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Donald Trump says talks with Xi Jinping a ‘tremendous success.’ Critics say it was a ‘dud’

The TOI correspondent from Washington: In a partial de-escalation of trade hostilities, the United States and China announced several tentative agreements on Thursday, including resumption by Beijing of global supply of rare earth elements and its purchase of US agricultural produce. The purported detente followed the first face-to-face meeting between President Donald Trump and President…

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Groww IPO: GMP hints at double-digit listing gains; will the fintech unicorn’s debut ride investor optimism?

Online brokerage Groww is gearing up for one of the most closely watched listings of 2025, as investors eye the Bengaluru-based fintech’s upcoming public issue amid a buoyant primary market. The company’s grey market premium (GMP) of Rs 10.5 suggests potential listing gains of around 10.5% over the upper end of its Rs 95–100 price…

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Gold loses festive sparkle as demand drops 16% in India; investment rush offsets jewellery slump: WGC data

India’s gold demand fell 16% year-on-year in the July–September quarter of 2025, as record-high prices curbed jewellery purchases even as investment buying surged, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Thursday.Total gold demand declined to 209.4 tonnes in the third quarter, compared with 248.3 tonnes in the same period last year. However, the value of…

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Financial rules shake-up in November 2025: From bank deposit nominations to pension transition deadline — key details to know

As November 2025 approaches, several important financial regulations and policy updates are set to take effect, impacting bank customers, credit card holders, and government employees.These changes range from revised nomination rules for bank accounts and lockers to updates in SBI Card fees and deadlines for pension-related submissions, as reported by ET. The measures aim to…

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Rare earth boost: Beijing gives Indian firms import licences; MEA studying US-China pact

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday announced that some of the Indian companies have received licenses for importing rare earth magnets from China. During a weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Some Indian companies have received licenses for importing rare earth magnets from China. We have to look at how…

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Gold ETFs glitter with 53% gains in 2025: Is it time to rebalance portfolios and book partial profits? Here’s what experts say

After an exceptional run that saw gold ETFs soar over 53% so far in 2025, investors are now questioning whether the rally in the precious metal is losing steam–and if it’s time to book profits or stay invested.Market experts believe gold should be viewed not as a trading bet but as a hedge against global…

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China trade thaw: Beijing pauses rare earth export curbs for 1 year after Xi-Trump talks, signals easing in tariff and tech tensions

China said on Thursday it will suspend for one year certain export restrictions, including those related to rare earth materials, that were announced earlier in October, signalling a temporary easing in trade tensions with the United States, AFP reported.According to Beijing’s commerce ministry, the decision to “suspend the implementation of the relevant export control measures……

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Adani Power Q2 results: Net profit slips 12% to Rs 2,906 crore on higher costs; total income edges up to Rs 14,308 crore

Adani Power Ltd reported a 12% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,906 crore for the September quarter, weighed down by higher expenses. The company had posted a profit of Rs 3,297.52 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year, it said in a regulatory filing on Thursday.Total income rose slightly…

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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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