Canada’s CPP to invest Rs 7k cr in Hyderabad-based CtrlS

HYDERABAD: Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has committed an investment of up to ₹7,000 crore (C$1 billion) in Hyderabad-based CtrlS Datacenters Ltd as demand for cloud, hyperscale and artificial intelligence-ready datacentre capacity accelerates in India’s digital infrastructure sector.As part of this, CPP Investments already picked up an 8.2% stake in CtrlS for 4,000 … Read more

US Federal Reserve policy meet: Kevin Warsh-led FOMC keeps interest rates unchanged; projects hike by year-end, raises inflation forecast

Kevin Warsh (AP file photo) US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh-led FOMC on Wednesday kept the key interest rate unchanged in the 3.5% to 3.75% range. This is Kevin Warsh’s first policy review after taking over from Jerome Powell as US Federal Reserve chair.“The Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds … Read more

PNGRB asks oil, gas firms to strengthen compensation for accident victims

New Delhi: Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has urged oil and gas companies to review and strengthen their compensation policies beyond statutory requirements to ensure adequate support for families of workers killed or permanently disabled in accidents.While several companies have already enhanced their voluntary compensation packages following its interventions and continued follow-up, the … Read more

China’s export surge sparks Europe fears as G7 countries weighs response to ‘China Shock 2.0’

China’s booming exports are emerging as a major concern for Europe, with leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) economies discussing ways to address growing trade imbalances amid fears of a new “China Shock” hitting European industry, according to news agency AP.After years of US tariffs aimed at curbing Chinese manufacturing dominance, Beijing has continued … Read more

Middle East Conflict Airline Profits: Middle East conflict to cut airline profits 10-15% this fiscal as ATF costs, rupee pressure bite: Report

Operating profits of Indian airlines are expected to decline 10-15 per cent this fiscal year as elevated aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, airspace restrictions and rupee depreciation caused by the Middle East conflict weigh on the sector, a Crisil report said on Wednesday.The rating agency estimated that the combined operating profit of domestic airlines could … Read more

‘The countdown begins’: India-UK FTA to take effect from July 15, UK envoy calls it a ‘historic moment’

India and the UK on Wednesday announced that their landmark free trade agreement (FTA) will come into force on July 15, paving the way for tariff reductions, greater market access and enhanced economic cooperation between the two countries.The announcement marks the final step before implementation of the trade pact, which was signed last year and … Read more

‘We are very close to deal’: Trump signals progress on India-US trade agreement

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signalled progress in ongoing trade negotiations with India, saying the two sides were close to finalising an agreement.“We are very close to the deal,” Trump told reporters when asked about the proposed India-US trade pact on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.The remarks come amid intensified negotiations between New … Read more

US stock market today: Wall Street holds steady ahead of Fed rate decision, oil stays below $80 on Iran deal hopes

US stocks traded in a narrow range on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, while easing oil prices and optimism over a potential US-Iran peace agreement helped support sentiment.The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% in early trade, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was largely unchanged. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.5%, aided … Read more