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Steel sector norms: Government extends exemption from quality compliance; here’s the next deadline

The government has postponed the implementation of mandatory quality standards for certain imported steel and stainless-steel products until March 2026, in order to secure the supply of crucial steel items. Quality Control Orders (QCOs), which prevent non-BIS-compliant steel from entering the country, had earlier seen certain exemptions. The Ministry of Steel had allowed specified steel…

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TCS-TPG joint data venture: $2 billion investment planned for HyperVault AI Data Centres; Tata Group targets AI leadership

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest software exporter, is set to launch a multi-billion dollar joint venture with private equity firm TPG to create AI and sovereign data centres, sources close to the matter said. The move marks a strategic shift for TCS, which has historically favoured a capex-light, organic growth model, as it aims…

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New chapter for India and Israel! ToR signed for deeper economic partnership; free trade agreements next

India and Israel have moved a step closer to a deepen their economic partnership, as the two nations signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) in Tel Aviv on Thursday, formally launching negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement. The document was endorsed by commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal and Israel’s economy and industry minister Nir…

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US job market: A solid 119,000 jobs added in September — but details raise concern

The United States finally released its long-awaited September employment data after a seven-week delay caused by the federal government shutdown, showing that employers added 119,000 jobs, more than twice what economists had expected. Though the figure offered a bright headline after weeks of uncertainty, the underlying numbers painted an uneven picture of the job market.Revisions…

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US stocks today: Wall Street trades in green on hopes of another Fed rate cut; Dow jumps over 660 points, Nasdaq near 2.5% gains

US markets traded in green on Thursday as investors welcomed fresh signs that pressure on Wall Street may be easing, with Nvidia’s latest earnings and renewed hopes of another interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Dow jumped 662 points or 1.44% to 46,801. Nasdaq also rose to 23,134 up, 569 points or 2.5% at…

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India-Russia maritime ties: Moscow proposes collaboration in shipbuilding and port infra; partnership to expand across Indo-Pacific

Russia has moved to expand its maritime ties with India, putting forward fresh proposals in shipbuilding as the two countries look to expand cooperation across the Indo-Pacific and the wider Indian Ocean Region. The new push came during consultations in New Delhi on Monday between Nikolai Patrushev, a close aide of Russian President Vladimir Putin…

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Gold and silver ETFs losing shine — Should you buy on dip or hold back? Here’s what experts say

Gold and silver exchange traded funds have had a rough month. After a dazzling rally, gold ETFs are down by over 6% on average, while silver ETFs have slid nearly 9%. Investors are left wondering whether to jump ship or stay invested.Market experts, however, urge calm and a long-term view. Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) in…

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