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‘Expect trade deal to be signed in next few weeks and months,’ US Envoy to India Sergio Gor

New Delhi: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has given a positive signal on the signing of the US-India Trade deal saying he hopes that…

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Fake Rs 500 notes surge 20% as counterfeits rise across banking system

Mumbai: Counterfeit currency detection in India’s banking system rose 5.7% to 2,29,746 pieces in 2025-26 from 2,17,396 pieces in the previous year, with fake Rs…

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RBI to hold rates in June; majority now expect hike by year-end: Poll

The Reserve Bank of India will keep its key interest rate unchanged at 5.25% in June, according to most economists in a Reuters poll, although…

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Govt to roll out social security schemes for gig workers; e-Shram integration deadline set for June 22

New Delhi: The government is moving to roll out social security benefits for gig and platform workers, including accident insurance, health coverage, maternity support and…

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RBI warns prolonged West Asia conflict could hit India’s economy

Mumbai: A prolonged West Asia conflict remains the key downside risk to India’s economic outlook even as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) projected real…

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Finance Ministry to review PSBs performance today, Secretary Nagaraju will chair high-level meet

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) will convene a comprehensive review meeting of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) today, with Financial Services Secretary M. Nagaraju chairing…

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India steers boat through a risky channel between war clouds and El Nino

A widening conflict in West Asia, volatile oil prices, the threat of El Nino and an increasingly fragmented global economy are casting a long shadow…

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Reserve Bank’s FY26 income gets Rs 1.69 lakh crore forex boost

MUMBAI: The Indian central bank’s gains from foreign exchange transactions rose 52% to Rs 1.69 lakh crore ($17.70 billion) in the fiscal year ending March,…

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We will invest across the board: Kevan Parekh outlines Apple’s ambition in India

When Kevan Parekh took over from Luca Maestri in January of 2025 for all things accounting and financial planning at Apple, he knew exactly where…

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India, Canada launch trade and investment forum to strengthen economic partnership

India and Canada have unveiled a new trade and investment forum aimed at deepening commercial ties and boosting business engagement between the two countries, following…

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