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India’s forex reserves rise $1.08 billion to $676.237 billion in week ended July 17

India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.08 billion to $676.237 billion in the week ended July 17, according to data released by the Reserve Bank…

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Trump’s 10% tariff blow that could work in India’s favour

India’s exporters may face a higher cost burden from the additional 10% Section 301 tariff imposed by the US, but the move could also create…

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India, Israel conclude second round of trade pact negotiations

New Delhi: The second round of negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement between India and Israel covering multiple issues such as trade in goods…

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Gulf states seen splurging on debt to build new Hormuz bypasses

Traders are preparing for a spike in borrowing from Persian Gulf nations as the region’s oil exporters seek financing to build costly bypasses around the…

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From Bhadohi to Brooklyn: India’s small towns are set to go global

India’s next export success story may not emerge from a large factory on the outskirts of a metro city. It could come from a brassware…

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US Sec 301 tariffs unlikely to hit India’s exports, textiles need close watch, says FIEO chief

New Delhi: India’s exports are unlikely to be significantly impacted by the latest tariffs imposed by the United States, although the textile sector will require…

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India’s private sector growth hits over four-year low

India’s private sector growth eased to over a four-year low as weaker demand and slowing services activity weighed on business expansion, according to a private…

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India to roll out common customer ID for banks, insurers; mutual funds to follow, sources say

MUMBAI, – Indian banks and insurers will launch a common customer identification system in August, with asset managers joining later, two regulatory sources and industry…

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Pronto doubles down on headcam use, to expand recorded home services for AI training
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Pronto doubles down on headcam use, to expand recorded home services for AI training

Home services startup Pronto is scaling up Pronto Verified, its premium booking service in which customers can opt to have household jobs recorded using head…

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Conservation agriculture can boost wheat protein content by up to 12%, improve water efficiency: Study

Conservation agriculture combined with subsurface drip irrigation can significantly improve wheat grain protein content while increasing crop yields and reducing water and nitrogen requirements, according…

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