Wealth management outlook: India’s wealth firms set for over 20% annual growth on HNI surge, says Jefferies; rising attrition & cost pressures flagged as key risks

[ad_1] India’s booming economy and rising number of high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) are set to drive more than 20% annual growth for wealth management firms over the next three years, global brokerage Jefferies has projected in a new report.Jefferies said the core wealth management (WM) segment in India is likely to see strong momentum, backed by…

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Trump tariffs: US slaps 17% duty on Mexican tomato imports; commerce department calls move fair protection for farmers

[ad_1] The US government on Monday announced a 17% import duty on most fresh tomatoes from Mexico, aiming to protect and revive its own domestic tomato industry. The move comes after talks with Mexican officials collapsed without reaching a new agreement to avoid the tariff.Mexico currently supplies about 70% of the US tomato market, up…

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GCCs in growth spotlight: Goldman Sachs says India will hit $10 trillion GDP in 10 years; global capability centres to add $0.5 trillion

[ad_1] India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) could contribute as much as $0.5 trillion to the country’s gross value added (GVA) over the next decade, as India advances toward becoming a $10 trillion economy, a top Goldman Sachs executive said on Monday.Gunjan Samdani, Co-Chairman of Goldman Sachs India, said the GCC sector is expected to directly…

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US tariff reset boosts India’s export edge: Niti Aayog says India gains ground in 100 product lines, services and tech drive Q3 resilience

[ad_1] India is set to increase its presence in the United States market. This is due to changes in Washington’s tariff policies. Niti Aayog reports India will gain competitiveness in many product categories. The US has higher import tariffs on countries like China and Mexico. This creates an opportunity for Indian exporters. India’s merchandise exports…

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US manufacturing falters despite policy boost: Donald Trump’s tariffs and Biden’s subsidies fail to lift sector; jobs, output remain stuck in post-pandemic rut

[ad_1] US manufacturing is showing persistent signs of stagnation despite a policy push from both political sides — with President Donald Trump deploying steep tariffs and former President Joe Biden previously handing out subsidies — to shore up domestic industry. Job losses and tepid production data point to a sector still waiting for momentum to…

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Telecom PSU land transfer: High-level panel clears new framework for BSNL, MTNL, ITI surplus asset disposal; 90-day deadline set for intent submissions

[ad_1] A high-level committee has approved a framework to enable the transfer of surplus land and buildings held by telecom PSUs — Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), and ITI Ltd — to central government organisations without an auction.The proposal, cleared at a meeting of the Committee of Secretaries in June,…

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