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Apple promotes Indian-origin engineer Rajesh Ambati to vice-president of engineering

After more than 17 years at Apple, Ambati has risen through the company's engineering ranks, overseeing critical software systems that power cellular, wireless and satellite connectivity across its devices.

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From ₹1 lakh to ₹10,964 crore: How Faruk Patel built KP Group

From driving an auto and working at Pizza Hut to building a 10 GW renewable energy business.

India-EU FTA Progress Reviewed by Piyush Goyal, EU Trade Commissioner Sefcovic

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Milwaukee to review progress towards the signing and entry into force of the India-EU free trade agreement. The two sides also discussed the Trade and Technology Council, WTO reforms and shared G20 priorities.

India Manufacturing PMI Rises to 7-Month High of 55.1 in September

India’s manufacturing sector strengthened in September, with the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI rising to a seven-month high of 55.1 from 52.8 in August. Stronger domestic and overseas demand boosted new orders, sales and factory output, while employment growth also resumed at its fastest pace since May.

India, Brazil Explore Deeper Defence, AI Cooperation; Embraer Investment Discussed

Brazil and India are exploring deeper cooperation in defence, artificial intelligence, skills development and emerging economic sectors, Brazilian Minister Marcio Elias Rosa said. Possible investment by aircraft maker Embraer in India was also discussed during his meeting with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting.

India Draws Line on ‘Weaponisation of Food’ at G20 Trade Ministers’ Meet

India has called for a clear distinction between the ‘weaponisation of food’ and legitimate government measures aimed at protecting domestic food security at the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Milwaukee. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stressed that food should remain a source of security, stability and cooperation.

Small savings scheme interest rates unchanged for Oct-Dec quarter

The Finance Ministry has kept interest rates on small savings schemes unchanged for the October-December quarter of FY2026-27. PPF will continue to offer 7.1 per cent, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana 8.2 per cent and NSC 7.7 per cent interest, providing stability to depositors.

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