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‘Closely following developments’: India watches proposed US tariff bill on Russian oil buyers; what MEA said

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India is closely monitoring a proposed US bill that could impose steep tariffs on countries buying Russian crude oil. New Delhi maintains its energy sourcing ...

US markets today: Wall Street edges higher after mixed jobs data; rate-cut bets pushed back

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US stocks edged higher Friday as a mixed jobs report tempered expectations for an early Federal Reserve rate cut, though easing later this year remains ...

US jobs data: Hiring stays sluggish in December with 50,000 additions; unemployment rate dips to 4.4%

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US hiring remained subdued in December, with employers adding only 50,000 jobs, capping a year of weak employment gains. The unemployment rate edged down to ...

Marriott Bonvoy appointed ICC’s official accommodation partner

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Trade boost: FTAs to open wider markets for agriculture, food processing sectors; Jitin Prasada flags ease-of-business push

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India’s expanding network of free trade agreements is opening up global markets for its agriculture and food processing sectors, according to Minister of State Jitin ...

Rupee’s spectacular fall: Why RBI isn’t targeting a price band, but inflation — the ‘Impossible Trilemma’ explained

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The Indian rupee crossed Rs 90 to the dollar in early December 2025, marking its weakest level on record. Why did the RBI allow the ...

Union Budget 2026: PLI scheme should be extended to new tech sectors like AI, robotics; here’s what EY India recommends

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EY India suggests expanding Production-Linked Incentives to AI, space, and robotics, urging the FY27 Budget to prioritize growth and tax certainty. A dedicated Customs dispute ...

Mutual funds trends: Equity funds see 6% dip to Rs 28,054 crore in December; debt outflows hit AUM

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Equity mutual fund inflows saw a slight dip in December, reaching Rs 28,054 crore, though investor interest in equities and gold remained strong. This occurred ...