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US-Brazil trade: Lula wants Donald Trump to drop 40% tariffs; leaders discuss ties over phone

US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva engaged in a 30-minute telephone discussion on Monday regarding the 40% US tariff on Brazilian imports. During their call, they exchanged contact information, and Lula extended an invitation to Trump for the upcoming climate summit in Belem, as reported by Associated Press.Following the…

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‘EV prices to match petrol vehicles’ in 4-6 months’: Nitin Gadkari outlines auto sector vision; aim for global leadership

AI image used for representative purposes NEW DELHI: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said that electric vehicle (EV) prices in India are expected to match the cost of petrol vehicles within four to six months, highlighting the economic and environmental pressures of India’s Rs 22 lakh crore annual fuel import…

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‘Zero faith’: If Trump’s tariffs are overturned, how easily will businesses get back billions in refunds? It could be a nightmare!

Trump has valued the tariff income, declaring it has restored national wealth. (AI image) Donald Trump administration’s tariff collections – running into billions of dollars – is threatened in case the Supreme Court decides to strike down the US President’s tariff policies. Trump himself has warned that any decision against his tariff policies would spell…

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Investing in gold? Here’s how your gains will be taxed—rules for physical gold, SGBs, MFs explained

AI image used for representative purposes Gold’s price has experienced a significant surge, rising over 50% annually and achieving a 30% CAGR over three years, according to MCX data. In India, the festive season traditionally sees high demand for gold, both for jewellery and investment purposes.While gold investments in any form require income tax payment…

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US markets open in green: Tech boost aided by AMD-OpenAI deal lifts Wall Street; investors shrug off govt shutdown concerns

AI image used for representative purposes US stock markets began the trading day on a positive note this Monday, extending the previous week’s upward momentum. The rally was primarily driven by AMD’s artificial intelligence partnership with OpenAI, which helped overshadow worries about an extended US government shutdown.At market opening, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged…

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Six firms get Sebi nod for IPOs: Lenskart, Wakefit among them; proceeds to fund expansion and brand initiatives and more

Lenskart, Wakefit get Sebi nod for IPOs Lenskart Solutions Ltd and five other companies, including Wakefit Innovations Ltd, have received Sebi’s approval for their initial public offerings (IPOs), according to a recent market regulator update.The regulatory approval was granted to Tenneco Clean Air India, Waterways Leisure Tourism (Cordelia Cruises operator), Shree Ram Twistex, and Lamtuf…

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FPI bearish bets at record high on Nifty futures: US tariffs, weak rupee spook investors; last week’s outflows near Rs 2 lakh crore

Bearish bets by overseas investors on Nifty futures surged to record levels last week, signifying their sustained equity sell-off amid weak sentiment triggered by US tariff actions on India.Data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) shows that as of Friday, the bullish bets of foreign fund managers on Nifty index futures stood just above the…

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Gold rate today: Gold prices surge Rs 9,700 to hit fresh lifetime high of over Rs 1.3 lakh per 10 grams in Delhi; what’s driving the rally?

So far this year, old prices have increased by Rs 51,350 or 65.04 per cent, advancing from Rs 78,950 per 10 grams on December 31, 2024. (AI image) Gold rate today: Gold prices on Monday surged to a fresh lifetime high of Rs 1,30,300 per 10 grams in Delhi, skyrocketing Rs 9,700 to scale this…

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Dreaming of home in Dubai? Diwali offers beckon Indian buyers; easy payment plans, golden visa add to appeal

Dubai real estate firms are targeting Indian investors during the festive period, offering special Diwali promotions and property exhibitions to attract buyers from primary and secondary cities, as property values in Indian metropolitan areas continue to surge.“Over the last few years, property prices in India have increased significantly, especially for new launches in metro cities…

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RBI overhauls digital payment security: New risk-based authentication for safer transactions – Here’s all you need to know

India’s digital payments ecosystem is set for a major security overhaul as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduces new authentication guidelines, effective April 2026. The new framework will require banks to adopt a risk-based model for verifying transactions — a move aimed at strengthening fraud prevention while keeping the payment experience smooth for users.Under…

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