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India, New Zealand Seal Historic FTA; Tariffs On 95% Kiwi Goods Reduced

India, New Zealand Seal Historic FTA; Tariffs On 95% Kiwi Goods Reduced

This historic FTA eliminates and reduces tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand’s exports -- among the highest of any Indian FTA -- with almost 57 per cent being duty-free from day one, increasing to

Dec 22, 2025, 12:04 PM IST
India’s Capital Market Infra Generates Over Rs 700 Billion Revenue In FY25: Report

India’s Capital Market Infra Generates Over Rs 700 Billion Revenue In FY25: Report

The report from global brokerage Jefferies said the growth in revenues was due to rise in market volumes and increasing investor participation. The sector’s outlook will be shaped by faster growth in

Dec 22, 2025, 11:42 AM IST
RBI MPC Likely To Stay On Extended Pause; Rate Cuts To Depend On Inflation Trend: Report

RBI MPC Likely To Stay On Extended Pause; Rate Cuts To Depend On Inflation Trend: Report

MPC members noted that further easing would be considered only if inflation prints remain persistently below projections. With headline inflation expected to hover around 4 per cent going into FY27,

Dec 21, 2025, 18:15 PM IST
Stock Market Holiday This Week: Is December 25 A Trading Day? NSE, BSE Closed For 3 Days– Details Here

Stock Market Holiday This Week: Is December 25 A Trading Day? NSE, BSE Closed For 3 Days– Details Here

The National Stock Exchange has released its holiday calendar for 2026. As per the schedule, the Indian stock market will remain closed for 15 trading days during the year. On these dates, trading

Dec 21, 2025, 17:47 PM IST
Govt e-Marketplace Helps To Rake In Rs 2,200 Crore Via e-Waste, Scrap Sale

Govt e-Marketplace Helps To Rake In Rs 2,200 Crore Via e-Waste, Scrap Sale

GeM’s forward auction module conducted over 13,000 auctions, onboarded more than 23,000 registered bidders, and enabled participation from over 17,000 auctioneers during this four-year period. 

Dec 21, 2025, 17:43 PM IST
Indian Startup Funding Jumps 2.6X To USD 364 Million This Week

Indian Startup Funding Jumps 2.6X To USD 364 Million This Week

This marked a sharp rise compared to the previous week, when 22 startups had raised around USD 137.68 million.  

Dec 21, 2025, 17:07 PM IST
Top 6 Firms Add Rs 75,257 Crore In Market Value

Top 6 Firms Add Rs 75,257 Crore In Market Value

The benchmark Sensex fell 338.3 points, or 0.39 per cent, during the week -- reflecting cautious sentiment among investors. Among the major gainers, Tata Consultancy Services saw its market valuation

Dec 21, 2025, 15:14 PM IST
What Is The Secret Behind OnlyFans’ Massive Revenue? CEO Keily Blair Reveals

What Is The Secret Behind OnlyFans’ Massive Revenue? CEO Keily Blair Reveals

Explaining the strategy, Blair said the company hires people at two clear levels. On one end, it brings in highly experienced senior professionals, and on the other, driven and ambitious junior

Dec 21, 2025, 14:44 PM IST
IIP Data, Rupee Movement And Global Cues Likely To Drive Sensex, Nifty Next Week

IIP Data, Rupee Movement And Global Cues Likely To Drive Sensex, Nifty Next Week

On December 19, both benchmark indices closed with solid gains, supported by a steady rupee, positive global cues and a Bank of Japan policy decision that was in line with market expectations. The

Dec 21, 2025, 12:18 PM IST
Prices Of Imported Agricultural Goods Rise Amid Strong US Dollar in S. Korea

Prices Of Imported Agricultural Goods Rise Amid Strong US Dollar in S. Korea

According to the Bank of Korea, the import price index for coffee came to 307.12 in November in U.S. dollar terms and 379.71 in Korean won terms, with 2020 set as the base year at 100, reports Yonhap

