India-EU FTA talks continue: Key issues remain unresolved, says envoy; claims deal could be a ‘game changer’

[ad_1] AI image used for representative purposes The potential free trade agreement (FTA) and investment protection pact between India and the EU could be a “game changer” amid rising tariffs and market access restrictions in other regions, said EU Ambassador Herve Delphin. Speaking ahead of the 14th round of FTA negotiations in Brussels, Delphin acknowledged…

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India’s services, manufacturing’s export potential untapped; FDI a concern: World Bank South Asia chief economist

[ad_1] India’s services and manufacturing exports hold significant untapped potential for overseas investors, according to Franziska Ohnsorge, Chief Economist for South Asia at the World Bank.“I draw attention to two opportunities for investment. One is in services exports and the other is in goods exports because it’s the export industry rather than tradable industries that…

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‘Swadeshi Campaign’ launch: Govt pushes to boost Indian textiles; domestic market demand expected at $250 billion by 2030

[ad_1] The ministry of textiles has launched the ‘Swadeshi Campaign’ to boost domestic demand for handloom, handicrafts, and textile products across India. The initiative, which will run for six to nine months, aims to reposition Indian textiles as symbols of pride, style, and heritage, particularly among urban youth and Gen Z consumers. According to the…

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Gold, silver outlook for Diwali 2025: How high could prices go after 50% surge? Analysts weigh in

[ad_1] AI image used for representative purposes As Diwali 2025 approaches, gold and silver markets have shown remarkable performance, with increases of over 47% and 52% respectively this year. On the MCX, prices have exceeded Rs 1,18,000 per 10 grams, leading investors to speculate about further growth potential during the upcoming festive period.Analysts, quoted by…

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US government to auction 600 million tonnes of coal: Who will buy? Climate concerns also loom

[ad_1] Image used for representative purposes In the coming days, US authorities will conduct the nation’s largest coal auctions in over a decade, offering 600 million tonnes from state-owned reserves adjacent to strip mines in Montana and Wyoming. The leases, located in the Powder River Basin—the country’s most productive coal region—were expedited following a January…

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Extradition case: Nirav Modi will only face trial, no interrogation, India tells UK; hearing on Nov 23

[ad_1] Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi NEW DELHI: Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi will be back in a London courtroom on November 23, as judges hear his petition to reopen the extradition trial on the grounds that he could face interrogation if repatriated to India.Nirav Modi argued before the Westminster Court that questioning by Indian agencies may…

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