“We are both equally committed to working to expand trade and commerce between the two countries,” Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. Screengrab: YouTube/Piyush Goyal India and the U.S. share an equal commitment towards expanding trade and commerce between the two countries, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, while adding that there could…
In the past four sessions, the yellow metal has dropped by $204.1, or 4.84 per cent, from $4,213.6 an ounce recorded on November 12. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto Gold and silver prices fell sharply in futures trade on Tuesday, extending their losing streak for the third consecutive day as fading hopes of a interest rate…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday (November 18, 2025) due to emergence of profit-taking in-tandem with a weak trend in global equity markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 292.95 points to 84,658 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty…
Image for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for second quarter (July to September) would be 7.5% or more due to the consumption boost following Goods & Services Tax (GST) rate cut said the research department of State Bank of India (SBI) on Tuesday (November 18,…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee weakened 8 paise to 88.67 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Tuesday (November 18, 2025) as equity market faced selling pressure amid global trade related uncertainties. A weak American currency, lower crude oil prices and some inflow of foreign capital…
India’s sugar consumption is estimated at around 29 million tons, which could allow New Delhi to export 2 million to 2.5 million tons of sugar in the new season. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters India’s sugar production has gathered pace, with mills producing 1.05 million metric tons of sugar since the 2025/26 season began on…
The government has tightened controls on platinum jewellery imports by shifting them from the ‘free’ category to ‘restricted’, requiring importers to obtain licences | Photo Credit: The government has imposed import restrictions on certain platinum jewellery, to be in force till April next year, to check “bad actors” misusing free trade agreements (FTAs). The DGFT,…
Dr. Arvind Panagariya, Chairman 16th Finance Commission. File | Photo Credit: Sandeep Saxena New Delhi The Sixteenth Finance Commission (16th FC), chaired by economist Arvind Panagariyam, has submitted its report to the President of India, the office of the President announced on Monday (November 17, 2025). The primary task of the successive Finance Commissions, including…
Gold imports grew nearly 200% in October 2025 to $14.7 billion from $4.9 billion in October 2024. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters India’s trade deficit surged 141% in October 2025 to $21.8 billion due to surging imports, driven in large part by a festival-related jump in gold imports, and subdued merchandise exports, official data showed….
Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee pared intraday losses to settle 3 paise higher at 88.63 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Monday (November 17, 2025), tracking firm domestic equity markets and lower global crude oil prices. However, a strong greenback against major currencies overseas and foreign fund outflows weighed on the…
