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The stock markets are set for action-packed week, with investor focus locked on the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) policy decision, Q1 earnings from key companies, and evolving developments around US tariffs. According to market observers, foreign investor activity and global equity trends will also steer sentiment, with added volatility from geopolitical and macroeconomic triggers.Markets…

Trump’s assertion about assisting Pakistan in building huge oil reserves for potential exports to India appears overly optimistic. (AI image) Harsh Goenka, chairman of RPG Enterprises has mocked US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Pakistan may one day sell oil to India. Trump has said that America will help Pakistan build ‘massive oil reserves’ such…

Businesses are expressing worry about potential order cancellations from American clients, given the 25% duty on Indian products, which exceeds rates for rival nations like Bangladesh, Pakistan and Vietnam, alongside an additional penalty causing uncertainty.During discussions with commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal, various sector representatives, including textiles, steel, engineering and agriculture, reportedly requested swift…

NEW DELHI: Seven out of the top 10 highest-valued firms experienced a collective reduction of Rs 1.35 lakh crore in market value last week. The BSE benchmark decreased by 863.18 points, equivalent to 1.05 per cent.The collective market value reduction of Rs 1,35,349.93 crore affected TCS, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Infosys,…

As US President Donald Trump announced penalties on India in addition to a 25 per cent tariff- citing, in part, India’s trade ties with Russia- analysts warn the moving away could come at a significant cost. According to estimates, India’s import bill could rise by $9–11 billion if it is forced to pivot away from…

India has significantly ramped up its crude oil imports from the United States during President Donald Trump’s second term, marking a major shift in its energy sourcing strategy, according to official trade data, reported ANI- quoting sources. Imports of US crude rose over 50 per cent in the first half of 2025 compared to the…

NEW DELHI: In a bid to address the longstanding confusion over speed limits, the road transport ministry has proposed that the Centre set the speed limits for NHs and expressways while states can do so for state highways and other roads. In a slew of amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act, the ministry has also…

Brent crude prices could climb to $80 per barrel in the coming months amid escalating tensions between the United States and Russia, predicts oil market analysts. The forecast came after US President Donald Trump issued a deadline for Russia to end the war in Ukraine, threatening additional sanctions and secondary tariffs of up to 100%…

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned net sellers in the Indian equity market in July, pulling out Rs 17,741 crore amid rising global trade tensions. According to data from NSDL, this marked the first month of net outflows after three straight months of positive inflows between April and June.The reversal in trend was driven by heavy…

VARANASI: Amid the tariff stalemate with the USA, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday sent a strong message to the world that protecting India’s economic interest was paramount.Speaking in his parliamentary constituency on Saturday, the PM emphasised that the “top priority of the government remains the welfare of farmers, small industries and employment for youth.”…