accessible directly within AWS Marketplace.   AWS Marketplace helps organizations easily discover, try, test, buy, deploy, and manage thousands of software…

Have a Puffy* Summer

Business Wire India   *Light, Layered and Unmistakably Moncler.   Puffy Summer is more than a season. It’s the essence of Moncler’s DNA, evolved for lighter, brighter days outdoors – captured in a global campaign starring Jamie Dornan.   Moncler Collection floats into its Puffy Summer season, with the brand’s signature puffiness reimagined for lighter, brighter days outdoors. The new vision unfolds in a transitional…