Dec 21, 2025, 09:28 AM IST
India-US Trade: If No Deal Happens, How India Plans To Counter US Tariff Threats

India-US Trade: If No Deal Happens, How India Plans To Counter US Tariff Threats

The government is taking proactive steps, including regulatory reforms, incentives for important sectors and strategic trade agreements to safeguard exports and attract investment while keeping

Dec 21, 2025, 07:39 AM IST
India‑Oman CEPA To Boost Exports, Energy Security

India‑Oman CEPA To Boost Exports, Energy Security

The report from Bank of Baroda said that CEPA aims to expand trade and investment, increase export opportunities for labour‑intensive micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sectors such as

Dec 20, 2025, 18:57 PM IST
Govt Says In Regular Consultation With Textiles Exporters To Assess US Tariff Impact

Govt Says In Regular Consultation With Textiles Exporters To Assess US Tariff Impact

The government is also administering the two remission schemes of Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) for Apparel/Garments and Made-ups and the Remissions of Duties and Taxes on

Dec 20, 2025, 16:39 PM IST
RBI Likely To Pause Rate Cuts Amid New CPI Series Unless Growth Falters: Report

RBI Likely To Pause Rate Cuts Amid New CPI Series Unless Growth Falters: Report

The next meeting of the MPC is scheduled post-budget, alongside a new CPI series with a change in base and restructuring in the weight diagrams.  

Dec 20, 2025, 15:05 PM IST
Key Amendments In PFRDA Rules Give More Freedom To National Pension System Subscribers

Key Amendments In PFRDA Rules Give More Freedom To National Pension System Subscribers

These changes are part of the PFRDA's work "to promote old-age income security and protect the interests of subscribers." The authority wants to make the NPS more inclusive and easier for everyone to

Dec 20, 2025, 13:34 PM IST
Elon Musk's Tesla Pay Deal Reinstated: World's Richest Man To Receive 2018 Pay Package After Years-Long Battle With Delaware Judge; Check His Net Worth

Elon Musk's Tesla Pay Deal Reinstated: World's Richest Man To Receive 2018 Pay Package After Years-Long Battle With Delaware Judge; Check His Net Worth

Elon Musk's 2018 Tesla Pay Deal Reinstated: Tesla awarded Musk a new pay package that could be worth $1 trillion if the stock rises as he and the company expect. He is also the main shareholder of

Dec 20, 2025, 12:33 PM IST
Indian Indices End Week In Bullish Tone Over Positive Global Cues

Indian Indices End Week In Bullish Tone Over Positive Global Cues

At close, the Sensex was up 447.55 points or 0.53 per cent at 84,929. Indian equities were traded in a cautious tone for most of the week, weighed down by persistent FII outflows, rupee depreciation

Dec 20, 2025, 10:52 AM IST
RBI's Central Board Deliberates On Domestic And Global Economic Situations

RBI's Central Board Deliberates On Domestic And Global Economic Situations

The Board discussed the global and domestic economic situation and associated challenges. Additionally, it examined the Trend and Progress of Banking in India, 2024–2025 draft report, and the

Dec 20, 2025, 09:25 AM IST
High-Frequency Indicators Suggest Domestic Economic Activity Holding Up In Q3 FY26: RBI

High-Frequency Indicators Suggest Domestic Economic Activity Holding Up In Q3 FY26: RBI

On the supply side, agricultural growth is supported by healthy kharif crop production, higher reservoir levels and better rabi crop sowing. Manufacturing activity continues to improve, and the

Dec 19, 2025, 19:06 PM IST
India's Forex Reserves Rise $1.689 Billion To $688.94 Billion

India's Forex Reserves Rise $1.689 Billion To $688.94 Billion

Last week, foreign exchange reserves went up by nearly $1.03 billion to $687.26 billion for the week ending December 5. Gold reserves increased by $1.188 billion to $106.984 billion during the week,

Dec 19, 2025, 17:55 PM IST