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Billions to be paid! US starts refund process for Trump tariffs: Can Indian exporters claim?
To receive repayments, importers in the US are required to submit claims which include shipment details, applicable tariff classifications. (AI image) The US government has rolled out a system to facilitate refunds of over $166 billion from tariffs introduced by Donald Trump and later invalidated by the US Supreme Court. In February, the court struck…
Gold price prediction today: Where are gold prices headed amid Middle East conflict? Check April 21, 2026 outlook
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to take cues from the US Federal Reserve stance on rate cuts in the near future, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan. Source link
India Economy Growth: UN outlook: India’s economy to grow 6.4% amid global headwinds
India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.4 per cent in 2026 and 6.6 per cent in 2027, according to a United Nations report, indicating the country’s continued position as a key driver of growth in the Asia-Pacific region.The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in its latest Economic…
Asian Markets: Asian stocks today: Markets mixed as US-Iran talks offset geopolitical jitters
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets traded mixed on Tuesday as investors weighed fresh hopes of possible US-Iran peace talks against lingering geopolitical risks and elevated oil prices, while technology shares lent support to key regional indices.Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.1 per cent to 59,485.54, driven by strong gains in technology counters. As per…
Gen Z churn fuels GCC backfilling surge: Report
BENGALURU: High attrition among Gen Z employees is driving a surge in backfilling across India’s global capability centre (GCC) ecosystem, even as overall hiring demand witnesses a sharp rebound.A report by Quess Corp shows Gen Z tenure has dropped below 24 months, with companies facing a 40% replacement hiring rate-meaning nearly two in five roles…
Gold price prediction today: Will gold prices rise this week? Key levels to watch out for April 20, 2026 week
Gold is trading in a broad range. Price recently tried to break out of a sideways band (~152,800–154,500) and tested the upper Bollinger Band. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to continue being volatile in the coming days on uncertainty related to the US-Iran war and inflation data this week, says…
Middle East conflict impact: China’s dependence on US ethane deepens; set to import record volume
China’s increased purchases of ethane also come ahead of a planned mid-May visit by Donald Trump to Beijing. (AI image) China, the world’s second largest economy, is facing supply disruptions due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. China is on track to bring in an unprecedented volume of US ethane this month, as petrochemical firms…
‘Indians working less post Covid, real earnings flat’
Indian workers are putting in fewer hours weekly compared to pre-pandemic levels, with self-employed individuals seeing the steepest decline. This trend, alongside modest real earnings growth, suggests lower aggregate demand and a recovery driven by a select few. Women’s increased labor force participation, particularly in rural agriculture, indicates distress-led employment. NEW DELHI: Indian workers put…
Light is right this Akshaya Tritiya
MUMBAI: Light-weight jewellery was the flavour this Akshaya Tritiya, as a steep rise in gold prices nudged consumers to strike a balance between their budgets and love for the yellow metal that’s considered auspicious in Indian culture.For context—gold has risen nearly 57% year-on-year since last year’s festival—from around Rs 97,000 per 10 grams to roughly…
Boost to India–South Korea ties: PM Modi, Lee Jae Myung hold talks at Hyderabad House; push deeper trade, tech ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung engaged in high-level talks on Monday at Hyderabad House, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties. The meeting was followed by the exchange of Memorandums of Understanding between the two sides, witnessed by both leaders. External affairs minister S Jaishankar and his South Korean counterpart Cho…