India needs to be ‘very careful and clever’ in US trade deal talks, says Raghuram Rajan; flags farm import risk

India needs to be ‘very careful and clever’ in US trade deal talks, says Raghuram Rajan; flags farm import riskFormer Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan has cautioned that India needs to be “very careful and clever” while negotiating trade agreements with the United States, especially in sectors like agriculture where developed economies provide…

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India growth outlook: Economy in good shape, but faster growth needs infra push and trade deals, says Sanjeev Sanyal

India’s economy is performing well but needs continued investment in infrastructure, trade agreements coming through, and ease of doing business to accelerate growth, Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, said on Friday.“So we are in good shape, but can we grow faster? Yes, but for that, we will need to…

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Guyana oil block fight: Chevron clears $53 billion Hess deal after Paris arbitration, gains entry into Exxon-led Guyana field

Chevron has completed its $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corp, securing a stake in one of the world’s most lucrative oil fields, after winning a key arbitration ruling in Paris. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) cleared the way for Chevron to join Exxon Mobil and China’s CNOOC in Guyana’s massive Stabroek Block, ending a…

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India’s energy milestone: Half of power capacity now from non-fossil sources; clean energy capacity driven by developers

India has reached a major climate milestone by achieving 50 % of its installed power generation capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, five years ahead of its 2030 target under the Paris Agreement, signed in December 2015.As per official sources cited by PTI, non-fossil fuel sources now make up half of India’s total power generation capacity…

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ELSS funds: Go-to scheme for tax saving loses traction as new tax regime picks favour; Rs 1,600 crore outflows in Q1 FY26

Once a go-to choice for tax-saving investments, equity-linked savings schemes (ELSS) are slowly slipping off investors’ radar. More taxpayers are pulling out of the ELSS as they are switching to a new tax regime, which provides no tax benefits under section 80C, according to an ET report.Data for the first quarter of FY26 reveals net…

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Energy efficiency push: Electronic appliances to soon carry detailed labels for transparency; what it means for you

Consumers will soon be able to verify star rating claims on electronic appliances such as air-conditioners, refrigerators, televisions, and washing machines, as they will carry detailed energy efficiency labels aimed to help people make informed choices.According to people familiar with the development,the updated labels are a part of the upcoming ‘Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance…

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