India–New Zealand should push to double bilateral trade in five years; focus on tariff cuts, sectoral ties: GTRI report

India and New Zealand should aim to double their bilateral trade in the next five years, accordint to think tank GTRI. The organization recommends reducing import duties and strengthening partnerships in agriculture, while also calling for more direct flights and easier visa rules. These recommendations came on Sunday as both nations prepare to finalize a…

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Gold and Silver outlook: Holiday-thinned trade may trigger price dip; analysts warn of volatile week

Financial analysts hinted at possible slowdown in gold and silver prices during the week while investors await crucial US economic data. Market activity is expected to be light due to the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays, with key indicators like GDP, housing data, and consumer confidence figures affecting precious metal prices.Trading volumes are likely…

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India-US trade: Exports rebound in November; supply-chain shifts and holiday restocking drive recovery, says GTRI

India’s exports to the US bounced back in November after two months of dip. The rebound was largely supported by supply-chain adjustments and pre-holiday season inventory restocking, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). This recovery came despite the US imposing 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods since August. ‘India Got Out Of…

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Auto market outlook: Strong growth likely in 2026 as policy support offsets rising costs — What the industry expects

India’s automobile industry is set to make a strong debut into 2026, after a record year, with industry volumes expected to rise by around 6–8%. This growth is attributed to policy support such as GST rationalisation, easier monetary conditions and income tax relief, which are expected to improve affordability and keep consumption resilient across vehicle…

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Train travel gets costlier: Indian Railways to earn Rs 600 crore — here is how much your ticket will cost now

Indian Railways on Sunday announced a revised fare structure for passengers that will come into effect from December 26, as part of a fare rationalisation exercise to address rising operational and manpower costs.According to the Railways, the revised fare structure is expected to earn approximately Rs 600 crore in during the current year.Here’s the new…

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