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Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal held a series of high-level meetings in Moscow to review progress on the proposed India–Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement, the commerce ministry said on Sunday.During his visit, Agrawal met Andrey Slepnev, Minister in charge of Trade at the Eurasian Economic Commission, and Russian Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade…
India’s equity markets are expected to take their direction from a mix of domestic macro data, the US Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes and updates on the India-US trade deal in the days ahead. Analysts also said that foreign investor activity will continue to play a major role in shaping market sentiment.Vinod Nair, head of…
The Indian rupee may finally have found a floor after months of sustained depreciation, with Jefferies indicating that the currency has likely bottomed out following its sharp underperformance against major emerging market peers, ANI reported.In its latest GREED & fear note, Jefferies said the rupee has been “the worst performer year to date amongst major…
The government’s e-Jagriti digital consumer grievance platform has handled nearly 1.30 lakh cases since its launch in January, with more than 2 lakh users—including non-resident Indians—registering on the unified system. The consumer affairs ministry said in a statement that 1,27,058 cases had been disposed of as of 13 November, highlighting the platform’s efficiency in strengthening…
Chinese-owned automakers are emerging as major players in India’s electric passenger vehicle segment, challenging long-time leaders Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra. In under two years, brands such as BYD, MG Motor and Volvo — all backed by Chinese companies — have overtaken several Korean and German rivals and now account for nearly a third…
Eight of India’s ten most valuable companies together added more than Rs 2.05 lakh crore in market capitalisation last week, with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries leading the upswing. The positive movement came alongside a steady recovery in the broader market, where the BSE Sensex rose 1.62 per cent and the NSE Nifty gained 1.64…
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI: Indian spice merchants and tea growers will be among global exporters who will breathe easy along with American consumers after US president Donald Trump, feeling the heat of rising domestic prices due to tariffs, moved to lower import duties on nearly 200 food, farm, and agricultural items. Tucked deep in the list is…
Yamaha Motor is aiming for a strong rise in exports from India this year, with the company expecting a 25 per cent jump. The Japanese two-wheeler maker plans to position its Chennai plant as the main export hub for global markets, particularly advanced economies.Yamaha Motor Co Ltd senior executive officer and Yamaha Motor India group…
Food inflation is expected to remain under control in the second half of FY26, supported by better monsoon rains and improved sowing conditions. However, ICICI Bank’s Global Markets sectoral update has warned that an “adverse base” could push food inflation higher in FY27. A base effect means inflation can look unusually high or low depending…
India’s consumption landscape is gearing up for a major shift over the coming decade, with the country’s retail market expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030. A new report by venture capital firm Fireside Ventures says this surge will be fuelled by rising disposable incomes, faster digital adoption and the growth of a large aspirational…
