India's growth remains strong, but trade barriers threaten 2047 goal: WTO

India Trade Policy Reforms: India’s growth remains strong, but trade barriers threaten 2047 goal: WTO

India will need to address structural challenges such as high trade costs, regulatory complexity, infrastructure gaps and barriers to deeper global integration if it is to achieve its ambition of becoming a developed nation by 2047, according to the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) latest Trade Policy Review (TPR) report.The report said India remained the fastest-growing…

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Russia, Latin American suppliers to rescue: India’s Middle East oil imports dip in April-June on Hormuz disruptions

Russia, Latin American suppliers to rescue: India’s Middle East oil imports dip in April-June on Hormuz disruptions

Crude imports from the Middle East fell about 27% to 1.55 million barrels per day during the April-June period. (PTI photo of oil tanker) India increased its crude oil purchases from Russia and Latin America during the April-June quarter, while imports from the Middle East declined as supplies through the Strait of Hormuz were constrained…

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US stock market today: AI stocks extend rally; Brent crude prices go above $90

US stock market today: AI stocks extend rally; Brent crude prices go above $90

Artificial intelligence-related stocks remained the primary drivers of the market, building on the previous session’s recovery after suffering sharp declines last week. US stock market today: Wall Street extended its gains on Tuesday, supported by another strong rally in shares of chipmakers and other companies that have benefited from the artificial intelligence boom. Artificial intelligence-related…

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The future of flying? US moves to fast-track air taxis, supersonic planes and drone expansion

Air Taxis: The future of flying? US moves to fast-track air taxis, supersonic planes and drone expansion

Air taxi (representative image) The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is stepping up efforts to support the deployment of air taxis, supersonic passenger aircraft, drones and commercial space launches, as it looks to modernise aviation regulations and accelerate the adoption of next-generation technologies.Speaking to Reuters at the Farnborough International Airshow, FAA deputy administrator Chris Rocheleau…

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Another oil shock loading for India? How Red Sea route disruptions may hit not only Saudi, but also Russian crude supply

Another oil shock loading for India? How Red Sea route disruptions may hit not only Saudi, but also Russian crude supply

Like the Strait of Hormuz, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a strategically important maritime shipping route. In March 2026, India was faced with an unprecedented oil supply and price shock. Four months from then, India has managed to successfully secure its crude supplies through a diversified procurement basket relying mainly on Russian crude to tide…

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SBI Funds Management listing makes some employees crorepatis; stock debuts at 7% premium to IPO price

SBI Funds Management listing makes some employees crorepatis; stock debuts at 7% premium to IPO price

SBI Funds Management entered the stock market after attracting robust institutional demand. SBI Funds Management stock listing: Years of employee stock ownership at SBI Funds Management is poised to generate multi-crore wealth for several executives as the country’s largest asset management company enters the stock market. Based on the IPO issue price of Rs 574…

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'Direct violation': Canada vows to protect workers after Trump slaps 50% tariffs on select goods

‘Direct violation’: Canada vows to protect workers after Trump slaps 50% tariffs on select goods

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday said that US President Donald Trump‘s decision to impose fresh 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods is a “direct violation” of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).He further said that the government would continue to support the country’s workers, businesses and families. His remarks came after Trump’s latest tariffs targeted…

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Rupee slips 6 paise against US dollar in early trade

Rupee slips 6 paise against US dollar in early trade

Rupee depreciated 6 paise to 96.42 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday pressured by heightened geopolitical tensions, a stronger US dollar and elevated crude oil prices.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened at 96.41 and slipped to 96.42, compared with its previous close of 96.36 against the greenback, according…

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