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What Trump tariffs? Russia accounts for more than half of India’s crude oil imports
A sharp cut in Russian crude imports could raise India’s oil import bill, disrupt refinery operations. With Russia’s share in India’s oil imports progressively climbing up, any abrupt shift away from Moscow’s crude appears unlikely in wake of the fresh Trump tariff threat emerging from the US, says Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) in its…
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See Trump’s posts first? Media groups sue over Truth Social’s paid access
TMTG lands in legal trouble US President Donald Trump’s media firm TMTG is facing a legal challenge from press groups in the country, over a new Truth Social service that gives paying customers early access to his posts. The lawsuit seeks to stop Trump from using the platform to release official government information exclusively, while…
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Deficit widens 31.5% to $15bn in July; electronics exports surge 11-fold
Deficit widens 31.5% to $15bn in July, electronics exports surge 11-fold India’s trade gap widened in July as imports grew faster than exports, with the combined merchandise and services deficit rising 31.5% year-on-year to $15.03 billion, according to data released by the commerce ministry.Exports of goods and services rose 13.3% to $80.14 billion in July…
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What can get you hired & at a premium
For IT professionals, the path to higher salaries is changing. The Indian IT sector is in the midst of an employment flux – hiring, firing, and increment trends are fast changing. The advent of artificial intelligence has rendered some roles redundant while also introducing newer job positions for specialised talent.The phase is marked by slower…
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Bill a concern for India, but ‘talks have been reassuring’
The proposed bill would empower US President to levy tariffs on countries that purchase large volumes of crude oil from Russia. India faces the fresh prospect of being levied up to 100% tariffs if the Donald Trump administration is able to get a new Russian sanctions bill cleared and the US President exercises the power…
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Carmakers’ internal data flags fuel contamination concerns; complaint later withdrawn
Since April 1, when E20 became the only petrol available, concerns among consumers have increased. Amid the raging debate on impact of ethanol-blended E20 petrol on cars, internal communications exchanged among auto industry executives reveal concerns on fuel contamination.The rollout of E20 petrol has sparked dissatisfaction among motorists, with hundreds claiming the fuel has lowered…
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MDR on UPI soon? Parliamentary Panel recommends expeditious introduction on high-value transactions
Earlier this week, Parliament cleared amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. A Parliamentary panel has called for the early rollout of a calibrated Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on high-value digital transactions. According to the panel the framework is essential to make the payments ecosystem financially viable and reduce the government’s subsidy burden.Earlier…
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Tata Trusts reacts to N Chandrasekaran’s exit move; panel to select successor
N Chandrasekaran’s decision was prompted by the failure of his proposed extension to receive unanimous approval. (Reuters file photo) In its first reaction to N Chandrasekaran’s move to step down as Tata Sons Chairman, Tata Trusts said it respects the decision. In a statement issued on Thursday, the trust said its nominee directors received an…
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Is gold, silver bull run back? Check outlook on August 13, 2026
MCX Gold has initiated a bullish bias following a breakout from the consolidation. Gold and silver price prediction today: Both gold and silver prices are showing a bullish bias over the last few sessions, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. MCX Gold Price Outlook MCX Gold has initiated a…
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Rupee falls 7 paise to 95.40 against US dollar amid FII selling, geopolitical risks
Rupee began the session in red, falling 7 paise against the greenback Rupee came under pressure in early trade on Thursday, slipping 7 paise to 95.40 against the US dollar amid elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty. The currency opened at 95.40 at the interbank foreign exchange market, after closing the previous session at…