Reduced tariffs under India-UK FTA will strengthen textile sector: Experts

The Indian textile industry has welcomed the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), recognizing it as a significant step towards increasing India’s presence in the UK market. Industry leaders believe this agreement will unlock new opportunities for exporters, boosting trade, employment, and global competitiveness.Santosh Katariya, President of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), highlighted the…

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Operation Sindoor impact: Why Nifty, Sensex are unlikely to be hit too much – here’s how markets have reacted in the past on India-Pakistan tensions

Operation Sindoor has had minimal impact on Indian stock markets. (AI image) Operation Sindoorimpact: Market reactions to Indo-Pak military tensions have historically been measured. During past confrontations between the two nations since 1999, the Nifty 50 has typically experienced modest declines of approximately 5%, followed by robust recoveries yielding double-digit gains within six months.Despite border…

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Operation Sindoor impact: Defence stocks rally up to 4% as India strikes Pakistan terrorist camps

Operation Sindoor impact: The defence sector stocks witnessed significant upticks. (AI image) Operation Sindoor: Defence stocks rallied on Wednesday, with key companies like Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders recording gains of up to 4%, following the Indian Armed Forces‘ Operation Sindoor on May 7. The military action was directed at terrorist facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu…

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Gold rate today: Gold prices slide to Rs 96,900 per 10 grams as investors eye US Fed policy

Gold prices today: Investors are now focused on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for later today. (AI image) Gold rate today: Gold pricesdeclined on Wednesday amid growing optimism about potential trade discussions between the United States and China, which reduced demand for safe-haven assets. Investors are awaiting the U.S.Federal Reserve’s policy announcement…

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Operation Sindoor impact: Pakistan stock market crashes 5% after India strikes Pakistan terrorist camps

The Pakistan stock market has plunged since the April 22 attack in Pahalgam. (AI image) Operation Sindoor impact on Pakistan stock exchange: The Pakistani stock market’s primary index plunged around 5% on Wednesday following India’s overnight military operations at multiple terrorist facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir.Indian authorities said nine locations containing terrorist infrastructure…

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Moody’s cuts China 2025 GDP growth forecast to 3.8% weighed by ongoing tariff tensions

China’s economy is expected to undergo a major slowdown over the next two years, with GDP growth dipping below 4% as trade tensions intensify and global economic conditions weigh on investment and consumer confidence, a recent report by Moody’s Ratings said.The report projects Beijing’s real GDP growth for 2025 to stand at 3.8% and 3.9%…

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India, UK forge Free Trade Agreement; PM Modi terms it ‘historic milestone’

PM Modi and Keir Starmer (File photos) NEW DELHI: In a significant boost to bilateral relations, India and the United Kingdom have successfully concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and a Double Contribution Convention, marking a significant milestone in their strategic partnership.The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi following a conversation with his…

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