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India in lower tariff tier in US Section 301 measures, committed to early trade pact conclusion: Govt

IANS | July 25, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The government remained closely engaged with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) throughout the Section 301 investigation over forced labour and as a result of these sustained efforts, India has been placed in the lower tier of additional tariffs under the final measures, providing a relative advantage to Indian exports in key sectors, an official statement said on Saturday.

Gold posts 1.31 pc weekly surge as US-Iran conflict escalates

IANS | July 25, 2026 3:12 PM

Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) Gold prices surged 1.31 per cent on a weekly basis as escalating conflict between the US and Iran, along with a surge in crude oil prices, prompted a flight to safe-haven assets.

US generic drug tariff to have limited near-term impact on Indian firms: Report

IANS | July 25, 2026 3:08 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The phased tariff plan announced by the US administration on imported generic medicines is expected to have a limited impact on the credit profiles of Indian pharmaceutical companies over the next two financial years, a report said on Saturday.

UK FTA to help India’s exports reach $115 billion by 2030, create 7-10 lakh new jobs

IANS | July 25, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) can help bilateral trade trajectory expand from $58 billion in 2025-26 to $115 billion by 2030, along with the possible creation of 7-10 lakh new employment opportunities, according to a new Assocham study.

India bets big on infrastructure-led growth across sectors

IANS | July 25, 2026 3:00 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) India is betting big on infrastructure-led growth and the world is starting to take notice, a new report has said, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has spent more than a decade attempting one of the most ambitious economic transformations in modern history.

Large office deals account for 59 pc of India's leasing in Jan-June: Report

IANS | July 25, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Large office transactions accounted for 59 per cent of India’s total office leasing volume of 48 million sq ft in the first half of 2026, underscoring continued preference from large occupiers for Grade A assets, a report said on Saturday.

AU Small Finance Bank Q1 net profit falls 4 pc sequentially

IANS | July 25, 2026 2:14 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) AU Small Finance Bank on Saturday reported a 4.3 per cent sequential decline in its net profit for the first quarter (Q1) of FY27, according to the bank's filing.

Drilling of 1st appraisal well begins in Mahanadi Offshore Basin towards energy security: Hardeep Puri

IANS | July 25, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The government on Saturday announced the commencement of drilling of the first appraisal well in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin, describing the occasion as "the beginning of a new chapter in India's journey towards energy security".

MosChip Technologies Q1 net profit plunges nearly 78 pc in FY27

IANS | July 25, 2026 1:38 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Semiconductor and product engineering services provider MosChip Technologies has reported a 77.56 per cent year-on-year decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 2.45 crore for the first quarter (Q1) of FY27, as lower revenue and margin contraction weighed on its performance.

Dodla Dairy's Q1 net profit declines 42 pc in FY27

IANS | July 25, 2026 1:12 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Dodla Dairy Ltd on Saturday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 40.64 crore for the quarter ended June 30, about a 42 per cent decline sequentially from Rs 69.8 crore in the previous quarter.