‘Preferential access over competitors’: Piyush Goyal says first phase of India-US trade deal likely by next month

‘Preferential access over competitors’: Piyush Goyal says first phase of India-US trade deal likely by next month

India-US trade deal: Sharing an important update on discussions for the much-anticipated India-US trade deal, Commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that the first tranche could be finalised as early as next month.India and the US are making rapid progress towards resolving the remaining issues in their proposed interim trade arrangement, with both countries…

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India leads among immigrant founders of US billion-dollar startups

India leads among immigrant founders of US billion-dollar startups

Indian entrepreneurs have emerged as the largest immigrant group behind America’s billion-dollar startup ecosystem, founding or co-founding 96 US unicorns, according to a new study that underscores the growing influence of Indian talent on the world’s biggest innovation economy.The report by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) found that immigrants have founded or co-founded…

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Small Indian companies are making big mark in AI, 28 firms add $47 billion in value

Small Indian companies are making big mark in AI, 28 firms add $47 billion in value

Smaller Indian companies linked to data centers and Artificial Intelligence infrastructure have become some of the biggest stock market winners in 2026, though India does not have many major AI software or semiconductor companies. $47 billion added by AI infrastructure firms in India, report finds (Unsplash/Repersentative) (Unsplash) These companies are benefiting from the huge amount…

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Gold exchange boom: Old jewellery swaps rise up to 60% as record prices reshape buying habits

Gold exchange boom: Old jewellery swaps rise up to 60% as record prices reshape buying habits

Old gold exchange transactions at jewellery stores have surged by as much as 60% year-on-year as soaring gold prices encourage consumers to use existing jewellery to fund fresh purchases, according to an ET report citing industry executives.The report said exchange-led purchases now account for almost half of sales at leading jewellery chains. The trend has…

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'Will reach $100bn in mutual trade': Putin calls India 'reliable partner', hails PM Modi's leadership

‘Will reach $100bn in mutual trade’: Putin calls India ‘reliable partner’, hails PM Modi’s leadership

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed confidence that bilateral trade between India and Russia will reach USD 100 billion in the coming years, highlighting growing cooperation in energy, investments and other strategic sectors.Speaking at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin praised India’s economic growth and described New Delhi as a reliable partner, while…

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Centre eases FPI norms, offers tax relief to attract foreign capital

Centre eases FPI norms, offers tax relief to attract foreign capital

The central government on Friday announced a series of measures aimed at attracting foreign investments, including easier investment norms for foreign individuals in Indian equities, expanded investment options for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), and tax-free income on government securities with effect from April 1, 2026. The Union ministry of finance said further reforms have been…

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