RBI monetary policy meet: Members begin deliberation amid tariff worries and easing hopes; experts split on rate cut call as MPC weighs inflation, US shocks

[ad_1] The rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India, chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, began its three-day meeting on Monday to decide the upcoming bi-monthly monetary policy. The outcome will be announced on Wednesday (August 6), amid expectations of a pause in the rate-easing cycle and rising uncertainty over the impact…

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EV roadmap: Niti Aayog seeks time-bound national EV policy; sets roadmap to reach 30% EV sales share by 2030

[ad_1] Niti Aayog on Monday urged the government to formulate a National Electric Vehicle (EV) policy with clear targets and timelines to accelerate India’s shift to clean mobility, as part of its latest report titled “Unlocking a USD 200 Billion Opportunity: Electric Vehicles in India.“The report, released by Niti Aayog member Rajiv Gauba, called for…

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US announces new visa rules! Some business travellers, tourists may have to pay $15,000 in bonds soon – check Trump administration’s latest move

[ad_1] Visitors seeking B-1 and B-2 visas from countries with significant overstay percentages must submit bonds before visa approval. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration has announced that some categories of visas may now require a $15,000 bond from the visitors before being issued by America. The regulation revives a measure from US President Donald…

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India becomes world’s 5th largest aviation market with 241 million flyers in 2024; Mumbai-Delhi ranks among busiest global air routes: IATA data

[ad_1] India has emerged as the world’s fifth largest aviation market, handling 241 million passengers in 2024, while the Mumbai–Delhi route ranked 7th among the world’s busiest airport pairs, according to the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).India’s passenger numbers grew 11.1% over 2023, when it handled 211…

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Trade protest: Farmers’ outfits call for nationwide stir on August 13; retaliation against Trump’s tariff threat, CETA

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A joint platform of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) and ten central trade unions on Monday announced a nationwide protest on August 13 against the proposed 25 percent US tariff and the recently signed India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).In a joint statement, the CTUs-SKM criticised US President Donald Trump’s tariff…

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New residential complex for MPs in Delhi ready! Large flats with 5 bedrooms, offices to have more space than Type-VIII Lutyens’ bungalows

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a new residential complex in August on Baba Kharak Singh Marg, featuring 184 large and spacious flats for Members of Parliament, partially addressing the requirement for accommodation in Lutyens’ Delhi, according to a TOI report by Dipak Dash. Over the past few years, the government has constructed supplementary…

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Dubai real estate deals hit regulatory hurdle! Indian buyers who bought homes using international credit cards in a soup; here’s why

[ad_1] Indian property buyers in Dubai are facing regulatory challenges after using international credit cards (ICCs) for property purchases. They opted for this payment method through builder-shared links or during UAE visits, making down payments and instalment payments.The process appeared straightforward, avoiding bank paperwork and potentially circumventing the 20% tax-collected-at-source (TCS). However, they allegedly misused…

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VinFast sets up Chennai showroom: Vietnamese EV maker’s biggest outlet in India; targets 35 across nation by year-end

[ad_1] VinFast in Chennai with its biggest showroom in India (Credit: VinFast Fb account) VinFast Auto India, a Vietnamese electric vehicle company, opened its largest retail outlet in Chennai, marking its second showroom in the country, as announced by a company representative, quoted by news agency PTI.The 4,700 sq ft showroom, situated in Teynampet, represents…

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NSDL IPO allotment today: How to check status, key dates, offer details- All you need to know

[ad_1] The allotment results for NSDL’s Rs 4,011.60-crore initial public offering (IPO) is set to be announced Monday i.e. August 4, following an overwhelmingly positive response from investors. The IPO, priced at Rs 800 per share, was oversubscribed 41.02 times, signalling strong investor confidence. Listing and market sentiment Shares of NSDL are set to be…

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IPOs fuel FPI surge: Foreign inflows hit 7-month high in primary market with $1.7 billion in July; secondary market sees sharp outflows

[ad_1] In a significant development for the Indian financial markets, the net inflow of foreign portfolio investors (FPI) into the Indian primary market has reached a seven-month high of $1.7 billion (Rs 14,247 crore). This surge comes amid a buoyant period for initial public offerings (IPOs). The last time FPIs invested such a substantial amount…

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