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India–New Zealand should push to double bilateral trade in five years; focus on tariff cuts, sectoral ties: GTRI report

India and New Zealand should aim to double their bilateral trade in the next five years, accordint to think tank GTRI. The organization recommends reducing import duties and strengthening partnerships in agriculture, while also calling for more direct flights and easier visa rules. These recommendations came on Sunday as both nations prepare to finalize a…

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Private equity investment slows down in 2025; hit by US tariffs and global geopolitical tensions: Report

Private equity investment in India slowed down during this year, with only $14.9 billion of investments secured with 217 deals during the third quarter of the year. It’s a dip from 2024’s $26.3 billion, aaccording to a KPMG report, cited by ANI.This has primarily been due to global uncertainties including US tariff policies and geopolitical…

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Gold and Silver outlook: Holiday-thinned trade may trigger price dip; analysts warn of volatile week

Financial analysts hinted at possible slowdown in gold and silver prices during the week while investors await crucial US economic data. Market activity is expected to be light due to the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays, with key indicators like GDP, housing data, and consumer confidence figures affecting precious metal prices.Trading volumes are likely…

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GeM facilitates Rs 2,200 crore asset disposal for govt entities in 4 years

NEW DELHI: Public procurement portal GeM has enabled government departments and entities to raise Rs 2,200 crore over the last about four years through the disposal of assets such as scrap, e-waste, old vehicles, machinery, and leasehold properties, an official statement said on Sunday. The government e-marketplace (GeM) operates as a digital platform through which…

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India-US trade: Exports rebound in November; supply-chain shifts and holiday restocking drive recovery, says GTRI

India’s exports to the US bounced back in November. The rebound was largely supported by supply-chain adjustments and pre-holiday season inventory restocking, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).The stocks grew by by 22.61% to reach $6.98 billion, according to commerce ministry data. This recovery came despite the US imposing 50 per cent tariffs…

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Market recap: 6 of top-10 most valued firms add over Rs 75,250 crore to mcap; TCS, Infosys lead gains

The combined market capitalisation of six of India’s ten most-valued companies rose by Rs 75,256.97 crore over the past week, even as the broader equity market closed lower. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys led the gains among the top firms. During the week, the BSE benchmark index slipped 338.3 points, or 0.39 per cent….

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Auto market outlook: Strong growth likely in 2026 as policy support offsets rising costs — What the industry expects

India’s automobile industry is set to make a strong debut into 2026, after a record year, with industry volumes expected to rise by around 6–8%. This growth is attributed to policy support such as GST rationalisation, easier monetary conditions and income tax relief, which are expected to improve affordability and keep consumption resilient across vehicle…

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Train travel gets costlier: Indian Railways to earn Rs 600 crore — here is how much your ticket will cost now

Indian Railways on Sunday announced a revised fare structure for passengers that will come into effect from December 26, as part of a fare rationalisation exercise to address rising operational and manpower costs.According to the Railways, the revised fare structure is expected to earn approximately Rs 600 crore in during the current year.Here’s the new…

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