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Last updated: 18 Aug, 2026  
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India FTA talks to see 2 more rounds, deal expected to take shape by Feb 2027: Israeli envoy
IANS | 18 Aug, 2026
Israel expects two more rounds of negotiations with India on the proposed free trade agreement, with the two sides likely to have greater clarity on the pact by February 2027, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar said.
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equity.jpg Domestic equity investments cross Rs 5 lakh crore mark for third consecutive year
IANS | 10 Aug, 2026
Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have crossed the Rs 5 lakh crore mark in net equity investments for the third consecutive calendar year underlining their growing role in supporting Indian markets amid fluctuating foreign capital flows. 
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ev.jpg India’s EV sales likely to grow 55 pc annually through 2034
IANS | 05 Aug, 2026
India’s shift to electric vehicles is becoming a key economic driver, with EV sales rising 46-fold from about 50,000 units in 2016 to 2.3 million units in 2025 and the market is projected to grow to $191.04 billion by 2034 at a CAGR of 54.94 per cent, the government said on Wednesday. 
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auto.jpg India's auto parts industry likely to grow 10 pc through FY30
IANS | 30 Jul, 2026
India’s auto component industry is likely to grow at a compound annual growth rate of about 10 per cent through fiscal 2030 as manufacturers diversify into higher‑margin precision engineering sectors such as semiconductor equipment, defence, aerospace and data‑centre power generation, a new report has said. 
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startup.jpg Govt-backed EDF mobilises Rs 1,335.77 crore for 128 startups, companies
IANS | 29 Jul, 2026
The government's Electronics Development Fund (EDF) has helped channel investments worth Rs 1,335.77 crore into 128 startups and companies engaged in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and Information Technology (IT), according to an official statement on Wednesday. 
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