India and Thailand to strengthen ties for mutual growth
India and Thailand have elevated their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership, reinforcing cooperation in defense, trade, security, connectivity, and emerging industries. The partnership aims to create mutually beneficial opportunities while addressing global and regional challenges. The Joint Declaration on the India-Thailand Strategic
Convertible bonds & preferreds
By: Dr K C Gupta Regular bonds are debt within company capital structures. Bonds are contracts, so, thebond coupon interest must be paid as scheduled & principal must be paid at maturity toavoid default. There may be grace periods, waivers by lenders, or
Moscow to participate in Smart Cities India Expo 2025
A Russian delegation from the Government of Moscow will participate in the Smart Cities India Expo 2025, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from March 19 to 21. The Department for External Economic and International Relations of Moscow confirmed that the delegation
Adani Electricity wins Gold HR Excellence Award 2024 at Brandon Hall
Adani Electricity announced on Monday that it has earned global recognition by winning the prestigious Gold Award at the Brandon Hall HR Excellence Awards 2024 held in Florida, US. The company secured the award in the ‘Best Leadership Development Programme’ category for its
India and New Zealand begin FTA negotiations during PM Luxon’s visit
India and New Zealand have announced the launch of negotiations for a comprehensive and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon arrived in Delhi for his first official visit to the country. According to a statement by
Personal finance insights: Market sentiments, investment strategies & economic trends
By: Dr K C Gupta SENTIMENTSAAII Bull-Bear Spread -37.8% (very low). (Thursday-Wednesday)$NYA50R, NYSE 40.77% (negative)$SPXA50R, SP500 47.40% (negative)Delta MSI 43.9% (negative)ICI Fund Allocations (Cumulative)OEFs & ETFs: Stocks 61.10%, Hybrids 4.23%, Bonds 17.38%, M-Mkt 17.30% INTEREST RATESCycle peak 5.25-5.50%Current 4.25-4.50%FOMC 3/19/25+ holdFOMC 5/7/25+ hold
Trump tariffs to hit South Korean economic growth and inflation
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policy is expected to put downward pressure on South Korea’s economic growth and inflation, though the impact on the local financial market is expected to be limited, according to the Bank of Korea (BOK). The BOK released
Elon Musk hints at Ukraine link with massive cyberattack on X
Billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday suggested that Ukraine might be linked to the massive cyberattack on X that caused a major global outage on the social media platform. Millions of users across Europe, North America, and Asia, including India, were unable to access
529-ABLE for disabled
By: Dr K C Gupta It may seem strange that disability 529-ABLE or 529A accounts reside under the same framework as college 529 accounts. That’s because many aspects such as state sponsorships, contribution & withdrawal restrictions, & related plan mechanisms are similar. Unfortunately,
Trump doubles tariffs on China, vows tough stance
The White House reaffirmed President Donald Trump’s strong stance on China following the announcement of increased tariffs on Chinese imports, doubling the rate from 10% to 20%. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday emphasized Trump’s tough approach, stating that his administration
Trump grants auto tariff exemption for one month
The White House has announced that US President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption to three major automakers from the newly imposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the decision on Wednesday, stating, “We spoke
Canada will not back down from trade war with US, says Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has vowed that Canada will not back down from the trade war initiated by US President Donald Trump. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Trudeau stated that there is “no justification” for the trade conflict between Canada
India becomes world’s 3rd largest biofuel producer
India has emerged as the third-largest biofuel producer globally, reinforcing its commitment to clean energy and sustainability, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Puri highlighted that India achieved a 19.6% ethanol
Personal finance insights: Market sentiments, investment strategies & economic trends
By: Dr K C Gupta SENTIMENTSAAII Bull-Bear Spread -11.3% (low)$NYA50R, NYSE %Above 50-dMA 48.80% (negative)$SPXA50R, SP500 %Above 50-dMA 53.20% (positive)Delta MSI 50.7% (positive, barely)ICI Fund Allocations (Cumulative)OEFs & ETFs: Stocks 60.54%, Hybrids 4.24%, Bonds 17.58%, M-Mkt 17.64% INTEREST RATESCME FedWatchCycle peak 5.25-5.50%Current 4.25-4.50%FOMC 3/19/25+
India’s growth model can serve as a template for other nations: CEA Nageswaran
India’s developmental journey within a democratic and federal framework could serve as a model for other nations, according to Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) to the Indian government. Speaking at a seminar attended by South African and Indian business leaders,
South Korea seeks constructive solution amid Trump tariff concerns
South Korea’s Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun expressed confidence that Seoul and Washington can find a “constructive” and “win-win” alternative as the Trump administration moves to impose new tariffs on imports. Ahn arrived in the US for discussions with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, focusing
India to review US reciprocal tariffs, report by March 15
With the US set to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners by April 2, the Indian government has formed a high-level committee to review tariff relief on imports from the US. The panel, operating under the Union Commerce Ministry, is expected to submit
Advantage Assam: PM Modi hails Northeast’s role in India’s prosperity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 investors’ summit in Guwahati on Tuesday, underscoring the Northeast’s vital contribution to India’s economic growth. The summit includes an inaugural session, seven ministerial sessions, and 14 thematic sessions, along with a grand exhibition showcasing
South Korean delegation meets U.S. commerce chief
A visiting South Korean business delegation described its meeting with newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick as “productive,” following reports that discussions included potential $1 billion investments from each company in exchange for expedited regulatory benefits. The delegation, led by SK
India and UK agree to resume free trade talks
India and the United Kingdom have agreed to restart negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) following a meeting between Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds in New Delhi. The decision to resume