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Trade agreements with US, EU to be concluded soon, Says Nirmala Sitharaman
Addressing the Exim Bank Trade Conclave 2025, Sitharaman underlined the toughness of India's export industry, which was able to increase by 6% in the last year despite global exports increasing by merely 4%.
RBI Rate Cuts Boost Housing Affordability: Report
The company's latest Affordability Index shows that among the eight top cities in the nation, Ahmedabad is still the most affordable, with an EMI-to-income rate of 18%. Pune comes next at 22% and Kolkata at 23%.
S&P Global Ratings Forecasts 6.5% GDP Growth for India in FY 2025–26
The report noted that India's relatively narrow dependence on merchandise exports supports its capacity to resist global economic slowdowns, with domestic demand emerging as a stabilizing force.
India Emerging as Global Growth Engine, Poised to Overtake G7
Equirus names four key drivers of India's long-term growth momentum: strong macroeconomic fundamentals, a spurt in policy-led capital spend, a rebound in rural consumption, and revolutionary shifts in the manufacturing sector.
HSBC Flash PMI Shows India’s Economic Activity at 14‑Month Peak in June
The HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index — a seasonally adjusted measure of monthly change in the manufacturing and services sector output — rose to 61.0 in June. This is the highest reading since April 2023 and signifies a strong expansion, well above the long-run average.
Indian Markets Dip as Middle East Crisis Sparks Investor Caution
Uncertainty in the global landscape, particularly in the wake of US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, tainted investor sentiment, prompting fresh selloffs in leadership segments like information technology and automobiles.
Make GST registration easier using technology, risk-based parameters, Says Nirmala Sitharaman
Speaking at a conclave of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) in New Delhi, Sitharaman directed the officials to prepare a tangible action plan to improve different areas of taxpayer services.
Trains in Africa to Run on Bihar-Made Engines, Says PM Modi at Siwan Rally
PM Modi declared that foundation stone laying and inauguration of projects amounting to Rs 5,736 crores were done today, which will go a long way in strengthening Bihar's development.
Sensex Jumps 1,000+ Points Amid Easing Geopolitical Tensions
Investor sentiment was supported after the United States showed willingness to negotiate diplatically with Iran and stated that a decision on support for Israel in the military domain would be taken within two weeks.
Gold Prices Dip as Fed Signals Slower Timeline for Interest‑Rate Cuts
The fall also came in the wake of the U.S. Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates at their current level, scotching the yellow metal's recent buoyancy.
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