EU slaps flat customs duty on cheap goods from China

IANS | July 6, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The abolition of the customs duty-free exemption for low-value imported goods from China to the EU imposes a flat 3 euro duty per declaration line. The measure concerns purchases from countries such as China, aiming to rationalise imports and enhance transparency, according to an article in the Greek City Times.

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission links over 104 crore health records

IANS | July 6, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The healthcare initiative of the government, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), has built one of the world's largest digital health ecosystems, with more than 104 crore health records now linked to over 93 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) accounts, according to an official fact-sheet released on Monday.

India's white‑collar hiring rises 6 pc in June

IANS | July 6, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) White‑collar hiring in India grew over 6 per cent in June, with AI and machine‑learning roles continuing to outperform, posting 25 per cent year‑on‑year growth in June, a report said on Monday.

Defence PSU stocks rally up to 3 pc after Rs 52,000 crore procurement nod

IANS | July 6, 2026 12:49 PM

Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) State-owned defence companies' shares traded higher on Monday, surging up to 3 per cent after the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved capital acquisition proposals worth around Rs 52,000 crore to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Indian armed forces.

India's macro outlook improves as oil prices ease: Report

IANS | July 6, 2026 12:42 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) India's macroeconomic and growth outlook has improved as lower oil prices, easing foreign portfolio investment (FPI) outflows and attractive valuations in rupee assets strengthened the country's macro fundamentals, a report said.

India emerges as contrarian bet in emerging markets: Report

IANS | July 6, 2026 10:39 AM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) India has emerged as a contrarian investment opportunity within the emerging market universe as the ongoing rally in the asset class become increasingly concentrated around semiconductor companies, according to a report.

KOSPI volatility interruptions hit record high in H1 2026

IANS | July 5, 2026 10:33 PM

Seoul, July 5 (IANS) South Korea's bourse operator triggered a record number of Volatility Interruption (VI) measures on the benchmark KOSPI market in the first half of this year as the market swung sharply amid a strong rally, data showed on Sunday.