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US President Donald Trump has signed tariff letters for 12 countries, with potential tariffs up to 70 per cent from August. India’s talks with the US on a trade deal remain unresolved, mainly due to differences over agricultural and dairy imports

India is likely to reach a record 1.15 billion tonnes coal production in FY26, backed by policy reforms and strong demand from the power sector. Domestic output rose sharply in FY25, with Coal India and private miners contributing significantly

On March 26, the US adopted a safeguard measure in the form of a tariff increase of 25 per cent ad valorem on imports of passenger vehicles and light trucks, and on certain automobile parts from India

India has hardened its position on giving duty concessions to American farm and dairy products as these are politically sensitive sectors

With the repurchase, Trip.com’s voting power in the travel booking platform has come down to 16.90 per cent from 45.34 per cent

UPS is applicable to the central government employees who are covered under the NPS and who choose this option under the NPS, which came into effect on January 1, 2004

China has imposed anti-dumping tariffs of up to 34.9 per cent on European brandy, mainly targeting French cognac, amid escalating trade tensions. The move follows EU's probe into Chinese EVs and adds strain ahead of the upcoming China-EU summit

Prashant Pitti pledges 9 crore shares in the company to Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Move comes at a time when the company is already under scrutiny for alleged links with Mahadev Betting App

Pakistan and Russia have agreed to expand regional rail and road networks to improve trade links and offer landlocked Central Asian countries access to warm waters. The collaboration aims to position Pakistan as a strategic transit hub connecting Asia and Russia

Sebi bans Jane Street and three of its related entities — JSI2 Investments Private Ltd, Jane Street Singapore Pte Ltd, and Jane Street Asia Trading Ltd — from accessing the Indian securities market until further notice

Realme teases its upcoming 15 Series with a mysterious campaign and tagline "Live for Real." Featuring AI camera upgrades and flagship features in the Pro model, the phone is expected to launch in India soon, sparking celebrity collaboration rumours

India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies has initiated an anti-dumping probe into polyethylene imports from six countries after a domestic industry complaint. The investigation could lead to duties if material injury from cheap imports is established, per WTO rules

Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Friday driven by gains in bank stocks and a strong US market rally but turned flat amid investor caution over the anticipated India-US trade deal. Asian markets showed mixed trends, while crude oil prices fell.

The rupee appreciated 21 paise to 85.34 against the US dollar on Friday, supported by gains in Asian currencies amid optimism over trade deals. US-Vietnam agreement, falling dollar index, and strong domestic PMI data boosted investor confidence.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that any development happening in the US Congress is of interest to India “if it impacts our interest or could impact our interest”

Garuda Aerospace has secured contracts from Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Jharkhand governments to provide AI-powered drone services, including mining surveys, database creation, and monitoring

Denosumab biosimilars Vevzuo and Evfraxy are used for treating various bone diseases. The approvals mark a key step in the company’s European expansion and reinforce its commitment to affordable biologic therapies

The Rs 460-crore project will come up in Gujarat and support India meet clean energy targets by 2030

India’s DGTR has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of multi-layer paperboard from Indonesia. The probe follows a complaint by Indian manufacturers who allege injury from cheap imports. The outcome may lead to duties, pending finance ministry approval

Karnataka Chief Minister has said the recent heart attack deaths in Hassan district may be linked to the vaccination drive. He also claimed the vaccines were 'hastily' approved

LIC shares have surged 34% from their 52-week low, driven by strong Q4 earnings, record-breaking policy sales, and rising brand value. Brokerages remain bullish, and the insurer’s market cap crossed ₹6 lakh crore after a 7-month gap.

The rupee fell by 8 paise to 85.70 against the US dollar in early trade Thursday, pressured by sustained FII outflows, dollar demand from the RBI, and global risk sentiment. Traders await NFP data and India-US trade deal cues.

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rose in early trade on Thursday, buoyed by a positive trend in Asian markets and optimism over a potential India-US trade deal. Gains in key stocks and global cues supported investor sentiment.

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