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RBI proposes ban on 3rd‑party sales incentives to bank staff to curb mis-selling
Mumbai:The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a ban on incentives paid by third parties to bank staff for selling insurance, mutual funds and other products to curb the mis‑selling of financial products. Further, the central bank…
India’s trade surplus with US may cross $90 billion, no impact from Bangladesh deal: SBI
New Delhi India’s trade surplus with the US may cross $90 billion annually after the trade deal, with at least a $45 billion annual additional trade surplus with the US, which is 1.1 per cent of the GDP, and savings of $3 billion in forex…
India’s GDP likely to grow 6.9 pc in 2026, US trade deal to add 20 bps: Report
Mumbai : India’s real GDP growth will likely touch 6.9 per cent in 2026 and 6.8 per cent in 2027, and the recent US-India trade deal should add about 0.2 percentage (20 bps) to annual GDP growth, a new report has said.
The report from…
Unemployment in Pakistan soars to 21-year-high
New Delhi : While the Pakistan government claims that it ushered in the recent macroeconomic stabilisation, the uncomfortable and far more consequential reality is that unemployment is rising, and for millions of Pakistanis, economic…
India’s trade landscape transformed under PM Modi’s leadership: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi : Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's trade ecosystem is undergoing a historic and rapid transformation, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.
Interacting with a…
India needs to prioritise trade openness, reforms to unlock long-term competitiveness: Report
New Delhi : In the backdrop of the interim India-US trade agreement framework, India must prioritise trade openness and reforms to unlock long-term competitiveness, a new report showed on Monday.
These priorities are correcting inverted…
Gold, silver prices jump as US dollar weakens
Mumbai : Gold and silver prices surged sharply on Monday due to a weaker US dollar and persistent geopolitical uncertainties.
MCX gold February futures jumped 1.31 per cent to Rs 1,57,484 per 10 grams around 10.45 am on an intraday…
Aiming to build self-growing city on Moon in less than 10 years: Musk
New Delhi : Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Monday said he is aiming to build a self-growing city on Moon in less than 10 years, followed by human presence on Mars in about 20 years.
According to the world’s richest man, SpaceX has…
PFC, REC to Merge: Power Sector Giants Unite in a pre-Valentine Wedlock!
PFC currently holds a majority stake of 52.63% in REC, post the acquisition of the GOI's shareholding in REC in 2019.
India’s expenditure mix oriented towards capital-led growth: Report
New Delhi: India’s fiscal strategy has undergone a clear and deliberate shift over the past decade, with the expenditure mix increasingly oriented towards capital-led growth, according to a new report. Notably, the FY27 Budget reinforces…
US tariff cut to 18 pc big boost for India trade and textile sector: Experts
New Delhi : Experts on Wednesday welcomed the United States’ decision to reduce tariffs on Indian imports and exports to 18 per cent, saying the move will strengthen bilateral trade and provide major relief to the textile industry.…
Sensex, Nifty end flat after 2-day rally
Mumbai : Indian equity markets closed almost flat on Wednesday, snapping a two-day rally, as a sharp fall in information technology (IT) stocks weighed on the benchmark indices.
Investor sentiment turned cautious after fresh concerns…
PR Perspective: Union Budget 2026 – A Step Towards Strengthening India’s Global Position.
Connecting the Union Budget-2026, presented by Finance Minister this Sunday, to PR community and its objectives, PR Guru, *Dr. Suresh Gaur underlines the long-time target for India- Viksit Bharat 2047.
ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026: Spotlight on a decade that reshaped business and policy
Chandigarh : The ET NOW Global Business Summit will return to New Delhi on February 13 and 14, 2026, marking this edition of one of South Asia’s most closely followed business and policy gatherings. To be held under the theme A Decade of…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Rolls Out Curated Tech Package for Urban Cruiser Hyryder
Chandigarh : Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today introduced a curated Tech Package for its popular SUV, the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, aimed at enhancing its overall appeal. Designed to elevate everyday driving comfort and convenience, the Tech…
India, EU FTA brings big relief on car tariffs as import duties reduced to 10 pc from 110 pc
New Delhi: India and the European Union on Tuesday concluded a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA), bringing tariffs on European cars entering India to 10 per cent from the current high level of 110 per cent.
This lower duty will apply…
India’s economy poised for steady growth, repo rate likely unchanged till 2027
New Delhi: India’s GDP growth is forecasted at 6.5 per cent in 2026 and 6.4 per cent in 2027, keeping it among the fastest‑growing major economies, a report said on Tuesday. The report from DBS Bank said that CPI inflation is expected to…
India’s retail sector hits 3-year high with 54 pc leasing growth in 2025
Mumbai:The year 2025 delivered exceptional 54 per cent year-on-year growth in gross leasing volume in India as retail sector achieved a three-year peak in gross leasing activity, a report showed on Tuesday. Brick and mortal retail in the…
Embraer, Adani Defence & Aerospace to develop regional transport aircraft ecosystem in India
New Delhi; With an aim to collaborate on opportunities in aircraft manufacturing, supply chain, aftermarket services and pilot training, global aerospace leader Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace on Tuesday signed a memorandum of…
PM Modi inaugurates IEW 2026; announces ‘significant’ India-EU trade development
New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the fourth edition of India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 conclave virtually on Tuesday and hailed the India-EU Free Trade Agreement as "Mother of all deals" and an "excellent example of synergy"…