Suzuki to scale up India operations: Rs 70,000 crore investment over next 5–6 years, says automaker firm CEO; move follows EV project launch in Gujarat

Toshihiro Suzuki after PM Modi launched the export programme of Maruti Suzuki India’s first electric vehicle e VITARA Japanese car manufacturer Suzuki Motor Corporation, on Tuesday, announced plans to invest Rs 70,000 crore in India over the next five to six years to enhance its operations in the country, as said by Representative Director and…

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US-China trade row: Donald Trump says he could ‘destroy China’; hints at 200% tariffs on rare earths

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States holds overwhelming leverage over China, even suggesting that if he chose to use it, he could “destroy” the world’s second-largest economy.Speaking in the Oval Office on Monday before a bilateral meeting with South Korean President Lee…

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CPI overhaul: Govt to track Amazon and Flipkart prices, inflation gauge to reflect digital shopping boom

India’s inflation index is set for its biggest makeover in years, with the government preparing to pull price data straight from e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart. The plan marks a decisive shift in how retail inflation will be measured — bringing online shopping, streaming services and digital airfares into the equation.Officials say…

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NRI banking explained: How NRE and NRO accounts differ; and which one works better for you

Managing money across borders can be tricky for non-resident Indians (NRIs), especially since they are not allowed to open regular savings accounts in India. To meet their unique needs, banks offer two specialised options — the Non-Resident External (NRE) account and the Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) account. While both accounts can be held simultaneously, their purpose…

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Energy expansion: BPCL plans Rs 95,000 crore refinery-petrochemical unit in Andhra, eyes global refining hub role

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) is exploring a greenfield oil refinery and petrochemical complex near Ramayapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh as part of its long-term capacity expansion strategy to meet rising energy demand in India.At the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Monday, chairman and managing director Sanjay Khanna said BPCL has begun pre-project activities for…

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Fitch affirms India’s credit rating at ‘BBB-‘: Trump’s tariffs seen as ‘moderate’ risk; points to ‘robust growth & solid external finances’

India’s economic prospects remain favourable compared to peers. (AI image) India’s credit rating has been affirmed at ‘BBB-’ with a stable outlook by ratings agency Fitch. The confidence in India’s growth story comes as a booster shot at a time when India faces 50% tariffs from the US for its exports.According to Fitch, India’s ratings…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for August 25, 2025 week – should you buy or sell?

Gold price prediction: Amidst the surprisingly dovish tone we could see continued upside momentum in Gold and Silver as market participants. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to trade with a higher bias this week. Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd shares his outlook on…

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