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July 25, 2025 5:19 PM

UPI payments need to be made financially sustainable for long-term viability: RBI Governor

The era of completely free digital transactions via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) may not last forever, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday, adding that the UPI framework should be made financially sustainable going forward. Speaking ...

July 25, 2025 4:04 PM

India–UK FTA will boost Indian manufacturing, services: RBI Governor

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to provide a boost to multiple sectors of the Indian economy, including manufacturing and services. Speaking at an event in Mum...

July 25, 2025 1:11 PM

India-UK FTA a “landmark economic achievement”: TPCI

The Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) has termed the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) a “landmark economic achievement,” saying it will open up new opportunities for Indian exporters across key sectors. Calling the deal “visionary,”...

July 25, 2025 12:02 PM

Indian auto component makers will benefit from duty reduction on imports under India-UK CETA: Sunil Mittal

The reduction in import duties on automobiles under the newly signed India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will ultimately benefit Indian auto component manufacturers according to Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterpris...

July 25, 2025 10:53 AM

Sensex, Nifty fall as FPI selling, weak global cues weigh on sentiment

India’s benchmark indices declined in early trade on Friday, weighed down by sustained selling by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) and weak global cues. The Nifty fell 110 points, or 0.44 per cent, to 24,943, while the Sensex shed 290 points, or...

July 25, 2025 9:43 AM

Trump says he wants Musk and his companies to thrive in US

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would not destroy Elon Musk's companies by taking away federal subsidies and that he wants the billionaire tech entrepreneur's businesses to thrive. The remarks follow a public clash with his former close a...

July 25, 2025 10:02 AM

From Trade to Technology: India-Maldives cooperation set to expand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a landmark visit to the United Kingdom on Thursday, setting the stage for the next phase of his two-nation tour as he departed for the Maldives. This marks his third visit to the island nation and the first by a...

July 25, 2025 1:04 AM

UK FTA finalised after two decades, credit goes to PM Modi: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said it took over two decades to finalise the historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing the deal back into focus and driving it to...

July 24, 2025 9:08 PM

PM Modi, UK PM meet industry leaders following India-UK trade pact

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met top business leaders from India and the United Kingdom on Thursday, following the signing of the historic India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Captains of ind...

July 24, 2025 5:43 PM

India–UK CETA paves global pathways for Indian businesses

India and the United Kingdom on Thursday signed a landmark Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), aimed at enhancing access to goods and services between the two countries. The agreement, signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra...