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File photo: Union minister Piyush Goyal (Picture credit: PTI) Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday expressed confidence that India’s exports will maintain a positive growth trajectory in 2025-26 despite global uncertainties, including US-imposed tariffs.Addressing reporters, Goyal said that during the first six months of the current fiscal (April–September 2025-26), India’s goods and…

MUMBAI: IDFC FIRST Bank reported a 76% rise in profit after tax (PAT) to Rs. 352 crore for Q2 FY26, driven by lower provisions and growth in its retail and commercial businesses. The bank’s CASA ratio crossed 50% for the first time, reflecting improved funding stability.The PAT jump was supported by a 16.2% YoY decline…

Investors who bet on gold and silver last Dhanteras and Diwali have seen bonanza returns. (AI image) Dhanteras 2025: Buying gold and silver is traditionally considered auspicious on Dhanteras. The precious metals have been hitting new record highs – with gold rally backed by global uncertainty and diversification away from dollar and the silver bull…

MUMBAI: IndusInd Bank reported a net loss of Rs 437 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Q2 FY26), compared with a net profit of Rs 1,331 crore a year earlier, as a steep rise in provisions and a decline in core income weighed on profitability.Net interest income fell 18% year-on-year to Rs. 4,409…

File photo: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said discussions between India and the United States on the proposed bilateral trade agreement are progressing in a “cordial atmosphere,” stressing that New Delhi will safeguard the interests of farmers, fishermen, and the MSME sector.“No agreement can…