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Unlocking Economic Growth: The Impact of Free Trade Agreements on India's Global Trade Strategy

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are key to India's international trade strategy, offering reduced trade barriers and enhanced market access. Recent agreements, including a landmark de...

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Aftermath of AI 171 Crash: A Surge in Pilot Sick Leaves Reaches 112 on June 16

Following the AI 171 crash, Air India pilots have reported a significant increase in sick leaves due to stress and trauma, with 112 pilots calling in sick on June 16. Aviation auth...

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Ajay Seth Steps Into Leadership as the New IRDAI Chairman: A New Era for Insurance Regulation

Ajay Seth, former finance secretary, is appointed as the new chairman of IRDAI, bringing over three decades of economic policy-making experience to the role. His appointment fills ...

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Infosys Shares Dip 1.3% Post Q1 Results: A Closer Look at the Rs 8,661 Crore Market Value Erosion

Infosys shares fell over 1% after Q1 FY26 results, eroding Rs 8,661.66 crore in market value. Despite an 8.7% rise in net profit, the stock and broader markets declined, reflecting...

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India-UK Trade Agreement Finalized: Scotch Whisky Prices to Drop Next Year

India and the UK have finalized a trade deal that will reduce Scotch whisky import duties by half, but prices are expected to drop only by 8-10% next year, as customs duty is a sma...

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Bajaj Finance Achieves Record Growth: 20% Surge in Net Profit to Rs 4765 Crore

Bajaj Finance announced a 20% increase in net profit to Rs 4,765 crore for the June quarter, driven by strong net interest income and loan growth, despite higher provisions and NPA...

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Historic India-UK Free Trade Agreement Signed: A New Era of Bilateral Trade and Economic Growth

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was signed during PM Modi's UK visit, aiming to double bilateral trade to $120 billion by 2030. It reduces tariffs on key exports and import...

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Defying US Sanctions: Indian Firm's Secret HMX Exports to Russia Fuel Military Tensions

An Indian firm's export of HMX, a military-grade explosive, to Russia despite US sanctions warnings, raises questions about international military supply chains and India's geopoli...