European chemical industry woes present market opportunity for India: Report

NEW DELHI: India’s chemical industry is well-positioned to capitalise on ongoing disruptions in European chemical operations, according to a recent analysis by B&K Securities, as reported by news agency ANI. The report highlights that high operational costs across the EU27 have eroded production efficiency, opening a window for Indian chemical manufacturers to expand their presence…

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US Federal Reserve to cut workforce by 10% over next few years

US Federal reserve (File photo taken from X handle) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced on Friday a planned workforce reduction of approximately 10 per cent over the coming years, according to a staff memo reported by AFP. Though the Federal Reserve operates independently, generating revenue from interest on securities and supervisory fees rather than…

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All trade routes closed for Pakistan: India scrutinising imports from UAE, Iran & other Gulf countries to spot Pakistani goods

Indian government has imposed a comprehensive ban on Pakistan goods. (AI image) Crackdown against Pakistan goods: India is keeping a hawk’s eye and conducting thorough inspections of imports from the UAE, Iran and other Gulf nations, along with specific transshipment hubs to prevent indirect entry of Pakistani goods into the country through these channels.Following the…

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Air India lobbies Indian government to stop IndiGo lease with Turkish Airlines: Report

IndiGo has maintained a leasing agreement with Turkish Airlines, a state-supported carrier, since 2023. (AI image) Air India has approached Indian authorities to stop IndiGo‘s leasing arrangement with Turkish Airlines, raising concerns about business implications and security issues due to Istanbul’s backing of Pakistan, according to a Reuters report.IndiGo has maintained a leasing agreement with…

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US states oppose AI regulation ban in Trump tax bill

US President Donald Trump SAN FRANCISCO: A mix of democratic and republican state attorneys on Friday called on Congress to reject a moratorium on regulating artificial intelligence included in US President Donald Trump’s tax bill.Top attorneys representing 40 states signed a letter urging leaders in Congress to reject the AI regulation moratorium language added to…

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Blow to Donald Trump’s narrative? Moody’s strips US government of gold-standard Aaa, credit rating, cuts it to Aa1

US credit rating downgrade undermines Donald Trump’s claims regarding economic robustness. (AI image) Moody’s Ratings downgraded the United States government’s credit rating on Friday, pointing to the inability of consecutive administrations to control increasing government debt levels.The credit rating reduction to Aa1 from Aaa compounds the challenges for the US President Donald Trump, coinciding with…

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Relief rally: Sensex soars 3,000 points in week

MUMBAI: Dalal Street investors seem to have heaved a sigh of relief. The Indo-Pak ceasefire announced last weekend, which started a rally on Monday, has added over $300 billion (about Rs 26 lakh crore) to investor wealth, with India’s market cap now at $5.2 trillion (Rs 443 lakh crore).The gains came as the sensex rallied…

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