Rare earth elements: China’s grip on critical metals and why the world depends on them – Explained

India’s ambitions in electronics, electric vehicles (EVs), and clean energy may face critical challenges due to its limited domestic production of rare earth elements (REEs), despite holding sizable reserves. China continues to dominate the global REE supply chain, controlling over 90 per cent of the world’s processing and magnet-making capacity, reported ET.Rare earths, 17 elements…

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‘Stop saving Fake $’: Rich Dad author Robert Kiyosaki warns of ‘biggest crash in history’; urges investors to embrace gold, silver and Bitcoin

File photo: Personal finance author Robert Kiyosaki (Picture credit: X/@theRealKiyosaki) Personal finance author Robert Kiyosaki has once again raised alarm over the state of the global financial system, urging investors to abandon fiat currencies and instead turn to real assets like gold, silver, and Bitcoin. In a fresh social media post on X, the Rich…

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India-UK free trade pact: Tariff cuts, job access and market openings – Who gains what from the deal?

This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. India and the UK are set to sign a wide-ranging free trade agreement on Thursday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s London visit, unlocking major tariff cuts and service sector benefits after three years of negotiations. The pact promises gains for exporters, professionals and businesses on…

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‘Always, zero tariffs to…’: Donald Trump says US willing to lower tariff rates for major countries – this condition needs to be fulfilled

Trump said that the US will always focus on having zero tariffs on its products. (AI image) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he is willing to lower tariff rates for countries that will open their markets to America. Trump’s comments come at a time when countries are fast-tracking trade deal negotiations with…

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ED alleges Rs 1,654 crore FDI breach at Flipkart-owned Myntra

BENGALURU: The Enforcement Directorate has filed a formal complaint against Myntra Designs Pvt Ltd and its related entities for allegedly violating India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) norms under the guise of wholesale operations.The complaint, filed under Section 16(3) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (Fema), 1999, alleged contraventions to the tune of Rs 1,654.35 crore…

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ED files Fema case against Myntra over Rs 1,654 crore FDI violation; disguised multi-brand retail as wholesale, company responds

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a complaint under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (Fema), 1999 against Myntra Designs Private Limited (Myntra), its related entities, and directors for alleged FDI violations worth Rs 1,654.35 crore, the agency announced Wednesday.The action was initiated by the ED’s Bengaluru Zonal Office based on credible inputs that…

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Indian Railways ticketing rules: Emergency quota rules tightened; same-day requests barred

This is an Ai-generated image, used for representational purposes only. The Indian Railways has issued a new circular revising its emergency quota (EQ) guidelines, requiring all requests to be submitted at least a day before travel.The move, aimed at ensuring timely chart preparation and avoiding operational delays, follows recent changes in reservation chart timings and…

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‘Aggressive US pressure can force…’: GTRI warns India against one-sided trade deal; says don’t fall into same trap’ as Indonesia

GTRI emphasised that the US-Indonesia agreement should serve as a cautionary example for India. (AI image) India-US trade deal: America’s trade agreement with Indonesia is ‘one-sided’ and India should look to avoid falling into the same trap, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has warned. Even as the two countries continue discussions amid US President…

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Russia oil trouble hits: Shipowners and oil traders avoiding Russia-backed Nayara Energy in India; impact after EU sanctions

Shipbrokers, vessel operators have become hesitant to engage with Nayara this week. (AI image) European Union’s latest round of sanctions on Russian oil have already begun to hit a refinery in India. Oil companies and vessel operators are distancing themselves from India’s Nayara Energy Ltd., following the European Union’s recent sanctions that specifically targeted the…

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Paytm share price today: One 97 Communications stock up over 3%; fintech platform posts Rs 122 crore profit

The 28% year-on-year operational revenue growth was attributed to increased subscription-based merchants. Paytm share price today: One 97 Communications, Paytm’s parent firm, saw its stock price increase by 3.5% on Wednesday, reaching a new 52-week peak of Rs 1,090 on BSE. The share price rise comes on the back of the company achieving a significant…

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