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DGFT updates import policy to match customs tariff changes in budget 2025

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the commerce ministry, on Monday notified changes to align India’s import policy schedule with modifications made in the Customs Tariff through Budget 2025, particularly in the segment of precious metals. The move aims to ensure consistency between customs duty structures and regulatory frameworks for imports, PTI news…

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Centre issues draft rules to delicense lower segment of 6 GHz band for indoor use

The Centre has released draft rules proposing the delicensing of the lower segment of the 6 GHz band for unlicensed indoor use. The move, which applies to the 5925–6425 MHz frequency band, is aimed at enabling next-generation Wi-Fi technologies and supporting data-heavy applications.According to the draft, no authorisation or frequency assignment will be required for…

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India’s EV growth trails Southeast Asia, Latam as global sales hit new high: IEA

BENGALURU: Electric vehicle (EV) sales surged globally to over 17 million units in 2024, but India’s adoption continues to lag behind peer economies despite modest gains, the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Global EV Outlook 2025 showed.India’s EV penetration reached around 2% of total car sales last year, with nearly 100,000 electric cars sold. In contrast,…

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Rasna acquires Jumpin brand from Hershey’s India, eyes Rs 1,000 crore revenue in two years

NEW DELHI: Instant beverage makerRasna announced on Monday its acquisition of the Jumpin brand from Hershey’s India, marking its entry into the ready-to-drink market. While the financial details of the deal remain undisclosed, independent valuations place the brand’s worth at Rs 350 crore.According to Rasna Chairman Piruz Khambatta, the company has acquired only the brand…

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US markets open lower, Dow plunges over 250 points amid Moody’s downgrade and debt concerns

US stock marketstoday: US stock markets opened sharply lower on Monday after Moody’s downgraded the country’s sovereign credit rating, citing concerns over escalating federal debt and long-term fiscal slippage.The downgrade rattled investor confidence, triggering broad-based selling across equities and lifting market volatility.At the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 288.77 points or 0.68…

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