India is pushing to expand its preferential trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc as part of efforts to scale up trade and investment ties with Latin America, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday, signalling a broader reset in economic engagement with the region, PTI reported. Speaking at Ficci’s India-Brazil Business Forum, Goyal … Read more
India’s pharmaceutical exports rose 9.4 per cent in 2024–25 to $30.47 billion, with the industry targeting double-digit growth in 2026–27 amid efforts to expand global market access, the commerce ministry said on Saturday, PTI reported. Issues related to pharmaceutical exports were discussed during a Chintan Shivir held in Ahmedabad between government officials and industry representatives, … Read more
Before you make the decision on which asset class to invest in, experts believe it’s prudent to look at historical data. (AI image) Gold and silver have delivered eye-popping returns over the last one year. In contrast, Sensex and Nifty have delivered a muted performance. Gold and silver have already delivered an exceptional run over … Read more
Union minister Pralhad Joshi (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Union minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said the Centre will study the recent US Supreme Court ruling on tariffs before making any official statement, stressing that the matter will be handled by the Piyush Goyal-led commerce ministry and Jaishankar’s ministry of external affairs (MEA).Speaking to reporters here, … Read more
TOI correspondent from Washington: In an extraordinary and unprecedented attack on a storied 236-year old institution that predates the arrival in America of his forbears by almost a century, President Donald Trump has accused the US Supreme Court of being swayed by foreign interests after it struck down his “liberation day” tariffs in a 6-3 … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during a joint press meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday set a target to raise bilateral trade to $20 billion within five years and signed key agreements in areas including rare earth minerals, digital … Read more
As weekend approaches, bank customers need to verify the holiday calendar before visiting branches, as bank closures in India depend on national holidays, state-specific festivals, and the weekly schedule mandated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). While some Saturdays are working days, others are designated holidays, making it important to confirm branch availability in … Read more
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in New Delhi on Saturday, with a focus on strengthening cooperation in critical minerals, boosting trade ties, and advancing strategic supply chain partnerships. The visit comes amid India’s push to reduce dependence on China, which dominates global rare … Read more
Mumbai: Nearly three years after splitting from its Silicon Valley parent Sequoia Capital, Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India and Southeast Asia) has raised $1.3 billion for a clutch of funds to bet on startup founders building in India and the Asia-Pacific region. The capital will be deployed across three funds-India seed, India venture … Read more
Qualcomm and Tata Electronics partner to manufacture automotive modules in India New Delhi: Tata Electronics has joined Qualcomm Technologies’ global network of module manufacturing partners to produce advanced automotive module products in India, securing a key anchor customer for its upcoming $3 billion semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Jagiroad in Assam. Through its … Read more