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25.02 / 13:31

markets UPS economy War country International Russia’s withering economy is a tricky place to do deals—even for Trump

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. President Trump has said he wants to see major economic deals with Moscow and is in advanced talks to put some together. But how viable a partner is Vladimir Putin’s Russia, its economy weakened by years of Western sanctions, its population falling and the prospect of aggressive state intervention rarely far away? Optimists in the White House point toward a new era of cooperation between the two countries if a deal can be made to end the war in Ukraine.

25.02 / 12:57

markets COST Booking security Trade cover International What are the perils of using ‘buy now, pay later’ option for stock purchases

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : ICICI Direct’s latest TV commercial on the “buy now, pay later" offer for stock purchases created a lot of chatter on the microblogging site X, formerly Twitter, about the potential risks of buying shares by borrowing money from a broker. To be sure, most brokers in India offer a margin trading facility (MTF), positioning it as a “buy now, pay later" option.

25.02 / 12:15

markets Progressive Strategy economy President Latin International Scotiabank beats expectations despite higher provisions for credit losses

The Bank of Nova Scotia beat analysts’ expectations despite higher provisions for credit losses and posting a $1.35-billion loss related to the sale of its operations in Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama during the first quarter.

25.02 / 11:01

UPS Provident Digital Platform International We finally have clarity on the role of consent managers under India’s privacy law

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) was enacted in 2023, it was the first data protection law to reference an entity called the ‘Consent Manager.’ However, since the Act said very little about what this consent manager was supposed to do, speculation within the private sector was rife.

25.02 / 11:01

markets Citi Citizens security Experts consequences International Low-ticket Gift City funds are almost here. But what holds them back?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Gift City is currently dominated by non-retail funds, requiring a minimum investment of $150,000 (about ₹1.3 crore). Over the past one year, the number of Category III (CAT-3) funds has more than doubled to 116, with investments in Indian markets increasing 2.5 times to $1.9 billion.

25.02 / 09:27

Booking Manufacturing CEO Sustainability wellness reports International CIE Automotive banks on India as Europe business falters

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. CIE Automotive India Ltd is struggling with a slowdown in its Europe business, which is adding pressure to overall profitability. Consolidated Ebitda margin fell 43 basis points year-on-year to 14.2% in the December quarter (Q4CY24).

25.02 / 07:01

markets MSCI Healthcare information reports International Edelweiss Mutual Fund limits subscription in 7 funds

Edelweiss Mutual Fund has announced a subscription limit of Rs 1 lakh per PAN per day for lumpsum, switch-in, Systematic Investment Plan (SIP), Systematic Transfer Plan (STP), and other transactions across its seven funds. These funds include six international funds and one index fund.

25.02 / 05:31

markets SUN Strategy Opinion wellness rights International Small-cap crash: 20-stock portfolio strategy

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The dreaded mid-cap and small-cap correction is finally here. After closing at a record high of 57,703 on 11 December 2024, the BSE SmallCap index has tumbled to 45,157 in just over two months, a fall of almost 22%, thus putting it in the category of a bear market.

25.02 / 01:41

markets UPS Provident Aviat CEO International IIT-incubated startup's air taxis to fly in UAE & Southeast Asia

electric aircraft startup ePlane Company has announced a strategic collaboration with Dubai-based Empire Aviation Group to integrate business aviation solutions and take ePlane’s aircrafts international. The collaboration aims to fast-track the deployment of electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) air-taxis and air-ambulances across India, UAE, Thailand, and Indonesia, the startup said.

25.02 / 01:41

markets security War RAI peace International India abstains on UNGA resolution calling for de-escalation, peaceful resolution of Ukraine war

24.02 / 21:33

markets COST Universities Schools Investigations International Canadians firms urged to ‘think very carefully’ before shifting operations to U.S.

The threat of widespread U.S. tariffs is forcing some Canadian companies with operations on both sides of the border to contemplate a difficult question: whether to shift production or relocate to the U.S. at a time when patriotic fervour is surging at home.

