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India-US trade deal: MEA shares update after Trump hints at imminent agreement; ‘We continue to remain engaged…’

US has imposed 50% tariffs on India, 25% of which are reciprocal tariffs while the other 25% is a penalty for India’s crude oil imports from Russia. (AI image) India-US trade deal: India and the US continue to be engaged in discussions for finalizing a trade deal, Randhir Jaiswal, official spokesperson of the Ministry of…

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Gold rate today: How much yellow metal costs today? Check cost of 24K, 22K gold Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai & other cities

The shine faded from gold on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve cooled expectations of additional rate cuts in 2025. After recently breaching Rs 1.21 lakh, prices have softened over the past few sessions. On Thursday, MCX December gold futures slipped Rs 1,671 to open at Rs 1,18,995 per 10 grams. With the Fed’s guarded…

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Trump sanction fallout: HMEL halts Russian oil imports after new US curbs; denies blacklisted ship-use reports

HMEL, a joint venture between Lakshmi Mittal and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), announced on Wednesday that it has suspended imports of Russian crude oil following new Western restrictions on Moscow’s energy trade. In a statement, the Bathinda-based refinery said the suspension would remain in place “pending receipt of any outstanding orders” and cited “new…

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Vodafone Idea shares slump 12%: Supreme Court limit on AGR relief hits company stock; no mention of waiver on penalties or interest

NEW DELHI: Vodafone Idea’s shares tumbled 12.4 per cent to Rs 8.21 on the BSE on Thursday after the Supreme Court issued its written order on the company’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, curbing the extent of relief investors had anticipated. The clarification dented hopes of a broader reprieve for the debt-laden telecom operator.The written…

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Asian stocks today: Markets mostly tank after Donald Trump–Xi Jinping meet; China’s Shanghai Composite slips 0.3%

Asian markets were mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the outcome of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, alongside cautious signals from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan’s steady policy stance. Trump described his meeting with Xi as “amazing,” announcing tariff reductions on Chinese goods to 47 per cent…

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Boost for India’s Afghanistan plan! Trump admin extends waiver on Chabahar Port sanctions; why US move is important

On May 13, 2024, India entered into a decade-long agreement to operate the Chabahar port. In a boost for India’s regional connectivity plans especially with regard to Afghanistan, the Donald Trump administration has granted extension of sanctions waiver on Iran’s Chabahar port.According to an ET report, India has managed to get an extension for the…

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First time mutual fund investors: Sebi proposes changes in KYC process, MF fee structure

Asset management companies (AMCs) will have to upgrade their internal systems and workflows to keep investors informed at every stage of the KYC process. (AI image) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed changes in the Know Your Client (KYC) verification process for new mutual fund investors. The market regulator wants to…

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US government shutdown fallout: Data blackout poses threat to economic growth- explained by analysts

US government shutdown (AI image) The ongoing US government shutdown has created a significant data vacuum, impacting the release of vital federal economic statistics, from employment figures to national GDP measurements.The information gap is set to widen as authorities postpone releasing third-quarter GDP figures for the largest economy globally.The US administration has postponed various reports…

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Gold & silver price prediction today: Will gold & silver rates start rallying again? Here’s what investors should know

In the coming week, gold prices are expected to move higher towards the ₹1,25,000 mark. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver prices may start exhibiting some strength in the coming days, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. He shares his views on gold and…

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