Business News - Page 4

Trump’s 200% pharma and 50% copper tariffs: How badly could they hit Indian exports?

Donald Trump’s steep new tariffs — 200 per cent on pharmaceuticals and 50 per cent on copper — could reshape India’s trade with the US. While copper exports may remain largely insulated, the pharma sector, which heavily depends on the US market, faces serious disruption

How much is Brics worth for India? A look at business, trade links

India’s total trade with Brics nations touched $399 billion in 2024, growing at an annual rate of 20 per cent since 2020. The platform gives India access to vast markets, although trade deficits need to be addressed

Nutella prices to spike? Why your beloved spread may soon cost more

Nutella prices may soon climb after Turkey — the world’s top hazelnut producer — was hit by a devastating spring frost that wiped out large swathes of crops. As the firm behind the brand faces rising raw material costs, global supply shortages loom. Could this climate-driven event mean higher prices for your favourite hazelnut spread?

Capgemini acquires India-based WNS for $3.3 billion to boost AI business services

Capgemini expects the deal to be closed by the end of 2025 and be immediately accretive to its revenue and operating margin

Setback for Trump: South Korea calls trade talks ‘very difficult’, deal unlikely before July 9 deadline

Trade discussions have already been delayed for months due to political instability in South Korea following the impeachment of Lee’s conservative predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol

Mercosur-EFTA deal: South America, Europe forge new economic corridor with free trade pact

South America's largest trading bloc, Mercosur has signed a trade deal with the four-nation European Free Trade Association (EFTA) after 10 years of negotiation amid global economic uncertainties

US dollar just had its worst start since 1973. What triggered this collapse?

The US dollar has suffered its sharpest six-month decline since 1973, falling 10.8 per cent amid Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, surging national debt and waning investor confidence. As central banks reduce their dollar exposure and gold prices soar, concerns grow about America’s fiscal path, Federal Reserve pressure, and the dollar’s role as a global safe-haven currency

Nvidia executives sell-off over $1 billion in stock amid soaring valuation

Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang began selling stock this week for the first time since September. Other senior executives and directors have also tapped the market

India Finally Heard the Voice of Its Children — Because One State First Listened

This revolution was not led by labs. It was led by mothers

US economy shrinks 0.5% in Q1 as import surge, Trump’s tariff threats weigh on growth

The US economy contracted more than previously estimated in the first three months this year, according to government data released Thursday, with consumer spending and exports weaker than expected.

Smile Hair Clinic: A Top Destination for Hair Transplants in Turkey

Smile Hair Clinic has built a global reputation, welcoming patients from Europe, North America, the Middle East, and beyond

India-US trade talks hit roadblock over tariffs ahead of Trump’s July 9 deadline

Trade talks between India and the US have hit a roadblock over disagreements on import duties for auto components, steel and farm goods, Indian officials with direct knowledge said, dashing hopes of reaching a deal ahead of President Donald Trump's July 9 deadline to impose reciprocal tariffs.

Heightened tensions in West Asia pull Sensex & Nifty down, but defence stocks soar

Shares of Apollo Micro Systems and IdeaForge Technology surged 10% each. GRSE stocks rose 6.25%, while Swan Defence and Heavy Industries gained nearly 5%

Trump tariffs hit China hard, 40% drop in small parcel Chinese shipments to US

Chinese exporters are hit hard by US President Trump's tariffs, with a 40% drop in low-value parcel exports to the US in May year-on-year. The reason behind the drop is that Trump's administration plans to charge 54% tariffs on less expensive products

The Mother, The Map, and the Movement: How India Quietly Built the World’s Most Complete Autism Care System

The Rise of Pinnacle Blooms Network, India’s AI-enabled, women-led, universally accessible autism therapy model that is now being studied and replicated across continents

The Science Behind Pinnacle AbilityScore®: India’s Patented 0–1000 Universal Child Development Metric Transforming Autism, Speech, ABA, Occupational & Developmental Therapies Worldwide!

The compass, world childhood has waited for — innovated built in India, patented across world, powered by mothers, and ready to guide every autistic child’s journey to speech, learning, self-sufficiency, school readiness, mainstream inclusion

Are your UPI transactions faster? Here's the reason

NPCI has revised the response times for key UPI APIs from up to 30 seconds to as low as 10 seconds. These changes apply to APIs involved in initiating payments, checking transaction status, validating addresses, and handling reversals

Boeing expects airlines to need almost 44,000 new aircraft in next 20 years

The planemaker expects single-aisle jets to dominate global fleets, increasing their share to 72 per cent from the current 66 per cent. Models like Boeing’s 737 Max and Airbus’s A320neo remain in high demand as airlines look to expand capacity

Boeing shares fell nearly 8% in premarket US trading after Air India plane crash

Boeing's shares were down about 7.5% at $197.82 in premarket US trading after an Air India aircraft with 242 people crashed minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad

India-US trade pact likely to miss 'Fall' deadline, New Delhi seeks clarity on Trump's policy

As Indian and the US trade representatives negotiate the initial trenches of a bilateral trade agreement. Here's the reason why both nations might miss the fall deadline in finalising a deal

Rapido enters food delivery business to challenge Swiggy and Zomato

Some Industry observers believe the new venture has the potential to reshape India’s online food delivery ecosystem, especially because of no commission charged. However, others point to previous unsuccessful attempts by ONDC, Amazon, and Ola

JioBlackRock Asset Management Co launches early access program, new website

Through the early access program, users can register on the company’s website to preview its digital offerings. The platform will offer educational material on investment basics and share updates on upcoming products

Tata Advanced Systems, Dassault Aviation ink deals to make Rafale fighter jet fuselage in India

The fuselage, or body of the airplane, is a long hollow tube which holds all the pieces of an airplane together. This marks the first time Rafale fuselages will be produced outside France.

A Guide to Travel Insurance for Snorkelling and Scuba Diving

Whether you're diving into the Great Barrier Reef or snorkelling in the Maldives, having the right travel insurance is essential to ensure financial protection in case of accidents or emergencies

US team in India for trade talks, govt scans Trump's tariff concessions to other countries

As a US delegation arrives in New Delhi to negotiate a bilateral trade deal, India is observing the concessions Washington made to other nations, to make the best out of the deal negotiations.

Don’t Let Medical Bills Derail Your Finances—Insure Smart

The price of medical care has risen dramatically over the years. Private hospital fees, diagnostic tests, medications and aftercare now carry price tags that can be mind-boggling

Russia’s Central Bank chief under pressure to cut interest rates amid economic strain of war, sanctions

The Russian central bank’s key interest rate has stood at 21% since October, aimed at taming inflation that peaked above 10 per cent late last year, well above the 4% target

Global markets falter as Trump’s tariffs hit US growth, breed uncertainty among investors

The combination of trade uncertainty, inflationary pressure from tariffs, and geopolitical instability has clouded the outlook for global growth. Stock indices in US, Europe, and leading Asian markets have suffered

'Catastrophic' job losses: Canada's steel industry trembles as Trump announces sharp tariff rise

The move to increase tariffs drew swift criticism from Canadian officials and industry leaders, who said the tariffs threaten to devastate a sector already under strain from earlier trade measures

India sustains growth momentum as fastest growing economy for fourth year in a row: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India is sustaining its GDP growth momentum as the fastest-growing economy for the fourth year in a row, aided by manufacturing by small, medium and large industries, services and farm sector