‘Won’t cede ground on agriculture’: India on US trade talks, seeks tariff edge before signing deal, says report

India has refused to rush into a quick trade agreement with the United States, choosing instead to hold out for more favourable terms despite mounting pressure from Washington, according to a Reuters report. Officials and trade experts also said that New Delhi’s stronger economic outlook, expanding trade partnerships and recent political gains have strengthened its…

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Kospi dream rally fumbles: World’s best-performing stock plunges 7% – what’s behind crash?

The spectacular rally in South Korea’s stock market suffered a sharp reversal on Monday, with the benchmark Kospi tumbling 7%. Rising tensions across the Middle East dragged the index 511 points down to 6,964.76 as rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf rattled investors worldwide.The sell-off came after Iran claimed it had closed the strategically vital…

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Gold, silver price today: What’s next for precious metals? Key triggers that could shape prices this week

Gold, silver price today: Global bullion ended last week on a weak note with gold and silver posting losses International bullion prices ended lower, reflecting cautious investor sentiment. Spot gold declined by $17.57, or 0.43%, to close at $4,106.25 per ounce, while silver also remained under pressure, slipping nearly 1% to $59.54 per ounce. The…

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Stock market this week: Q1 earnings, inflation data, Middle East tensions to keep D-Street volatile

Q1 earnings, inflation, Middle East tensions among key triggers driving the markets NEW DELHI: The upcoming week is expected to be driven by a mix of domestic and global triggers, with investors tracking the progress of the earnings season, inflation data, geopolitical developments in West Asia and movements in crude oil prices, analysts said.The June…

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EV ownership cost rises with battery-as-service

NEW DELHI: A Tata Punch EV priced at Rs 9.7 lakh can be driven home for Rs 6.5 lakh under a battery financing plan. Hyundai’s Creta Electric falls from Rs 18 lakh to Rs 11 lakh, while Maruti’s Grand Vitara EV becomes cheaper by almost Rs 8 lakh upfront.Those headline reductions are turning Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS)…

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Age-related discrimination could wipe out $500 billion in OECD productivity: Report

With populations ageing faster than the workforce, the WEF-Marsh report warns that age-based discrimination is pushing experienced workers out of jobs. Ageing populations across Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) economies are emerging as one of the biggest workforce challenges over the next two decades, with age-related discrimination threatening to wipe out nearly $500…

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