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Asian markets slip: Tariff talks cloud investor sentiment; US-China talks cast shadow

AI-generated representative image Asian markets broadly declined on Tuesday, as initial optimism surrounding newly proposed trade agreements with Japan and the European Union by US President Donald Trump began to fade. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped nearly 0.7 per cent to 40,725.23, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 edged down 0.3 per cent to 8,670.50. South Korea’s Kospi…

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Tensions escalate at Sona BLW: Cease-and-desist notice issued to Rani Kapur; late Sunjay Kapur’s mother accused of spreading ‘malafide’ information

Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) has issued a cease-and-desist notice to Rani Kapur, mother of former chairman Sunjay Kapur, demanding she stop disseminating unlawful and defamatory information, according to informed sources, quoted by Economic Times.The notice demands Rani withdraw her July 24 letter to the board, shareholders and stakeholders within 24 hours. The company…

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Saudi Arabia’s PIF named most valuable and fastest-growing sovereign wealth fund brand in 2025 | World News

PIF achieved a 62.9 Brand Strength Index score with an A+ rating, ranking second among sovereign wealth funds in 2025/ Image: PIF TL;DR PIF tops global SWF rankings with $1.2B brand value and fastest growth. BlackRock leads asset managers, followed by JP Morgan and Vanguard. PIF’s strength is driven by strategic investments, branding, and governance…

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Startups raise Rs 44,000 cr from public markets in FY25, twice private capital

BENGALURU: India’s venture-backed startups raised over Rs 44,000 crore ($5.3 billion) from public markets in FY25, more than double the late-stage capital they secured from private investors during the same period, according to The Rainmaker Group’s RainGauge Index FY25 Annual Update. The data points to a decisive shift in the startup funding lifecycle with IPOs,…

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Rare earth trade ban: China’s curbs may disrupt India’s output, exports in 5 sectors, say SBI economists

China’s decision to ban exports of certain rare earth elements could disrupt India’s domestic production and exports in at least five core sectors, including transport equipment, basic metals, machinery, construction, and electronics, according to a new report from economists at the State Bank of India (SBI).The report pegged India’s rare earth and compound imports at…

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