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The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will come into force from October 1, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Saturday. The free trade pact was signed on March 10 this year after nearly 16 years of negotiations.“India-EFTA TEPA to come into effect from…

India’s stock market has slipped to the fourth position among Asia Pacific’s preferred investment destinations, according to the latest Bank of America (BofA) survey cited by The Economic Times. This marks a notable shift from its earlier leadership status, as the benchmark Nifty index remains stuck in a two-month consolidation phase with no clear breakout…

HDFC Bank on Saturday reported a 1.31% decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 16,258 crore for the June 2025 quarter, down from Rs 16,475 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing.On a standalone basis, however, the country’s largest private sector lender posted a net profit of Rs 18,155 crore, compared with…

Niti Aayog has recommended a major policy shift in the country’s global investment landscape, proposing that Chinese entities be allowed to acquire up to a 24% stake in Indian companies without the need for additional security clearance.The move could potentially ease the investment process for firms from the neighbouring country, which currently face lengthy delays…

The Reserve Bank of India may have room to cut policy rates amid weak urban consumption and uncertain global demand, according to a report by ICICI Bank.These trends, combined with easing inflation, could prompt the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to consider lowering the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points as early as August. The…

Karnataka commercial taxes department on Thursday clarified that small vendors in Bengaluru must continue paying Goods and Services Tax (GST) at applicable rates, whether payments are made through digital methods or in cash.It said that irrespective of whether payments are received through Unified Payments Interface (UPI), cash, Point-of-Sale (PoS) machines, or bank transfers, GST would…

Russia oil sanctions: Both Nayara and RIL now confront possible exclusion from EU markets, according to industry experts and analysts. (AI image) Russia oil sanctions impact: Both Nayara Energy and Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) are likely to face challenges from the fresh sanctions imposed by the European Union on Russia oil.The EU introduced its 18th…

India and the United States have concluded the fifth round of negotiations for the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) in Washington. The talks, which took place over four days from July 14 to 17, were led by India’s chief negotiator and special secretary in the department of commerce, Rajesh Agrawal.“The Indian team is coming back,”…

The global cryptocurrency market capitalisation touched a record $4 trillion on Friday, positioning the sector as a major investment option from a fringe class, as per the Coingecko data, cited by Reuters.This fresh milestone comes amid renewed investor optimism, increased institutional inflows, and clearer regulatory signals from major economies. Notably, the US House of Representatives…

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed the “GENIUS Act,” a new law aimed at regulating payment stablecoins, marking a significant step toward bringing legitimacy and oversight to the cryptocurrency industry. The law, officially titled “Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins,” represents a major policy shift for digital assets in the US. The…