BUSINESS

India-Born Shailesh Jejurikar Named Next CEO of FMCG Powerhouse Procter & Gamble
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Jejurikar, who is the present Chief Operating Officer at P&G, will succeed Jon Moeller as a result of a scheduled leadership transition.
Pakistan Government Expedites Cryptocurrency Adoption Strategy, Says Report
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This move was deliberated in a high-level meeting on Tuesday, wherein the inclusion of digital assets in the country's financial system was on the agenda.
IMF Projects 6.4% Growth for India in 2025–26, Citing Reform-Driven Stability
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This is a slight upward revision from previous forecasts, with the IMF crediting an improved global environment, stable domestic demand, and the nation's continued policy and structural reforms.
Sensex Rallies Over 440 Points; Nifty Breaks 24,800 as Blue‑Chips Drive Market Comeback
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The BSE Sensex closed the day at 81,337.95, up by 446.93 points or 0.55%. The index had opened lower at 80,620.25 against the previous close of 80,891.02. But momentum was gained during the session, with the index reaching an intra-day high of 81,429.88 due to heavy buying in heavyweight stocks.
GST collection has clocked double digit growth in April-June quarter, says Pankaj Chaudhary
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​​​​​​​This represents a significant rise from ₹1,63,319 crore seen in the same period last fiscal, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary told the Parliament on Tuesday.
New UPI Rules Effective August 1 to Restrict Balance Checks, Auto-Pay Timings, and More
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In a recent circular, NPCI directed all stakeholders of the UPI ecosystem—banks and payment service providers—to implement these guidelines by July 31.
GCCs Projected to Add 2% to India’s GDP, Create 2.8 Million Jobs by 2030
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Heretofore, viewed as back-end functional units, India's GCCs have experienced a dramatic transformation. They now serve as strategic assets for multinational firms, leading innovation, cutting-edge technology ventures, and international R&D endeavors.
More negotiations needed with India to sign trade deal, says Jamieson Greer
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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CNBC that there is a need for both countries to continue talking to achieve a full-fledged trade deal.
India Accelerates Trade Deals—U.S. Faces Growing Pressure to Respond
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A recent Newsweek report points out that a formal trade deal with the U.S. remains beyond reach despite previous upbeat comments made by both New Delhi and Washington. A collective interest in moving towards such an agreement had been shown earlier by former U.S. President Donald Trump as well as Indian authorities.
UK Celebrates ‘Bumper’ Post‑Brexit Deal with India — Media Hails Trade Pact as Brexit Victory
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The historic agreement—formally known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)—seeks to increase bilateral trade by some USD 34 billion every year and greatly enhance market access for both countries.
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