India, Canada eye ‘game changer’ deal; aim to triple bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030

India and Canada are looking to fast-track negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement as both countries push to deepen economic engagement and raise bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that negotiations on the trade pact with India could prove transformational for businesses and workers in Canada.“We’re negotiating a…

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India-US sign rare earth framework: How the critical minerals pact could benefit New Delhi

India and the US on Tuesday signed a bilateral framework covering the supply, mining and processing of critical minerals and rare earth elements. The agreement was announced by external affairs minister S Jaishankar after bilateral discussions and the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting, where the issue also featured prominently.“We are today signing a bilateral India-US framework…

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Stock Market Live Updates Today: Dalal Street turns green as BSE Sensex gains 45 points, Nifty50 jumps above 24,000

“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a mildly negative note, with Gift Nifty trading around 24,030, down by 95 points, indicating subdued opening cues for domestic indices. Global markets remained largely positive amid easing geopolitical concerns and stable investor sentiment, though some profit booking at higher levels may keep domestic markets range-bound in…

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‘Extended war could trim companies’ profit margins’

MUMBAI: Extended supply chain disruptions from the West Asia conflict could shave around 200 bps (100 bps= 1%) off India Inc’s operating profitability this fiscal year, pulling margins down from a pre-conflict expectation of around 12%, according to a stress test by Crisil Ratings.The agency assessed 34 sectors accounting for 65% of its rated corporate…

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