This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. India and the UK are set to sign a wide-ranging free trade agreement on Thursday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s London visit, unlocking major tariff cuts and service sector benefits after three years of negotiations. The pact promises gains for exporters, professionals and businesses on…
Early earnings trends for the June quarter showed sluggish revenue and profit growth, excluding a one-time gain reported by Reliance Industries (RIL).According to an ET report, growth momentum has slowed to its lowest in at least nine quarters, largely due to muted performance from key sectors like banking, finance, FMCG, and IT.Among 186 companies that…
Yes Bank on Saturday reported a 59% year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 801 crore for the June quarter of FY26, buoyed by strong gains from treasury operations and a sharp uptick in non-core income.The private sector lender said its other income surged 46% to Rs 1,752 crore, while treasury income swung to a…
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…
India is set to increase its presence in the United States market. This is due to changes in Washington’s tariff policies. Niti Aayog reports India will gain competitiveness in many product categories. The US has higher import tariffs on countries like China and Mexico. This creates an opportunity for Indian exporters. India’s merchandise exports and…
Gold prices are expected to remain firm in the upcoming week, supported by heightened global risk aversion, sustained weakness in the US dollar index, and a series of trade-related developments as key supporting factors, analysts said.They further added that investors will be focusing on key US data releases, including Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) and retail…
NEW DELHI: India’s education system continues to struggle with critical gaps in foundational literacy and numeracy, teacher training and financing, even as it shows consistent gains in gender parity, school completion rates and digital infrastructure. As per the 2025 Unesco SDG 4 scorecard, the country remains off-track in upper secondary and tertiary participation, lags behind…
Gold rose – putting it on track for a 2% weekly gain – as President Donald Trump said some US trading partners would face tariffs from Aug 1. Bullion rose 0.5% to around $3,340 an ounce on Friday as investors weighed the latest trade comments from the president, who said the administration will start sending…
RIL share price: Reliance Industries shares, which have remained largely flat over the past year, could find a catalyst in the company’s first-quarter earnings next month, global brokerage CLSA said in a note.“Reliance Industries is entering an exciting period, beginning with its 1QFY26 earnings, where we expect to see notable improvements in KPIs across its…
NEW DELHI: Bypolls were held on June 19 for five Assembly seats across Gujarat, Kerala, West Bengal, and Punjab, and counting took place on June 23. The contests saw a mix of gains and setbacks for national and regional parties. Here’s a state-wise breakdown: Kerala: Congress’ UDF wins Nilambur in big blow to LDF In…