Trump’s 500% tariff pressure & global crude supply shock risks: Where does India’s oil security stand?

Recent geopolitical tensions and Trump tariffs on India highlight the need for India to step up focus on its energy security. (AI image) Oil is called black gold – and for a reason – it’s the fuel that drives economic growth and oil security is increasingly becoming crucial in a world fraught with geopolitical uncertainties…

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India, EU hold trade deal talks

NEW DELHI: India and the European Union (EU) on Friday held talks in Brussels on the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and reaffirmed their commitment to a rulesbased trading framework and a modern economic partnership that safeguards the interests of farmers and MSMEs. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal is on a two-day official visit…

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India adds 48 GW of RE capacity

CHENNAI: India’s renewable energy sector wrapped up 2025 with a record-breaking surge in capacity additions, underscoring the pace of the country’s clean energy transition. About 48 GW of new renewable capacity was added during the year, including large hydro projects, while around 45 GW was added excluding the large hydro segment, compared with 28 GW…

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US jobs data: Hiring stays sluggish in December with 50,000 additions; unemployment rate dips to 4.4%

Hiring in the United States remained subdued in December, capping a year of weak employment gains, even as the unemployment rate edged lower, according to data released by the US Labor Department on Friday, AP reported.Employers added 50,000 jobs in December, nearly unchanged from a downwardly revised 56,000 jobs added in November. The unemployment rate…

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Trump tariffs ruling: Supreme Court to not rule on Friday in ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs case

Companies have paid an estimated $133.5 billion in IEEPA-based tariffs through December 14, according to government data. (AI image) The Supreme Court will not rule in the crucial case of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs case on Friday. The ruling is being watched globally for its implications on all major economies. Earlier it was expected…

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