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Reducing Russian crude imports: India wants US to allow oil from Iran, Venezuela; 25% penal tariffs in focus

Since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began in 2022, India has significantly increased its crude oil imports from Russia. (AI image) India, faced with 25% additional penal tariffs for its crude trade with Russia, has reportedly asked the US to allow oil imports from Iran and Venezuela.Following international sanctions due to the Ukraine conflict, Russia began offering…

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Boost for IAF! HAL looks to secure billion-dollar GE engine deal for LCA Tejas Mk1A; India-US defence ties in focus

India is on track to finalise a $1 billion deal with US aerospace firm General Electric (GE) for 113 F404-IN20 fighter jet engines, as negotiations between the two countries continue.The engines will power India’s indigenous LCA Tejas Mk1A, supporting the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat defence initiative.Dr DK Sunil, HAL chairman and managing director, told ANI, “We…

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Trump’s 100% tariffs on branded drugs: Which Indian pharma stocks are most vulnerable? Experts weigh in

For Indian pharmaceutical exports, the US represents the primary market, comprising approximately 35% of total exports, with a value reaching about $10 billion in FY25. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s move to impose 100% tariffs on branded and patented pharmaceutical exports has rattled Indian pharma stocks, even though most companies earn from US markets…

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Unclaimed money in mutual funds shot up 20% in 2024-25: Over Rs 3,400 crore of unclaimed dividend, redemptions lying with MFs, says SEBI

This growing pile of unclaimed wealth reflects not just investor negligence but also structural issues that need attention. Unclaimed money in mutual funds has touched worrying levels. According to the Sebi annual report, dividends and redemption proceeds lying unclaimed with mutual fund houses shot up to Rs 3,452 crore in 2024-25, up 20% from Rs…

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Indian Railways revises contract conditions: Introduces localisation, price variation clauses; compliance with GST norms in focus

Indian Railways has revised its standard conditions of contract for tenders, introducing localisation and price variation clauses while emphasizing maintenance during contract execution, officials said. The changes aim to make procurement more flexible and reduce litigation.“Contractors can replace faulty or rejected goods within 60 days of being informed of defects. They had just 21 days…

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Asian drug market stocks slides: Trump’s 100% pharmaceutical tariffs shake market; broader impact on Japan likely minimal

Asian drug stocks fell on Friday as investors reacted to US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100% tariffs on imported branded pharmaceuticals starting October 1.Companies without existing US manufacturing plants could face the full impact, triggering declines across major drugmakers in South Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong.In South Korea, Samsung Biologics fell 1.6%, while…

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Asian markets drop as Trump unveils new tariffs: Pharmaceutical and Biotech stocks hit; oil, gold prices climb

Asian markets opened cautiously on Friday after US President Donald Trump announced a fresh set of tariffs, while investors lowered expectations for significant Federal Reserve interest rate cuts following stronger-than-anticipated economic data.Trump revealed plans to levy a 100% tariff on imported branded pharmaceuticals, 25% on heavy-duty trucks, and 50% on kitchen cabinets. He also said…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the outlook for September 26, 2025? Why a ‘sell on rise’ strategy makes sense

Gold’s intraday structure favors a sell-on-rise strategy as the EMA crossover, MACD positioning, and Bollinger resistance suggest limited upside. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: In today’s technical set-up gold prices signal a sell on rise strategy, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. Here is his strategy for gold…

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Trump’s 100% tariffs on pharma: Sun Pharma, Biocon, Cipla & other pharmaceutical stocks tank; jitters on D-Street

Several prominent Indian pharmaceutical firms, including Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Cipla, Lupin, Aurobindo Pharma, and Zydus Lifesciences, maintain substantial export operations to the USA. (AI image) Pharma stocks hit by Trump’s tariffs: Pharmaceutical stocks declined sharply by up to 5% on Friday, September 26, following US President Donald Trump’s declaration of imposing 100% tariffs…

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