President Murmu highlights India-Slovakia economic ties
During her historic visit to Slovakia, President Droupadi Murmu called upon Slovak business leaders to leverage India’s rapid economic growth by building strong trade and investment ties. Speaking at the Slovakia-India Business Forum in Bratislava, she highlighted India’s transformation as a global leader
India, Israel to strengthen cooperation in agriculture sector
India and Israel have signed a new agriculture cooperation agreement and work plan to deepen bilateral collaboration in key areas of agricultural innovation and development. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Israel’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Avi Dichter signed the
Sitharaman visits UK for trade and investment talks
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will begin a three-day visit to London on Tuesday to engage in crucial discussions on economic cooperation between India and the UK, focusing on the bilateral investment treaty (BIT) and the ongoing negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA).
Largest port in US sounds alarm on Trump’s tariffs
The Port of Los Angeles, the largest in the United States, is bracing for a potential 10 per cent decline in cargo volume later this year due to sweeping new tariffs announced by former President Donald Trump, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka.
Reciprocal tariffs: Global economists warn of impending US recession
Global brokerages and economists are warning of an impending US recession, following the impact of reciprocal tariffs announced by the Donald Trump administration. JPMorgan Chase & Co has revised its outlook, now expecting real GDP to shrink under the weight of these tariffs.
US Senate takes symbolic stand against Trump’s Canada tariffs
In a symbolic rebuke of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the US Senate passed a resolution opposing some of his levies on Canada. The vote saw four Republicans break ranks with their party to support the measure introduced by Democrats. A symbolic but unlikely
US markets and dollar fall after Trump’s new tariffs
US markets plunged to a two-year low on Thursday following President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from more than 100 countries. The US dollar also weakened, reflecting market uncertainty. Stock market reaction By noon, the US stock market’s market cap had fallen
China imposes 34% tariffs on US imports amid escalating trade war
China has announced an additional 34% tariff on all US imports, effective April 10, in response to the United States’ reciprocal tariffs on Chinese exports. The decision, declared by the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council, marks a sharp escalation in the
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