Indian stock markets opened on flat but on a positive note on Thursday as geopolitical tensions eased and investors adopted a wait-and-watch approach ahead of the US tariff deadline on July 9.
In a historic move, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a significant reduction in electricity tariffs across the state, marking a first in Maharashtra's history.
Taiwan's manufacturing business sentiment weakened for the fourth consecutive month in May, reaching its lowest level in 29 months. The primary cause, according to the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER), was uncertainty over America's tariff policy, as reported by Focus Taiwan.
Indian stock markets witnessed a strong rally on Tuesday opening session after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, bringing some relief to global investors amid recent geopolitical tensions.
Government sources emphasised that India's national interests will remain paramount in ongoing negotiations, even as both nations work intensively to reach an interim deal before the deadline expires
Given that India has much higher tariffs than those imposed by the US, the impending bilateral trade agreement -- that would reduce tariffs-- is set to increase the US's exports to India more than vice versa, according to an analysis by Crisil.
Farmer unions and apple growers from Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand have jointly declared a nationwide strike on July 9 to protest against the possible inclusion of agricultural produce under a zero-tariff framework reportedly being discussed between India and the Uni
The US Federal Reserve on Thursday morning (IST) decided to keep its benchmark interest rates unchanged at 4.25-4.50 per cent, maintaining its cautious stance amid evolving economic conditions.
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to keep benchmark interest rate unchanged at a range of 4.25 to 4.5 percent, amid ongoing trade policy shifts and growing pressure from President Donald Trump, The Hill reported.
Harish Chauhan, convener of the Himachal Pradesh Sanyukt Kisan Manch, in a conversation with ANI, issued a sharp warning and said that it will be a death warrant for apple growers.
Amid tariff war with US, China increases its exports to other countries like India, European Union (EU), and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as per the May trade data, stated a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
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