US Treasury Secretary Criticizes EU-India Trade Deal

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expresses disappointment over EU-India trade agreement, highlighting concerns about European reluctance to impose tariffs on India. He urges South Korea to ratify its trade deal.

ONGC Eyes ExxonMobil Partnership for Oil & Gas Blocks

State-run ONGC is in talks with ExxonMobil for joint bidding in India's upcoming hydrocarbon block auctions, while also focusing on east coast exploration and resource-sharing with Reliance Industries.

Canada Aims to Accelerate FTA Negotiations with India

Canada has expressed its intention to expedite formal negotiations for a free trade agreement with India, marking a reset in bilateral trade engagement after talks paused in 2023. Both nations have appointed chief negotiators and are finalizing terms of r

L&T Q3 Order Inflow Hits Record ₹1.36 Trillion

Larsen & Toubro reports highest-ever quarterly order inflow of ₹1.36 trillion in Q3 FY26, driven by domestic private capex revival and international orders, crossing ₹7 trillion total order book for first time.

Mangaluru E-Khata Delays Hit Property Owners

Property owners in Mangaluru face prolonged delays in e-khata document issuance due to technical issues with a new centralized software system. The problem, raised during a phone-in with officials, affects applications statewide.

India-US Trade Talks Fail, Russian Oil Tariffs Issue Unresolved

India-US trade negotiations have failed to reach a deal, with Russian oil imports remaining a key sticking point. The US maintains 50% tariffs on Indian exports, citing concerns over India's continued purchases of discounted Russian crude.

Tourism Seeks Connectivity Boost in Budget

As demand surges, India's tourism industry urges the government to prioritize infrastructure improvements in air, rail, and road transport in the upcoming Budget to support growth.

ED Attaches Rs 1,800 Crore Reliance Group Assets

Enforcement Directorate attaches fresh Rs 1,800 crore assets of Reliance Group companies, bringing total attachment to Rs 12,000 crore. RCom and group companies have Rs 40,185 crore outstanding loans from 2010-2012.

India-US Trade Deal Nearing Finalization (28.01.2026)

The long-awaited India-US trade agreement is reportedly in its final stages, with sources indicating it could be finalized imminently. The deal aims to boost bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.

BPCL Talks with Maersk, MSC, HAPAG for LNG Bunkering

State-run BPCL is negotiating with Maersk, MSC, and HAPAG-Lloyd to source crude oil from India's first LNG bunkering facility at Kerala's Vizhinjam port, aiming to establish a clean fuel hub in the Indian Ocean region.

S&P 500 Breaches 7,000 for First Time on AI Optimism

US stocks advanced with S&P 500 crossing 7,000 points for the first time, driven by AI enthusiasm, strong tech earnings, and monetary easing hopes. Tech stocks led gains after ASML's bullish forecast.

Gold, Silver Soar to Record Highs Amid Dollar Slump

Gold futures surged past ₹1.64 lakh per 10 grams, while silver approached ₹4 lakh per kg, driven by a weakening US dollar and Fed rate cut expectations. Both metals posted massive monthly gains.

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