‘Pivotal moment’: China ends special treatment in future talks; WTO welcomes move for fairer global trade

[ad_1] The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Wednesday welcomed China’s decision not to seek new special treatment in future WTO negotiations, calling it a step toward a more equitable global trading system.“This is a pivotal moment for the WTO,” said Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, WTO Director-General, news agency AFP reported. “China’s decision reflects a commitment to a…

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India-US trade deal: ‘Talks are happening at different levels’, says official; Piyush Goyal-led team expected to return this week

[ad_1] The official indicated that the ministerial delegation is scheduled to return later this week. (AI image) India-US trade deal: At a time when Commerce minister Piyush Goyal is in America, an official has said that the trade deal talks between India and US are happening at various levels.“Talks are happening at different levels,” an…

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Diwali cheer for Indian Railways employees! Cabinet approves productivity-linked bonus; Rs 1,865 crore payout

[ad_1] The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved payment of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days’ wages to railway employees, with a financial implication of Rs 1,865.68 crore.The decision, taken at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will benefit about 10.91 lakh non-gazetted employees of the Indian Railways. The bonus is paid…

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Boost in Telangana’s agro-industrial development: Rs 3,745 crore investment approved; Coca-Cola among MNCs to set up new plants

[ad_1] Rs 3,745 cr investment cleared by Cabinet pane (Image credits: ANI) In a major boost to both industry and agriculture in Telangana, the state’s Industrial Promotion Cabinet sub-committee has approved investments worth Rs 3,745 crore from three multinational companies. The projects are expected to generate direct employment for 1,518 people.Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka…

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Tata 1mg seeks $200 mn funding: Novo Holdings, CPPIB show interest; potential investors not agreeable to $1.25 bn valuation

[ad_1] Tata 1mg seeks $200 mn funding Tata 1mg, the online pharmacy arm of Tata Digital, is looking to raise $200 million in a fresh funding round, attracting interest from Novo Holdings, Canadian pension fund CPPIB, Permira, and Chrys Capital, according to sources familiar with the matter.The fundraising is part of a larger capital raise…

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Near all-time low! Rupee slips 7 paise to 88.80 against US dollar; depreciation driven by US tariffs, H-1B visa fee hike

[ad_1] Rupee depreciated by 7 paise to 88.80 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, hovering near its all-time low amid US tariff concerns, H-1B visa fee hikes, and persistent foreign fund outflows.At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 88.80 and touched 88.71 in initial trades. On Tuesday, it had fallen…

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‘We provide huge amount of talent’: Piyush Goyal amid Donald Trump’s H-1B fee hike; highlights clean energy potential

[ad_1] File photo NEW DELHI: Union minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday pointed out India’s contribution to US workforce and said “talent and innovation” of “Indian engineers and graduates” helps support America’s “growth plans.” The comments came amid ongoing H-1B visa chaos caused by the Donald Trump administration, categorically targeted at “low-cost foreign labour.”Speaking at the…

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Gold price prediction today: Will gold rate continue to hit new lifetime highs in the near-term? Here’s the outlook

[ad_1] A strong rally in domestic gold prices could continue to push up imports, which could weigh on India’s current account balance on a long run unless offset by strong exports elsewhere. (AI image) Gold price prediction: Gold prices may correct but the downside would be limited, and the bull run is expected to continue,…

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