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Economy on growth path despite global uncertainties

30-04-2025

Forecasters are revising global growth estimates downwards amidst fear of continuing policy uncertainties amidst trade protectionism. Despite the risk posed by global headwinds, the domestic economy continues to show signs of resilience backed by domestic drivers.

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BTA negotiations: India, US eyeing ‘early mutual wins’

30-04-2025

India and the US are exploring opportunities for an interim trade arrangement in goods to secure an "early mutual wins" ahead of finalising the first phase of the proposed bilateral trade agreement by fall of this year. u
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‘India in reasonably good spot’

30-04-2025

India is in a reasonably good spot despite global headwinds and retail investors should stay invested for long market volatility notwithstanding, Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Tuesday.

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Sustained FII fund inflows restrict market pessimism

30-04-2025

Geopolitical tensions not only distress policymakers, but they also make domestic investors worry about their investments, and the economy. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty settled marginally higher in a volatile trade on Tuesday as investors turned cautious amid concerns over geopolitical tensions.

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Akshaya Tritiya: Gold demand remains strong as high returns attract buyers

30-04-2025

Gold demand in India is expected to remain strong during Akshaya Tritiya this year, despite the surge in prices, as buyers are drawn by the high returns seen over the past two years. Experts say that despite a surge in rates, there will be accelerated consumer interest in the yellow metal with people moving towards lightweight and studded jewellery.

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Pvt sector capex likely to dip 25% to `4.88L cr in FY26

30-04-2025

Intended capital expenditure of the private corporate sector is estimated to decline by about 25% to Rs 4.88 lakh crore in 2025-26 from Rs 6.56 lakh crore in FY25, said a government survey report released on Tuesday.

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Stainless steel industry urges govt to take measures to protect domestic players

30-04-2025

The domestic stainless steel industry has urged the government to take preventive measures like safeguard duties to protect the interests of the local players. The Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) said the sharp increase in finished steel imports is a significant threat to the stability of India's stainless steel industry. Local manufacturers, already grappling with high input costs and market volatility, are now facing intensified competition from cheap imports.

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68 killed in US strike on migrant centre: Houthis

29-04-2025

US military airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, have resulted in the deaths of dozens of people and has left many more injured, according to reports from Houthi-affiliated media, Al Jazeera reported. The attacks claimed the lives of at least eight individuals around the city, while a separate strike on a migrant detention centre killed at least 68, Houthi media stated on Monday.

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Car rampage suspect charged with murder; Canada mourns dead

29-04-2025

A 30-year-old man was charged with multiple counts of murder on allegations he killed 11 people when he rammed a crowd of people at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver, as hundreds attended vigils across the city for the victims and the Canadian prime minister visited the site on the eve of a federal election.

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Outage hits Spain, Portugal & France, throws life out of gear

29-04-2025

A blackout brought much of Spain, Portugal and parts of France to a standstill Monday, halting subway and railway trains, cutting phone service and shutting down traffic lights and ATM machines for the 50 million people who live across the Iberian Peninsula.

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Israel targeting aid workers in Gaza: Palestinians to UN court

29-04-2025

A Palestinian diplomat told the United Nations' top court on Monday that Israel is killing and displacing civilians and targeting aid workers in Gaza, in a case that Israel criticized as part of its "systematic persecution and delegitimisation."

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RBI chief woos US industry, says India offers ‘excellence’

28-04-2025

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has invited US industry to invest in India, stressing that India offers a policy ecosystem that is transparent, rule-based, and forward-looking–an ideal setting for long-term and productive investments. “As the world’s fastest-growing major economy, India is not just a destination for investment – it is a partner in prosperity.