India’s stock market slips to fourth in APAC investor rankings; fund managers pivot to semiconductor wave: Report

[ad_1] India’s stock market has slipped to the fourth position among Asia Pacific’s preferred investment destinations, according to the latest Bank of America (BofA) survey cited by The Economic Times. This marks a notable shift from its earlier leadership status, as the benchmark Nifty index remains stuck in a two-month consolidation phase with no clear…

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Another rate cut? RBI might soon cut rates by 25 basis points; ICICI flags weak demand, easing inflation

[ad_1] The Reserve Bank of India may have room to cut policy rates amid weak urban consumption and uncertain global demand, according to a report by ICICI Bank.These trends, combined with easing inflation, could prompt the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to consider lowering the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points as early as August….

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Cash payments or UPI, GST to be collected: Tax department cautions Bengaluru vendors; here’s what it said

[ad_1] Karnataka commercial taxes department on Thursday clarified that small vendors in Bengaluru must continue paying Goods and Services Tax (GST) at applicable rates, whether payments are made through digital methods or in cash.It said that irrespective of whether payments are received through Unified Payments Interface (UPI), cash, Point-of-Sale (PoS) machines, or bank transfers, GST…

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India-US trade deal: Fifth round of talks for BTA completed; both countries aim to finalise interim deal ahead of Trump’s tariff deadline

[ad_1] India and the United States have concluded the fifth round of negotiations for the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) in Washington. The talks, which took place over four days from July 14 to 17, were led by India’s chief negotiator and special secretary in the department of commerce, Rajesh Agrawal.“The Indian team is coming…

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Russia oil sanctions: EU moves on crude, oil price cap may hit Reliance, Nayara; enforcing may be difficult, India may still benefit

[ad_1] Russia oil sanctions: Both Nayara and RIL now confront possible exclusion from EU markets, according to industry experts and analysts. (AI image) Russia oil sanctions impact: Both Nayara Energy and Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) are likely to face challenges from the fresh sanctions imposed by the European Union on Russia oil.The EU introduced its…

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Crypto surges: Cryptocurrency mcap reaches record high at $4 trillion; What’s driving the rally?

[ad_1] The global cryptocurrency market capitalisation touched a record $4 trillion on Friday, positioning the sector as a major investment option from a fringe class, as per the Coingecko data, cited by Reuters.This fresh milestone comes amid renewed investor optimism, increased institutional inflows, and clearer regulatory signals from major economies. Notably, the US House of…

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Vedanta can seek legal recourse: Ex-CJI

[ad_1] MUMBAI: The US-based Viceroy Research’s report on Vedanta Group contains serious allegations, causing harm to the conglomerate’s business and reputation, former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has said in his legal opinion. “The elements required to establish defamation — both civil and criminal — are satisfied in this case, given that Viceroy…

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