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Export resilience: Tariff-hit 2025 tests India’s trade, but diversification keeps momentum intact for 2026

India’s exports weathered a turbulent 2025 marked by steep US tariffs, geopolitical disruptions and global trade uncertainty, with exporters adapting by diversifying markets and products –a strategy that officials and industry expect will support steady growth into 2026, PTI reported.Despite a 50% duty imposed by the US on Indian goods during the year, exporters recalibrated…

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Clean farming: BIS notifies India’s first testing standard for electric tractors; aims to boost adoption

India has taken a step towards cleaner farm mechanisation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) rolling out the country’s first testing standard for electric agricultural tractors. The new standard, IS 19262:2025 titled Electric Agricultural Tractors – Test Code, was released on December 24 by Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad…

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Gold-silver prices outlook: Bullion set to stay firm as Fed minutes awaited; pace of gains may cool after 2025 surge

Gold and silver are expected to hold their ground in the coming week as traders look to the US Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes for cues on the monetary policy outlook, analysts said, even as trading volumes remain subdued due to limited data releases.According to PTI, market participants will track the minutes of the Federal Open…

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Satcom rollout: Services to start after security clearances and spectrum pricing; telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia gives this update

Satellite communication services in India will be rolled out only after operators meet security requirements and spectrum pricing is finalised, Union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said, adding that the government is also examining issues related to Vodafone Idea (Vi).In an interview to PTI, Scindia said players such as Elon Musk-owned Starlink, Eutelsat One and Jio…

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Food delivery outlook: Experience, speed and value to shape India’s growth story in 2026, say Swiggy and magicpin

India’s food delivery market is set to see its next phase of growth driven by customer experience, faster deliveries and value-conscious consumption, according to leading aggregators Swiggy and magicpin.Anshoo Sharma, founder and chief executive of magicpin, said growth in 2026 will come from deeper merchant inclusion and catering to users who are increasingly focused on…

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Shipbuilding push: Govt rolls out guidelines for two schemes with Rs 44,700 cr outlay; incentives target capacity, competitiveness

The government has notified detailed guidelines for two major shipbuilding initiatives with a combined outlay of over Rs 44,700 crore, aimed at strengthening India’s domestic shipbuilding ecosystem and enhancing global competitiveness.The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) said the two schemes — the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS)…

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Vigilance oversight: FinMin tells PSU banks, insurers to promptly flag adverse inputs on board-level executives; lapses raise concerns

The finance ministry has directed public sector banks and financial institutions, including insurance companies, to ensure prompt reporting of vigilance-related matters concerning whole-time directors (WTDs), citing repeated instances of delayed or incomplete disclosures, PTI reported.In an advisory issued by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) earlier this month, the ministry said adverse information about board-level…

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Jefferies’ Asia allocation reset: Agency raises India and Taiwan weightings; trims China and Indonesia exposure

Jefferies has increased its allocation to India and Taiwan in its Asia Pacific ex-Japan relative-return portfolio, while cutting exposure to China and Indonesia, as it reassesses growth prospects and macro risks across the region, ANI reported.In its latest strategy note, the global investment bank said it has raised the weightings of India and Taiwan by…

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Stock market cues: What will guide Dalal Street this week? Macro data announcements, FII trading & more

Dalal Street is headed into the final stretch of the year as investors brace for a week driven by economic data releases, global developments and the flow of foreign funds. Analysts expect trading to remain largely range-bound, with sentiment hinging on a mix of domestic indicators and overseas cues, while automobile sales numbers are also…

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