India-US trade deal: ‘Close to making a deal with India,’ says Donald Trump; US President releases tariff letters for countries

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the States was “close to making a deal with India” after he announced new tariffs for 14 nations, including Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh, South Korea, and Japan, set to take effect on August 1.“We’ve spoken to everybody. …it’s all done. I told you we’ll make some…

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Over 60% of all 3-wheelers sold in June are EVs

CHENNAI: Electric vehicle penetration in three wheeler retails hit 60.2% in June 2025, up from 55.5% in the year-ago month. According to the latest auto retail data from the Federation of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, EV penetration in two wheeler retails hit 7.3% in June, up from just under 6% in the year ago period. EV…

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Fintechs must drive financial inclusion: Financial services secretary

M Nagaraju, secretary of department of financial services NEW DELHI: Fintech companies should go beyond urban markets and play a role in driving financial inclusion across the country by developing offline payment systems, voice-authorised tools, improving connectivity as well as cross-border payment capabilities, enhancing cybersecurity and integrating AI and better app safety for user convenience,…

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Sebi study flags high-risk trading trend: 91% individual traders posted net losses in FY25, turnover dips after Oct 2024 curbs, but volumes still high vs two years ago

The frenzy in India’s equity derivatives markets has continued to punish small investors, with 91% of individual traders losing money during the financial year 2024–25, according to a new Sebi report released on Monday.This high failure rate comes despite regulatory efforts to rein in speculative activity. Sebi’s own data shows that October 2024’s reforms, aimed…

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China’s rare earth exports clampdown: Curbs backfire as local magnet makers reel from demand collapse; revenues plunge and inventories pile up despite US deal

China’s export restrictions on rare earths have disrupted the global auto supply chain, forced production halts by carmakers, and pushed US President Donald Trump back to the negotiating table—but at home, the curbs have dealt a fresh blow to struggling Chinese magnet makers.Beijing imposed the restrictions in April in retaliation for US tariffs, severely impacting…

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Drone industry growth outlook: India’s manufacturing potential may hit $23 billion by 2030; Defence and agri sectors seen as key drivers, says Nexgen report

India’s drone industry could help unlock up to $23 billion in manufacturing potential by 2030, driven by fast-growing demand from sectors such as defence, agriculture, logistics and infrastructure, according to a new report released by Nexgen Exhibitions.The report, based on a survey of 150 drone companies across 15 Indian cities, highlights a sharp rise in…

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