NEW DELHI: India’s trade in apparel and home textiles with the United Kingdom is set for significant growth, with volumes expected to double over the next five to six years, according to a report by credit rating agency ICRA.The projected surge is attributed to the recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries,…
India’s coal imports in FY25, saw a modest decline of 1.7%, with total shipments falling to 263.56 million tonnes (MT) from 268.24 MT the previous year, according to data compiled by mjunction services ltd.Non-coking coal imports over the period stood at 167.10 MT in FY25 against the 175.96 MT in 2023-24. Coking coal imports also…
The securities and exchange board of India (Sebi) has tightened rules around private debt placements by making the electronic book platform compulsory for all issues of Rs 20 crore or more. The move is aimed at improving transparency and streamlining the fundraising process.Previously, the electronic book mechanism was only mandatory for issues of Rs 50…
India imposed sweeping restrictions on imports from Bangladesh via land ports, a move that could disrupt goods worth $770 million, nearly 42 per cent of total bilateral imports, a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), a trade-focused think tank said.The Union ministry of commerce and industry announced the restrictions on Saturday, after a…
US Federal reserve (File photo taken from X handle) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced on Friday a planned workforce reduction of approximately 10 per cent over the coming years, according to a staff memo reported by AFP. Though the Federal Reserve operates independently, generating revenue from interest on securities and supervisory fees rather than…
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) to support early-stage climate-tech startups in India.The partnership aims to provide these startups with access to funding, mentorship, and growth opportunities.Under the agreement, GEAPP will launch the Energy…
The recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom is expected to enhance bilateral trade, with projected annual growth of around 15 per cent until calendar year 2030, according to a report by credit rating and research agency CareEdge.India and the UK signed the FTA on May 6, 2025, concluding nearly…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) resolved a total of 4,239 investor complaints through its online grievance redressal platform, SCORES, in the month of April, the market regulator said in a public notice on Friday.During the month, Sebi received 4,341 new complaints. As a result, the total number of unresolved complaints stood at…
Gold prices to see market correction in short term (AI-generated image) Gold prices are expected to fluctuate between $3,050 and $3,250 per ounce in the second quarter of 2025, according to a report by ICICI Bank Global Markets, while suggesting a short-term correction of declining prices.After rising nearly 25 per cent during January to April…
NEW DELHI: India’s chemical industry is well-positioned to capitalise on ongoing disruptions in European chemical operations, according to a recent analysis by B&K Securities, as reported by news agency ANI. The report highlights that high operational costs across the EU27 have eroded production efficiency, opening a window for Indian chemical manufacturers to expand their presence…
