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Indian aluminium sector to stay resilient amidst global trade shi

Indian primary aluminium manufacturers are projected to remain in a healthy profitable state for this fiscal year, countering global trade headwinds, including the recent hike in US tariffs on aluminium imports, according to a report by Crisil Ratings.

2025-05-07T09:29:59.840202+00:00 IST

Reduced tariff under India-UK FTA will boost India’s textile

The Indian textile industry has welcomed the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling it a major step towards expanding India's presence in the lucrative UK market.

2025-05-07T08:29:10.550827+00:00 IST

India’s co-working office supply to increase at CAGR of 21-22%

India's co-working or flexible office or supply will increase at a significant Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21-22 per cent during Financial Year (FY) 2025 FY27 and reach 125 million square feet (msf) by March 2027 for the top six cities, according to a report by ICRA

2025-05-07T08:12:17.416377+00:00 IST

Trump’s new executive orders may hit Indian Pharma exports:Report

The recent executive orders on pharma issued by President Donald Trump are expected to create significant challenges for Indian pharmaceutical companies, especially those operating in the U.S. generic drug market, according to a report by Nuvama Research.

2025-05-07T07:56:11.038931+00:00 IST

Operation Sindoor strong response against terror hubs: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said Operation Sindoor is a strong response by India's armed forces against terror hubs in Pakistan and the government will ensure that every perpetrator of terror is pursued.

2025-05-07T07:55:06.143632+00:00 IST

Cabinet approves expansion of academic and infrastructure capacit

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved expansion of academic and infrastructure capacity of five new IlTs which had been established in Andhra Pradesh , Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir and Karnataka.

2025-05-07T07:47:32.797272+00:00 IST

Cabinet approves national scheme for ITI upgradation and 5 nation

In a major step towards transforming vocational education in India, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the National Scheme for Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Upgradation and the Setting up of five National Centres of Excellence for Skilling as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, an official release added.

2025-05-07T07:16:37.167489+00:00 IST

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World should have a universal regulatory framework for developing

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the growing need for universal regulatory mechanisms to keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

2025-05-07T06:42:54.925530+00:00 IST

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Global Semiconductor sales surge in Q1 (YoY)

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported an 18.8 per cent increase in global semiconductor sales for the first quarter of 2025 as compared with first quarter of 2024. As per the report, March 2025 sales hit a record USD 55.9 billion, up 1.8 per cent from February 2025.

2025-05-07T06:14:03.326410+00:00 IST

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India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) a historic and comprehensive

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA0, signed on Tuesday May 6th 2025, after nearly three years of negotiations, is one of the most comprehensive free trade agreement ever entered into by India.

2025-05-07T04:10:04.698050+00:00 IST

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Nifty, Sensex recover after a decline in opening

Indian stock markets opened in negative but recovered and trading in flat at the time of filing this report on Wednesday after India launched anti-terrorist strikes in Pakistan.

2025-05-07T04:02:28.708599+00:00 IST

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India’s growth cycle likely to improve despite global uncertainty

India's economic growth is on the path to recovery, supported by multiple positive factors, even as global trade uncertainty continues to affect private investments, according to a recent report by HSBC Mutual Fund.

2025-05-07T03:37:04.842409+00:00 IST

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Paytm Achieves EBITDA before ESOP profitability to Rs. 81 Crore

As per the company statement, in the Jan-Mar quarter, Paytm delivered an EBITDA before ESOP profit of Rs 81 crore, demonstrating its ability to generate operating profits before accounting for stock-based expenses.

2025-05-07T03:20:46.322108+00:00 IST

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Indian stock may open lower, GIFT Nifty down 0.27%

Indian stock markets are expected to open lower on Wednesday after the Indian defence forces launched anti-terror strikes targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

2025-05-07T02:42:41.162253+00:00 IST

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USISPF congratulates India, UK for finalising FTA

U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on Tuesday congratulated the governments of India and the United Kingdom on finalising a free trade agreement.

2025-05-06T17:12:29.361431+00:00 IST

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India Inc welcomes UK trade pact, highlights positives of FTA

Indian industry captains have welcomed the signing of India-UK Free Trade Agreement as they feel the pact will immensely be beneficial for Indian exporters looking to enhance their presence in the UK market.

2025-05-06T15:37:29.053527+00:00 IST

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UK says India FTA to slash tariffs on key products

The UK and India have agreed a landmark trade deal which delivers on the UK government's core mission of growing the economy, raising living standards, and putting money in people's pockets, the UK government said in a statement.

2025-05-06T14:45:06.810918+00:00 IST

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UK trade deal will unlock growth, jobs, and innovation: Goyal

In his first statement after the much-awaited India-UK FTA is finalised, Commerce Ministry Piyush Goyal termed the deal to be a future-ready step that will unlock growth, jobs, and innovation in India.

2025-05-06T14:34:42.519130+00:00 IST

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FTA with UK opens huge export opportunities

India and the UK have successfully concluded an ambitious and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA), along with a Double Contribution Convention in a historic deal that will open up massive export opportunities for many labour-intensive sectors in India.

2025-05-06T14:28:27.667545+00:00 IST

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Bilateral trade talks between India US "moving progressively", sa

Piyush Goyal, the Union Commerce and Industry Minister, on Tuesday said that the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States is moving progressively in the right direction.

2025-05-06T13:44:32.876616+00:00 IST

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Chhattisgarh's first AI Datacentre Park inaugurated by CM Sai

Technology services provider RackBank has launched its new AI Datacentre Park in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Spread across 13.5 acres, the new AI Datacentre Park has been built on an initial investment of Rs 1,000 crore which is scalable to Rs 3,000 crore in 5 years, as per a statement from the company.

2025-05-06T13:32:43.199418+00:00 IST