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India-US trade deal: Read full text of joint statement
India and the US have inked a landmark trade pact, slashing tariffs on Indian goods entering America from 50% to 18%. This agreement, following m
Investor angst turns to earnings after trade clouds clear
Indian stocks are navigating challenges despite trade agreements. Corporate earnings growth is lagging, and foreign investors are looking elsewhe
Why bitcoin is losing its luster after stratospheric rise
Bitcoin slumped to $60,033.01 on Friday before trimming losses, and is down around half from its October peak above $120,000
Where does the capex focus lie in Union Budget 2026?
Headline capex understates the Union Budgets infrastructure push. Adjusting for equity infusions, state and private spending, and extra-budgetary
120 smallcaps deliver double-digit returns in a week. Is this the recovery everyone's looking for?
Over 120 smallcap stocks posted double-digit gains in a single week, signalling a sharp rebound after months of selling pressure. While valuation
NovaaOne Capitals Sunil Sanghai explains why the governments 4.3% fiscal deficit target reassures markets despite revenue constraints. In this ET
Bullions biggest selloff: How macro shocks triggered a healthy correction in gold, silver
Gold and silver saw their sharpest selloff in months as macro shocks, including a stronger US dollar, CME margin hikes and profit booking, trigge
India-US trade deal: What it means for farmers, entrepreneurs and the Make in India push
India and the US have finalized an interim trade agreement, significantly reducing tariffs on Indian imports to the US from 50% to 18%. This pact
IndiaUS trade deal: US envoy hails Modi, Trumps leadership
IndiaUS trade deal: A significant trade deal framework has been announced between the United States and India. US Ambassador Sergio Gor praised P
Big Tech's $600 billion spending plans exacerbate investors' AI headache
Amazon, which said its capital expenditure could double from a year ago, fell sharply in pre-market trading on Friday
Delhi dips to 11.8 degrees Celsius, AQI hits poor at 214
The air quality was recorded in the poor category at 9 am, with the air quality index (AQI) reading 214, according to Central Pollution Control B
FTA to boost Indian textiles, pharma, chemicals, agri exports as EU remains key trade partner: ICRA
India's new Free Trade Agreement with the European Union promises substantial benefits for key Indian industries. Sectors like textiles, pharmace
Indias IPO market gears up for a busy week as three issues worth Rs 3,871 crore open between February 9 and 16. Fractal Analytics and Aye Finance
Value-chain focus, investment-led productivity and growth in agriculture Budget FY26-27
The thrust on infrastructure, productivity, farm-mechanisation and high-value production is a highlight of this budget
From yield to quality: What Budget 2026 still leaves unfinished in Indias nutrition story
The opportunity now is to move from acknowledgement to adoption, so that nutrition is no longer assumed or artificially added later
Will aim to deepen defence, economic ties: PM Modi on Malaysia visit
The historic ties between India and Malaysia have seen steadfast progress in recent years, Modi said in a departure statement
US tariff cut brings joy to handicraft traders, boosts export hopes
Sambhal's handicraft traders are experiencing renewed optimism following a significant reduction in US import tariffs. This move is expected to b
Concurrent Gainers: 13 stocks that gain for 5 days in a row
Indian equities witnessed strong momentum as the Sensex surged 3.54% over five sessions ending February 6. Amid the rally, 33 BSE 500 stocks gain
India-US trade deal to boost exports, jobs; farmers interests safeguarded: Rajnath Singh
India and the United States have reached an interim trade agreement framework. This deal will boost exports and create jobs. Farmers' interests a
What the new baggage rules mean for Indians buying jewellery abroad
The updated rules signal a more consumer-friendly approach, allowing jewellery buyers to focus on meaning, craftsmanship and long-term value
USIndia $500 billion interim trade framework: Read the full formal text
The United States and India have announced a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement, building on their commitment to a broader Bilateral Trade
Bitcoin rallies, tops $70,000 as risk assets stabilize
Bitcoin surged past $70,000, recovering from a 16-month low, buoyed by a tech stock and precious metals rebound. Despite a significant weekly dip
Oil prices climb on worries of possible Iran-US conflict
Oil prices rose on Friday. Traders feared US-Iran talks failed to ease conflict risk. Brent crude futures settled at $68.05 a barrel. US West Tex
India didnt succumb to Trumps pronouncements in trade deal, says ex-US Assistant Commerce Secretary
India-US trade deal framework: Former US Assistant Secretary of Commerce Raymond Vickery stated India is not ready to eliminate all tariff barrie
Gold bounces back on softer dollar, US-Iran concerns; silver rebounds
Gold rebounded on Friday, poised for a weekly gain driven by bargain hunting, a weaker dollar, and ongoing U.S.-Iran talks. Silver also recovered
Bharat Vistar: From advisory to intelligence in Indias potato processing industry
The Budget proposals bring a convergence of policy-led AI vision and field-level execution
US dollar heads for weekly rise, yen slumps ahead of Japan's election
The dollar retreated from two-week highs as risk assets rebounded, though it remained on track for a weekly gain. Concerns over AI spending drove
Europe's STOXX 600 rebounds in broad based gains; Stellantis plunge drags auto stocks
