Steel sector norms: Government extends exemption from quality compliance; here’s the next deadline

The government has postponed the implementation of mandatory quality standards for certain imported steel and stainless-steel products until March 2026, in order to secure the supply of crucial steel items. Quality Control Orders (QCOs), which prevent non-BIS-compliant steel from entering the country, had earlier seen certain exemptions. The Ministry of Steel had allowed specified steel…

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TCS-TPG joint data venture: $2 billion investment planned for HyperVault AI Data Centres; Tata Group targets AI leadership

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest software exporter, is set to launch a multi-billion dollar joint venture with private equity firm TPG to create AI and sovereign data centres, sources close to the matter said. The move marks a strategic shift for TCS, which has historically favoured a capex-light, organic growth model, as it aims…

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New chapter for India and Israel! ToR signed for deeper economic partnership; free trade agreements next

India and Israel have moved a step closer to a deepen their economic partnership, as the two nations signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) in Tel Aviv on Thursday, formally launching negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement. The document was endorsed by commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal and Israel’s economy and industry minister Nir…

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Gold & silver price prediction today: Why Rs 1,22,000 is an important level for gold investors? Top things to know

The broader outlook remains constructive, traders should stay vigilant and responsive to global macro developments. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices may move towards Rs 1,27,000 levels in the near term, though investors should watch out for a stop loss level of Rs 1,22,000, says says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex…

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Trump’s tariff impact! US trade deficit falls 24% as imports plunged in August; government shutdown delayed data release

The US trade deficit narrowed by about 24 per cent in August as sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump reduced imports, according to a delayed Commerce Department report released Wednesday. According to Associated Press, citing the report, the trade gap fell to $59.6 billion in August from $78.2 billion in July. Imports declined 5…

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PM Kisan 21st installment today: Eligible farmers receive Rs 2,000; how to track status & beneficiaries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 21st installment of the PM Kisan scheme at an event in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday. Under this disbursal, eligible farmers will receive Rs 2,000 directly in their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).The government has reiterated that completing eKYC is compulsory for all registered PM Kisan beneficiaries….

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