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India restricts jute imports from Bangladesh through specific ports. This action addresses concerns about subsidized jute products impacting the Indian jute industry. The move follows evidence of circumvention of anti-dumping duties. Earlier, simila...

Sabyasachi is celebrating 25 years of his label. He reflects on his journey building an Indian luxury brand. He discusses fashion's elitist past and present. He emphasizes integrity, creativity, and product quality. Sabyasachi highlights the importa...

If there is one thing the Indian economy does not like, it is rising crude oil prices. According to one estimate, a $10 increase in oil price leads to a 30 basis point increase in consumer price inflation. It also has an indirect impact. There are c...

Bajaj Finserv Ltd has named Lakshmi Iyer as Group President of Investments, effective August 1, 2025. With 27 years in financial services, she was formerly CEO of Investments and Strategy at Kotak Mahindra Bank. An NMIMS alumna, she succeeds Purav J...

India has evolved into a global epicenter for Global Business Services (GBS) and Global Capability Centers (GCCs), transitioning from cost-saving offshore centers to strategic innovation hubs. This shift is reshaping the global business landscape, w...

With tariff deadlines looming, US President Trump is scrambling to secure trade deals, marked by a recent call with China's Xi Jinping amidst ongoing disputes. Negotiations with India and Japan face hurdles, complicated by legal challenges to Trump'...

Oil prices experienced a slight dip as investors anticipated a potential increase in crude oil output from OPEC+ during their upcoming meeting. The group is expected to finalize July output, potentially increasing production by 411,000 barrels per d...

Oil prices saw a rise in early Asian trade. This happened after US President Donald Trump extended the trade talk deadline with the European Union. Concerns about US tariffs on the EU have eased. Limited progress in US-Iran nuclear talks also helped...

Target slashed its annual sales forecast on Wednesday after posting a sharp fall in quarterly same-store sales, attributing the declines to weakened consumer confidence and a pullback in discretionary spending due to U.S. President Donald Trump's ta...

India has officially taken over the chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for 2025-26, as announced by the commerce and industry ministry. During a meeting in Jakarta, DPIIT emphasized regional collaboration for digital transform...

Nifty and Sensex gave up on their early gains on Wednesday, but managed to close slightly higher, pushed by gains from realty, financial services (ex-banks) and pharmaceutical stocks.

If probability is the most important thing in the stock market, then possibility is a close second. And a combination of the two reflects the reality of returns. That said, if you are in the market as an investor, you have to be a believer in the In...

The Termez Dialogue fosters connectivity between Central and South Asia, focusing on peace, friendship, and prosperity. It highlights historical ties, trade routes, and cultural exchanges, addressing challenges to regional stability. The platform ai...

US and China trade war caused chaos in the copper scrap industry. A mountain of scrap metal piled up in Salt Lake City. The truce between the two countries offers a temporary solution. US dealers are eager to resume shipments. However, skepticism re...

India is strategically positioning itself as a clean energy manufacturing hub, aiming to reduce reliance on China and capitalize on global supply chain diversification. Driven by domestic demand and government incentives, India is expanding its sola...

Indian equity markets ended higher for the week, with the Sensex up 1.6% and Nifty gaining 1.3%, led by largecaps. Smallcaps lagged amid rising volatility. Key triggers ahead include the US Fed rate decision, Q4 results from SBI and Kotak Bank, Indi...

Brent crude futures fell by 17 cents, or 0.26%, to $64.08 per barrel by 0015 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped 12 cents, or 0.2%, to $60.3 a barrel. Both benchmarks posted their lowest settlement prices since April 10 in the pr...

Crude oil prices experienced a decline in early Asian trading due to investor concerns about demand growth amid the ongoing U.S.-China trade war. Economists fear a potential global recession driven by tariffs, leading to lowered oil demand and price...

Chinese companies are now more open to diluting stakes in favour of Indian entities due to Trump's tariffs. Reliance Industries is a key contender for a stake in Haier India. Shanghai Highly Group has revived talks with Tata-owned Voltas for a joint...