Europe's benchmark share index rebounded on Friday, with the STOXX 600 up 0.9% as investors digested mixed corporate earnings. Stellantis plunged
Global stocks, bitcoin rally, regaining some lost ground with precious metals
Global stock markets saw a strong rebound on Friday. Major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 registered significant gains. Technology shares
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Saturday, 7 February? Check RBI calendar
Bank holiday today, 7 February: As per the RBI bank holiday calendar, banks in India remain open on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of the m
Wall Street Week Ahead: Tech stock shakeout clouds market ahead of economic data deluge
Investors face a volatile week as artificial intelligence reshapes the technology sector. Software stocks are experiencing a significant downturn
India to reduce import duty upto zero on select US farm goods
Items include DDGs, red sorghum, tree nuts, fresh and processed fruit, soybean oil, wine and spirits
India-US trade deal: Which American products are about to get cheaper in India
India and the US have announced a framework for an interim trade agreement, which will see India reduce tariffs on various US food and agricultur
Trade Agreement Strengthens Make in India, Create Jobs: PM Modi
He said this framework reflected the growing depth, trust and dynamism of the India-US partnership
India, US agree on interim trade pact framework with 18% tariff on India
India and the United States have agreed on a framework for an interim trade pact that will cut tariffs on Indian-origin goods to 18% from 50% and
From drugs to aircraft parts, what India gets under the $500 billion US trade deal
India and the US have agreed on an interim trade framework, improving Indian market access for pharmaceuticals, gems, diamonds, and aircraft part
US tariffs on India cut to 18%; $30 trillion market access trade deal explained in 10 points
India and the US have announced a framework for an interim trade agreement, significantly reducing tariffs on Indian goods to 18%. This pact aims
Inflation needs monitoring in FY27 as new CPI series kicks in: SBI Research
The Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decisions for 2026-27 will depend on inflation trends. A new Consumer Price Index series begins soon.
Addressing non-tariff barriers to tech cooperation, BTA focuses on facilitating trade: Piyush Goyal
India and the United States have signed a significant trade deal. This agreement will ease market access and reduce trade barriers. Cooperation i
Dairy, fruits, vegetables, spices, and other grains protected in India-US trade deal: Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the India-US trade agreement framework protects key farm sectors to safeguard domestic interests. He sa
India-US interim trade deal: India and the United States have agreed on a framework for an interim trade agreement. This development strengthens
India gets duty free access to US aircraft, aircraft parts under BTA
India-US trade deal: India will get tariff-free access to certain aircraft and aircraft parts from the US under the framework for an interim bila
India fully protects sensitive agri products like wheat, rice, poultry under US trade pact
While tariffs on key Indian exports are reduced, India ensures no duty concessions on essential farm products, maintaining domestic food security
Dow Jones Industrial Average breaks 50,000 level for first time
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed 50,000 for the first time on Friday, closing up 2.47%. This historic milestone was boosted by Caterpil
Dow surges above 50,000 for the first time as US stocks regain mojo
The Dow surged above 50,000 points for the first time Friday, shrugging off worries connected to artificial intelligence companies while traders
Highlights of India-U.S. interim trade framework
United States and India agree on a framework for an interim reciprocal trade agreement
India-U.S. trade pact to open $30 trillion market for Indian exporters: Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said an increase in exports will create lakhs of new job opportunities for the country's women and yo
India, US reach framework for interim trade agreement; US cuts tariffs on Indian goods to 18%
The move is part of broader efforts to establish robust, ambitious and mutually beneficial digital trade rules under a bilateral trade agreement.
US lifts 25% tariff on Indian goods linked to Russia oil purchases
US President Trump has lifted a 25% tariff on Indian goods, fulfilling a trade deal contingent on India ceasing Russian oil imports. The agreemen
India-US interim trade deal framework: Key highlights
India-US interim trade deal: The United States and India have agreed on an interim trade pact framework, aiming to lower tariffs and boost econom
US-India interim trade deal extends tariff shield for Indian pharma, but with riders
The India-US joint statement highlights the provisional exclusion of Indian pharmaceutical exports comprising generic drugs including antibiotics
India-US trade pact to open $30 trillion market for Indian exporters: Piyush Goyal
Under the interim agreement framework, the US will cut reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent and reduce tariffs to zero on products su
India plans to buy $500 billion worth of goods from US over next five years
The move is part of broader efforts to establish robust, ambitious and mutually beneficial digital trade rules under a bilateral trade agreement.
US and India reach framework for interim trade agreement: White House
It includes additional market access commitments, support for resilient supply chains and reciprocal tariff reductions.
