Trade push: India seeks faster Russian clearances as both sides target $100 bn by 2030; pharma and marine approvals on priority

India has asked Russia to fast-track approvals for Indian exporters –including expedited listing of domestic establishments and quicker registration of marine and pharmaceutical products — as part of a broader push to expand two-way trade, the commerce ministry said on Thursday.Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal, currently in Moscow, stressed the need for “confidence-building measures to unlock…

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Market pulse: Is India the contrarian bet against the global AI frenzy? Jefferies explains the ‘reverse AI trade’

India has slipped into the “reverse AI trade” category within emerging markets after an unusually weak year, even as strong domestic inflows prevented a sharper slide, ET reported, citing Chris Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies.In his Greed & Fear note, Wood pointed out that India has lagged the MSCI Emerging Markets Index…

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IPO boom: Large IPOs hit 17x subscription on strong liquidity; what it means for investors

Large public issues, usually known for testing investor appetite, have emerged as the standout theme of India’s 2025 primary market. Contrary to earlier cycles where big IPOs struggled to draw heavy bids, this year has seen large issues attract some of their strongest-ever subscriptions, supported by abundant institutional liquidity and sharper investor selectivity.According to an…

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Chinese retail sales: Slowest growth recorded since August 2024; external instability, domestic pressures & more concerns weigh

China’s consumer spending lost further momentum in October, with official figures showing the weakest pace of retail growth in more than a year.The numbers, released on Friday highlight the difficulty authorities are facing as they try to lift confidence among households still reluctant to spend.According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), retail sales were…

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India’s FTA push: Negotiations with EU, US, Oman, New Zealand, & more ongoing; ‘many more wanting us to start,’ says Goyal

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday outlined India’s ongoing plan to expand its free trade agreement network, saying that discussions are underway with the US, the European Union, New Zealand, Oman, Peru and Chile.Speaking at the CII Partnership Summit 2025, Goyal also highlighted the scope for infrastructure collaboration, stating that the India Trade…

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ED summons: Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani offers to appear ‘virtually’; probe on under FEMA

Anil Ambani is the Reliance Group chairman. Anil Ambani has responded to the Enforcement Directorate‘s summons by requesting to appear via “virtual means” for the Friday meeting. Anil Ambani is the Reliance Group chairman.The 66-year-old business leader’s spokesperson released a statement indicating that Ambani has written to the agency, pledging “full cooperation” in the ongoing…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the outlook for November 14, 2025? Here’s what investors should do

Gold’s intraday technical setup points toward short-term consolidation with a bearish bias. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are showing some bearish bias, and a period of short-term consolidation is likely, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. Here is his strategy for gold investors:Gold futures on MCX…

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