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The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has recommended simplifying India's customs duty structure by reducing the actual number of duty slabs, targeting implementation in Budget 2026. This reform aims to significan…
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President Trump's threat of new tariffs on eight European countries caused global markets to tumble on Tuesday, with Dow futures sinking over 600 points and Asian/European shares declining. This event highlights the sig…
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Budget 2026 is deemed critical for India's bond market, with investors prioritising fiscal continuity, credible deficit targets, and transparent consolidation. The government's borrowing strategy, capital expenditure (c…
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The Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed NITI Aayog to make its independent evaluation reports on government-run women safety schemes publicly accessible. This move enhances transparency and accountability…
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Gold and silver prices surged to record highs on Tuesday, with gold nearing Rs 1.50 lakh and silver up Rs 7,900. This rally was primarily driven by renewed trade war concerns following US President Donald Trump's tariff…
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Japan's financial markets experienced significant turmoil as Japanese government bonds (JGBs) plunged, sending yields to record highs, while Tokyo stocks and the yen also fell. This market reaction stemmed from Prime Mi…
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India's defence capital outlays are projected to grow 8-10% annually, according to Amit Anwani of PL Capital, despite overall defence spending not rising sharply as a share of GDP. This growth is significant for sectors…
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Walmart-backed fintech giant PhonePe has secured Sebi approval for its Initial Public Offering (IPO), marking a significant milestone for one of India's largest fintech listings. This development highlights the growth o…
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Realty firm Lodha Developers Ltd. plans to invest a massive Rs 1.3 lakh crore to develop a 2.5 gigawatt (GW) data centre park near Mumbai. This significant private sector investment highlights India's burgeoning digital…
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RMZ has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh government, committing to invest up to $10 billion over five to six years. This significant investment targets mixed-use, digital, industrial, a…
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Moderna and Merck announced that their experimental personalized vaccine demonstrated a sustained five-year benefit in reducing the risk of death or recurrence of the most deadly skin cancer, melanoma. This development…
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India and the European Union (EU) are poised to conclude Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations on January 27, a significant development for India's foreign trade policy. Concurrently, a security and defence partnershi…
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its global economic outlook, projecting a 3.3% growth for the current year. This unexpected resilience is attributed partly to a surge in Artificial Intelligence (AI) i…
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India and the UAE have set an ambitious target to double bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032, signing crucial agreements in energy, defense, and space. This strategic move significantly enhances India's energy secur…
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The upcoming India-EU Summit, scheduled for January 27, will feature European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as chief guests for India's Republic Day on January 26…
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Indian government bond yields are rising, primarily influenced by a surge in U.S. Treasury yields which impacts global capital flows and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy trajectory. This trend is occurring despite…
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Morgan Stanley, through its analyst Jonathan Garner, predicts India will enter a cyclical earnings upswing and outperform emerging market peers over the next two years. This forecast is significant despite valuation con…
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U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of additional tariffs, contingent on the United States being allowed to acquire Greenland, caused European shares to fall sharply on Monday. This geopolitical move reignited global t…
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Oxfam reports that billionaire fortunes reached record highs last year, significantly deepening global economic and political divides. This surge occurred while one in four people struggle to eat regularly and nearly ha…
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HDFC Securities has warned that silver's current record rally could reverse if the upcoming Union Budget includes a cut in import duties on the metal. While global supply deficits and demand remain supportive for precio…
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A brewing trade dispute between the US and the EU, marked by US tariffs on European goods, is prompting the EU to seek stronger trade alliances. This situation could significantly benefit India by expediting and sweeten…
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RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) member Nagesh Kumar has urged the government to include policy incentives for Research and Development (R&D) and establish a specialized development financing institution for manufact…
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Kotak Securities projects the Union Budget FY27 will prioritize stability, featuring slower fiscal consolidation, sustained capital expenditure, and limited populist measures. The budget is expected to rely on tax colle…
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Domestic gold prices on MCX hit a record high of Rs 1,45,500, primarily driven by US President Donald Trump's fresh tariff threat on the European Union over Greenland. This event highlights how geopolitical tensions sig…
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