US to remove additional 25% tariffs on Indian goods from February 7
According to an executive order issued by the White House, India has also agreed to a framework with the US to expand defence cooperation over th
India to raise energy imports under interim trade deal with US, up coking coal supplies
The joint statement released early Saturday said India intends to purchase $500 billion worth of products from the US over the next five years, w
NSE board approves IPO via OFS route
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) board has approved its long-awaited public offering, which will be an offer-for-sale. LIC currently holds the l
Reliance returns to buying Venezuelan oil
Reliance has resumed importing Venezuelan crude after a hiatus, acquiring a 2 million barrel cargo. This marks India's first purchase since US in
Taxman seeks to invoke GAAR against Jane Street
Jane Street case: It has been suggested that the profit recorded by the group during the period reviewed by the Securities & Exchange Board of In
Govt receives fin bids for IDBIs strategic selloff
The government has received financial bids for the strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank, marking significant progress in the stake sale. This mov
White House releases Joint Statement on India-U.S. interim trade deal
India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on all U.S. industrial goods and a wide range of U.S. food and agricultural products, including dried dist
India, US reach interim trade pact framework: What's in the deal
India and the United States have agreed to a framework for an interim trade deal, signaling a de-escalation of recent trade tensions. This agreem
Trump signs executive order lifting 25% punitive tariff on India over Russian oil
US President Donald Trump has revoked the additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, previously imposed due to New Delhi's Russian oil purchases. T
Old is gold as prices singe, rush for advance purchase
Indian consumers are actively exchanging old gold for new and accelerating wedding jewellery purchases due to soaring gold prices. Titan Company
RBI to roll out risk-based deposit insurance in April
Starting April 1, 2026, banks will pay deposit insurance premiums based on their financial health, a global shift. Stronger banks with better ris
GDP growth outlook raised to 7.4%, repo rate stays at 5.25%
The RBI has raised India's GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 7.4%, while keeping the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and maintainin
Cyber scammed? RBI plans compensation up to Rs 25,000
The RBI is set to introduce new rules to protect bank customers. Small digital fraud victims could receive up to Rs 25,000 compensation. Stricter
Centre lays down eligibility criteriafor deep tech start-ups in country
According to a gazette notification by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, a deep tech startup is primarily concerned wi
The India-EU trade deal is also a strategic turning point
The economic deal opens up avenues for India and the EU to stabilise the international order
Dairy, sugar kept out of New Zealand FTA
India-NZ FTA: Major exclusions include dairy products; vegetable products; sugar and sugar confectionery; and animal, vegetable or microbial fats
Imports from China fall across sectors in FY25; mobile phone exports surge
India's imports from China saw a significant decline in 2024-25 across key sectors like fertilisers, chemicals, and iron and steel. Notably, mobi
Build-own-transfer to be priority for highway projects in FY27: Nitin Gadkari
The government plans to boost highway construction via public-private partnerships, prioritizing the build-own-transfer model and asset monetizat
PM MITRA parks get infra boost
Expenditure of 564.72 crore has been incurred so far on the seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) parks, the textile min
Govt to form panel to align tax, accounting rules and cut India Inc compliance burden
A joint panel will be formed by the corporate affairs ministry and CBDT by March-end. This initiative aims to align tax computation rules with ac
Pulses prices jump up to 20%; tur, urad return to MSP levels
Pulse prices are climbing after a year of falling. Tur, chana, and urad have seen significant increases. Tur and urad have reached minimum suppor
Sun TV Q3 net dips 11% to 324 crore
Consolidated net profit dipped 11 per cent to 324 crore compared to 364 crore a year ago
RBI policy shows steady follow up action to Budget announcements, say experts
The Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Friday, as expected, as inflation remained at manageable levels and growt
Dish TV India sinks deeper into losses in Q3 as subscription revenues continue to slide
Dish TV reported a net loss of approximately Rs 276 crore for Q3 FY26, sharply higher than the loss of around Rs 47 crore reported in the same qu
RBI says agri loan classification issues bank specific, no system-level concerns
As RBI prepares to issue revised KCC guidelines to standardize agricultural credit, it has clarified that recent private bank deviations are indi
RBI plans to compensate up to 25,000 in online fraud losses
For such small-value fraudulent transactions, which constitute 65% of online frauds, no questions will be asked to the victim if she/he has even
U.S. FDA issues 11 observations to formulation unit of Aurobindo Pharma arm in Hyderabad
Zydus Desidustat gets Orphan Drug Designation from U.S. FDA for Sickle Cell disease
Cboe Q4 Results: Co beats profit estimates on options trading boom
Cboe Global Markets has surpassed Wall Street profit expectations for the fourth quarter. Increased market volatility fueled options trading volu
Natural gas inclusion in GST regime would help provide better prices, IGX chief
Inclusion of natural gas into the GST ambit is a long-pending demand of the hydrocarbons industry.
Net impact of AI on jobs positive, managing the transition to new tech a challenge: RBI
Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta stated that artificial intelligence will have a net positive impact on employment, despite job losses i
RBI raises loan limits for small businesses, backs REIT lending
The Reserve Bank of India also said banks would be allowed to lend to real estate investment trusts under prudential safeguards, extending a faci
RBI removes investment cap under voluntary retention route for FPIs
The RBI has removed the Rs 2.5-trillion investment cap under the voluntary retention route for FPIs to deepen bond markets, enhance capital flow
