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April 29, 2026 7:51 PM

UAE Exits OPEC: What It Means for the World & India

The United Arab Emirates has announced it will exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the broader OPEC+ alliance, with the decision taking effect from May 1, 2026. The move follows a comprehensive review of national production...

April 27, 2026 10:21 AM

Indian stock markets open higher; global cues support sentiment

Indian equity markets traded higher in early deals on Monday, with benchmark indices gaining around 0.6 per cent each, supported by positive global cues. The BSE Sensex was trading at 77,121.97, up 457 points or 0.59 per cent, while the Nifty 50 ros...

April 27, 2026 8:52 AM

India, New Zealand set to sign key FTA to double trade, boost ties

India and New Zealand are set to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday to significantly boost bilateral trade, investments and market access across sectors. The agreement will be signed at Bharat Mandapam in the presence of Union ...

April 25, 2026 9:28 AM

Piyush Goyal welcomes Todd McClay ahead of India-New Zealand FTA signing on April 27

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday welcomed Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment of New Zealand to India, ahead of the free trade agreement (FTA) signing between the two countries on April 27. In a post on X, the ministe...

April 23, 2026 10:14 AM

Asian shares pull back from record highs as oil gains on Iran risk

Asian shares retreated from record highs on Thursday as investors took some money off the table from a technology-driven rally, while oil prices rose for a fourth straight day as a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East hung in the balance. Overnight,...

April 22, 2026 5:32 PM

Indian markets end lower as investors stay cautious amid global developments

Indian equity markets closed lower on Wednesday, dragged down by heavy selling in IT stocks and rising crude oil prices amid ongoing global uncertainty linked to tensions between the United States and Iran. The benchmark Nifty 50 index closed at 24,...

April 21, 2026 9:04 AM

‘India, US continue to have positive, productive discussions on trade deal’

A senior United States official has said that Washington and New Delhi are making progress toward a finalised trade deal, as the two sides hold fresh negotiations in the American capital. The official, speaking to ANI, said, "The Trump administratio...

April 19, 2026 4:40 PM

India to grow 6.8%-7.1% in FY27, defies oil shock pressures: SBI Report

India’s economy is well-positioned to withstand the impact of the ongoing oil shock and geopolitical tensions in West Asia, with GDP growth projected at 6.8 to 7.1 per cent in FY27, according to a report by SBI Research. The report noted that Indi...

April 17, 2026 4:10 PM

India’s current account deficit may widen to 2% of GDP amid high oil prices: Crisil

India’s current account deficit (CAD) could widen to 2 per cent of GDP under higher crude oil price scenarios, according to a report by CRISIL. The report said that in its base case scenario—assuming support from easing US tariffs and crude oil ...

April 17, 2026 9:52 AM

Indian Markets Open Lower Amid Mixed Global Cues; Oil Eases, Gold Extends Gains

Indian equity benchmarks opened on a cautious note on Friday, tracking mixed global signals, though indices showed mild recovery in early trade. The BSE Sensex opened at 77,947.66, down 41.02 points or 0.05 per cent at 9:17 am. Meanwhile, the Nifty ...

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