India-EU trade deal: Goyal says FTA talks advancing in positive direction; ‘committed for an early conclusion’

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that negotiations for the India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement are advancing in a positive direction, with a rough outline of the pact already prepared. He emphasised that both sides are committed to an early conclusion of the deal. “Ek free trade agreement ki motee-motee roop…

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India-US trade deal: US team in Delhi; Piyush Goyal shares important update, says ‘talks are…’

In 2024-25, the US maintained its position as India’s principal trading partner for the fourth year running. (AI image) India-US trade deal: Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday shared an important update on the ongoing India-US trade deal talks. The US team is in Delhi this week for another round of discussions on…

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More trouble for IndiGo? After 5,000 flight cancellations, Competition Commission of India may launch antitrust probe

IndiGo, commanding approximately 65% of India’s domestic aviation sector, has cancelled over 5,000 flights this month. Fresh trouble for IndiGo? India’s largest airline by market share, IndiGo, may be in for more trouble after a week which saw thousands of flights being cancelled. India’s competition watchdog is considering launching an investigation into IndiGo to determine…

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IndiGo fiasco: HSBC maintains ‘buy’ rating for InterGlobe Aviation; cites ‘no structural damage’ despite recent crisis

Worried about your InterGlobe Aviation investment after IndiGo’s recent operational crisis? HSBC has urged IndiGo investors to look past the dramatic scenes surrounding InterGlobe Aviation over the past week, saying the chaos has not altered the airline’s long-term prospects. The brokerage acknowledged the scale of the disruption but concluded that the airline’s fundamentals remain unbroken,…

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Asian stocks today: Markets slump ahead of Fed’s interest rate decision; Nikkei trims over 170 points, HSI falls 0.3%

Asian markets fell on Wednesday, mirroring a sluggish session on Wall Street, as investors waited for the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision. The central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for a third straight meeting, but all eyes are on the post-meeting statement, Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference, and the “dot plot” forecast…

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Intel CEO: Committed to India’s semicon mission

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pledging the chip giant’s support for India’s Semiconductor Mission. Tan lauded the government’s comprehensive policy for semiconductor design and manufacturing. Prime Minister Modi expressed confidence that Intel’s involvement will foster an innovation-driven future for India’s youth, creating a robust electronic component ecosystem. NEW DELHI: US computer…

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