India-US sign rare earth framework: How the critical minerals pact could benefit New Delhi

India and the US on Tuesday signed a bilateral framework covering the supply, mining and processing of critical minerals and rare earth elements. The agreement was announced by external affairs minister S Jaishankar after bilateral discussions and the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting, where the issue also featured prominently.“We are today signing a bilateral India-US framework…

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Explained: Why Taiwan has overtaken India to become world’s fifth largest stock market

Global investors have sold nearly $24 billion worth of Indian equities so far this year as capital shifted towards the artificial intelligence-driven rally in Taiwan. (AI image) After months of AI-led rallies, Taiwan has finally overtaken India in terms of total stock market valuation, driven largely by the sharp rally in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor…

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India, Canada eye ‘game changer’ deal; aim to triple bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030

India and Canada are looking to fast-track negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement as both countries push to deepen economic engagement and raise bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that negotiations on the trade pact with India could prove transformational for businesses and workers in Canada.“We’re negotiating a…

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Stock Market Live Updates Today: BSE Sensex, Nifty50 may see negative start on fresh US strikes in Iran; brent crude prices rise

Indian equity markets climbed to their highest level in two weeks on Monday after indications of progress in peace discussions between the United States and Iran pushed crude oil prices lower and improved investor sentiment towards riskier assets. US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Washington and Tehran had “largely negotiated” a memorandum of…

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Textile companies look to tap into prospects offered by FTAs | Chennai News

CHENNAI: Free trade agreements offer the Indian textile industry a significant opportunity to expand its share in the EU, UK, and other markets, as they boost competitiveness. Large players, including Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill, Arvind, Welspun Living, Vardhman Textiles, and Pearl Global Industries, have signaled export growth in these markets. Some, such as Trident and…

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