Indian equities remain under pressure as investors navigate a difficult combination of elevated crude oil prices, rising global bond yields and renewed uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran conflict. The Sensex and Nifty have already endured a prolonged losing streak, with the Nifty falling for six consecutive sessions through Tuesday. The index lost 132.75 points, or 0.55…
US and Canada were reached a deal after having last-minute talks (Canada PM Carney and US President Trump file pics) The United States and Canada reached a last-minute deal on Tuesday to delay President Donald Trump’s planned 50 per cent tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, giving the two countries more time to…
The Income Tax Department on Tuesday launched a nationwide verification exercise. (Photo: IANS) NEW DELHI: The income tax department on Tuesday said it conducted a nationwide field verification exercise, including in some border districts, against a group of entities and fictitious charitable trusts, alleged to have sent “large” amounts of funds outside the country over…
Klaus Zellmer, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Škoda Auto. (Photo: Reuters) MUMBAI: Skoda Auto is gearing up to debut its electric vehicle (EV) in India in 2028, CEO Klaus Zellmer said in an interview here on Tuesday.The company is looking to step up growth in the market…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (Photo: ANI) NEW DELHI: Urging public sector banks (PSBs) to develop a long-term banking relationship with the youth, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Tuesday said they should adopt a “lifecycle” approach and aim to become the preferred financial partner across different life stages of an individual — from campus to career…
ITC Hotels is “evaluating multiple” offers from property owners in Dubai to manage luxury and premium hotels there as the region tries to make a comeback, amid US-Iran conflict. NEW DELHI: ITC Hotels is “evaluating multiple” offers from property owners in Dubai to manage luxury and premium hotels there as the region tries to make…
RBI deputy governor Shirish Chandra Murmu said there are three times as many rupee banknotes in circulation as US dollar bills and nearly six times as many as euro notes. (Photo: ANI) MUMBAI: The US banknote, the most ubiquitous currency in the world used in everything from drug deals to legally accepted tender in multiple…
Tata Sons was forced to adjourn its 108th annual general meeting on Tuesday after a regulatory action deprived the company of the quorum required to transact business. MUMBAI: In a first, Tata Sons was forced to adjourn its 108th annual general meeting on Tuesday after a regulatory action deprived the company of the quorum required…
A large portion of Indian exports of these products already attract antidumping and countervailing duties in the US. India has approached the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the Donald Trump administration’s move of announcing safeguard tariffs of 25% to 55% from August 15 for quartz surface products.India approached the WTO on August 14 seeking consultations…
US and Canada hold last-minute talks to stop Trump’s 50% tariffs The United States and Canada are in a race against the clock to reach a tariff agreement before a 12:01 am Wednesday deadline imposed by US President Donald Trump.Failure to strike a deal could see Trump impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of…
