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Donald Trump has suspended US-Canada trade talks over Ottawa’s 3% digital services tax on tech firms like Amazon and Google. The levy, retroactive and set to begin Monday, could cost U.S. companies $2 billion. New tariffs may follow

Akzo Nobel NV has signed an agreement to sell its shareholding in Akzo Nobel India Ltd (ANIL) to the JSW Group, . The deal includes an open offer and marks Akzo Nobel’s strategic exit from the decorative paints segment, making it the fourth-largest player in India’s paint industry

China confirmed a framework was agreed. The deal touches on rare earth exports, fentanyl regulations, and tariff rollbacks, while trade talks with India are expected soon

The co-branded RuPay credit card, offers up to 10 per cent rewards on UPI and app-based spending. Available in two variants, the card integrates with UPI and is fully managed via the PhonePe app

Post offices have not been able to accept digital payments as they don’t have their accounts synced with UPI (unique payment interface) system 

US-based unit of the drug major is recalling Acetaminophen Tablets (325 mg) in the US due to cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) deviations

The move enhances the joint venture's goal of offering affordable, tech-driven investment solutions across mutual funds, advisory, and broking

Maharashtra artisans accuse Prada of copying GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappals in its 2026 collection without credit. BJP MP Mahadik urges state action, revenue sharing, and legal protection for artisans, highlighting the cultural and economic impact of this alleged appropriation

Through its JV Alara Resources LLC Oman, the explorer will execute a two-year mandate in concession areas 12B & 13 awarded by Minerals Development Oman

The Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Friday, extending their winning streak to four sessions, backed by foreign fund inflows and firm US cues. Gains in L&T, SBI, and Tata Motors lifted indices, while select financial stocks lagged.

The rupee appreciated by 23 paise to 85.49 against the US dollar on Friday, backed by strong FII inflows and buoyant equity markets. However, a rise in Brent crude prices and a stronger dollar index limited further appreciation.

The British oil giant reaffirmed its focus on simplifying its business and clarified that no approach or discussions had taken place with BP regarding a potential offer

The company plans to hire over 400 additional employees to support its mission of delivering world-class, Made-in-India, AI-based security solutions.

The provision gives the President the power to appoint a board member and have a say in Nippon Steel's decisions that affect domestic steel production and competition with overseas producers

The job cuts at Xbox are expected to impact several teams and also affect employees working in Microsoft’s global sales operations

India’s e-commerce market is projected to grow from $30 billion in 2020 to $300 billion by 2030, fueled by internet access, policy support, and rising consumer aspirations. Q-commerce, D2C brands, content platforms, and UPI microtransactions are reshaping the digital economy.

The rupee strengthened by 21 paise to 85.87 against the US dollar in early trade Thursday amid global dollar weakness. Gains were capped by rising oil prices and FII outflows. Markets reacted to geopolitical stability and US economic cues.

Sensex and Nifty rallied for the third straight session on Thursday, buoyed by optimism over the Iran-Israel ceasefire. Broader global cues, Asian market trends, and institutional activity also shaped the day's momentum, with FIIs continuing to offload shares.

India’s pact with Norway to build its first indigenous Polar Research Vessel marks a major strategic pivot in its Arctic engagement, signalling that this initiative is more than just a scientific venture

The projected valuation of the deal is estimated to be Rs 500 crore. The financial technology company said it aims to leverage WeXL’s existing dataset and platform to strategically transition into building an advanced AI agent framework

IOC, BPCL, and HPCL currently control over 90 per cent of India’s 97,366 petrol pumps and lead the city gas market as well

RTS,S was the first malaria vaccine recommended by the World Health Organization in 2021. The two companies said the price reduction is driven by process improvements, expanded production capacity, cost-effective manufacturing, and minimal profit margins

The richest Asian said Reliance Industries was investing its own billions of dollars in rolling out 4G mobile networks, which some analysts thought might not work out financially as India was not ready for the most advanced digital technology

Jiohotstar's subscriber base surged to 300 million, nearly matching Netflix, driven by record-breaking digital viewership during IPL 2025. Jiostar reported 1.19 billion total IPL reach, 55.2 million peak concurrency, and historic monetisation across advertising and subscriptions, marking India’s top OTT milestone