24.02 / 15:55

Twitter Research show social rights Videos International NASA’s oldest active astronaut shares gravity-defying way of wearing pants in space; intenet left amazed

NASA astronaut Don Pettit recently shared a video demonstrating his unconventional way of putting on pants aboard the International Space Station (ISS), leaving viewers both amused and amazed.

24.02 / 13:57

markets security Experts Discrimination rights International India’s leading think tank showcases plight of minorities in Bangladesh

Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) on Monday hosted an exhibition and panel discussion titled «The Never Ending Persecution of Minorities in Bangladesh,» shedding light on the systemic discrimination and violence faced by religious and ethnic minorities in Bangladesh.

24.02 / 13:49

UPS Progressive Waters Inside Updates International Telangana tunnel collapse LIVE: Rat miners reach Nagarkurnool to join rescue operation, robotic cameras brought in

Telangana tunnel collapse LIVE: The operation to rescue the eight personnel trapped inside the tunnel of Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) project in Telangana's Nagarkurnool is in progress. Rat miners have arrived in Nagarkurnool for the ongoing rescue operation.

24.02 / 13:49

markets UPS Citi Parke wellness reports International How small town Jewar became a booming real estate market

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Jewar/Bengaluru: When Sandeep Kaushal told his wife Pooja that their application to buy a plot near the Noida International Airport in Jewar did not make it in the lucky draw, she was upset. The Kaushals, who live in a rental apartment in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, were among the over 100,000 applicants for residential plots along the Yamuna Expressway, a 165-km stretch connecting Greater Noida with Agra.

24.02 / 12:43

markets economy LSE Research Trade Universities International DU alumnus Swati Dhingra reappointed to Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee; here's all about her

Bank of England on Monday reappointed Indian economist Dr. Swati Dhingra to its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) until 2028. Her renewed tenure comes as an extension of her initial appointment on May 12, 2022, and she will now hold the position until August 8, 2028.

24.02 / 10:51

markets security President Experts rights International Trump's abrupt change of US policy on Ukraine raises questions about Taiwan support

Ukraine has raised concerns China might become emboldened to push its territorial claim on Taiwan, though experts say Beijing is most likely in a wait-and-see mode right now to see how the situation in Europe plays out.

24.02 / 10:09

UPS MET performer exclusive International Brooks Macdonald completes £51m sale of international wing to Canaccord Genuity Wealth

The deal was first announced back in September 2024, with BMI confirming today (24 February) that the assets had been passed over. Brooks Macdonald appoints CFO as its sells international wing to Canaccord Genuity Wealth The purchase has been split into two instalments consisting of an initial £28m payment, while another round of up to £22.85m will be paid in cash over the coming two years post-completion, if certain performance criteria are met. In the RNS notice, Brooks said the sale proceeds will enable it to «focus exclusively on the core UK business and will enhance its abilit...

24.02 / 10:09

COST Target awards Justice prevention Courts International Supreme Court could reshape arbitration. Businesses are watching.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A Supreme Court ruling expected in the coming weeks could reshape India's arbitration landscape, determining whether courts can modify arbitral awards instead of merely upholding or setting them aside. For businesses, the decision could bring much-needed efficiency—or complicate arbitration in a country where courts are saddled with 46 million pending cases.

24.02 / 07:39

UPS Action Trade President War International Ajit Ranade: Much of today’s gold buying frenzy reflects a move away from the dollar

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. On India’s Independence Day of 1971, US president Richard Nixon announced to the world that America was unhitching from the gold standard. This unilateral action spelt the end of the 1944-instituted Bretton Woods system, which had been set up in the wake of World War II to stabilize international finance and encourage global trade.

24.02 / 02:39

markets COST UPS Manufacturing country reports International India’s car market stares at stagnancy: It may need a policy kickstart

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s market for passenger vehicles has slowed to a crawl. As reported, a forecast made by Indian carmakers at an internal meeting of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) last week points to stagnant sales in 2024-25 at a level of just above 4.2 million units, with barely 1-2% growth expected in 2025-26.

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