India’s economy is expected to sustain steady growth in the second half of the current financial year, supported by strong domestic consumption even as global uncertainties continue, according to a report by SBI Capital Markets (SBICAPS).The report said that while trade tensions and external risks persist, India’s internal demand remains a key stabilising factor. It…
US President Donald Trump signed a trade agreement with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and took part in the signing of a historic peace deal between Cambodia and Thailand, called the “Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords”.Trump arrived in the country to attend the ongoing ASEAN Summit. On ASEAN Sidelines, Trump Praises India’s ENEMY NO. 1, Doubles…
Dalal Street made notable gains last week, as the combined market capitalisation of seven of the country’s ten most valued companies surged by Rs 1,55,710.74 crore in a holiday-shortened trading week.The BSE Sensex advanced 259.69 points, or 0.30%, last week, with the benchmark hitting a 52-week high of 85,290.06 on Thursday.Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy…
PPF rules: Interest forfeiture applies exclusively to excess deposits made whilst the account holder was a minor. (AI image) Public Provident Fund or PPF is a popular savings scheme with the sovereign guarantee and decent rate of returns adding to its charm. But there is a cap to the annual investment in the scheme –…
India already faces 50% US tariffs, of which 25% penal tariffs are on account of its crude imports from Russia. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s move to sanction two of Russia’s largest oil firms – Rosneft and Lukoil – may finally force India and China to drastically reduce or even stop their crude oil…
Several major US employers have paused or limited the sponsorship for H-1B visas after the Trump administration imposed a $100,000 fee for new applications. The fee, aimed at new applicants, does not affect current visa holders or renewals.The administration said that the reform is intended to attract highly skilled foreign workers while preventing misuse of…
The longstanding trade tensions between the United States and China might finally come to an end as the two nations are making progress on finalising the details of a trade agreement, a US official said on Sunday.“I think we’re moving forward to the final details of the type of agreement that the leaders can review…
The US may see another rate cut this year, even as uncertainty looms over the economy due to the ongoing US government shutdown.The Federal Reserve’s second-to-last rate meeting of 2025 takes place amid a standoff between Republicans and Democrats over healthcare subsidies, which has halted the publication of nearly all official economic data. Without these…
India is gearing up to transform its electronic waste into a major source of critical minerals, as the ministry of mines intensifies collaboration with private players to build large-scale recycling capacity across the country. The ministry is working closely with private industry to expand the country’s recycling capacity, aiming to fully process electronic waste and…
Reliance Industries chairperson Mukesh Ambani MUMBAI: Reliance Industries and Meta Platforms will make a joint investment of Rs 855 crore in AI services in India, a market expected to reach $20-22 billion by 2027. The companies – one owned by India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, and the other led by Mark Zuckerberg – will be…
