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File photo (Picture credit: AP) The 40 per cent trans-shipment tariff recently announced by the United States is expected to create significant compliance challenges for companies in India and the ASEAN region, particularly in sectors such as machinery, electrical equipment and semiconductors, Moody’s Ratings said on Tuesday.In July, US President Donald Trump imposed the tariff…

Rare earth elements or REEs have made their way as the new strategic assets, emerging as the ‘new oil’ of the 21st century, as countries race towards cleaner energy. REEs are a set of 17 metals vital for their use in a range of devices like electric vehicles, wind turbines, smartphones and defense systems.“Invisible to…

Leasing of industrial and warehousing spaces across India’s eight major cities surged 28 per cent to a record 37 million sq ft during January-September 2025, driven by robust demand in Delhi-NCR, according to real estate consultancy CBRE. In comparison, total leasing across these top cities—including Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad—stood at…

India saw a drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) in August, with gross inflows standing at $6 billion, down from a four-year high of $11.11 billion in July. Meanwhile, foreign companies increased repatriation by 30% month-on-month to $4.9 billion. As a result, net FDI for August turned negative for the first time in this fiscal…

Foreign studios are stepping up their game in India’s entertainment market as cinema revenues recover and streaming platforms grow. According to industry insiders, this marks Hollywood’s “second wave” in the country, with global players now moving beyond just distributing films to actively producing and co-owning Indian-language projects.Amazon MGM Studios has announced plans to release three…

India is set to become the top driver of office space growth in the Asia-Pacific region in 2026, with Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi-NCR expected to see the largest additions of Grade-A office space.CBRE forecasts Bengaluru will add 13.09 million sq ft, followed by Hyderabad at 9.25 million sq ft and Delhi-NCR at 8.98 million sq…

Muhurat trading 2025 (AI image) Stock market today on Muhurat trading 2025: Indian equity benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, opened in green for the one-hour special Diwali Muhurat trading session on Tuesday. While Nifty50 was above 25,900, BSE Sensex went up by over 250 points. At 1:46 PM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,922.25, up…

Muhurat picks for Samvat 2082: As India steps into Samvat 2082, many investors are looking to buy stocks that can offer high returns.Motilal Oswal Financial Services analysts expect Nifty earnings to rise by 8% in FY26 and 16% in FY27, marking the start of a strong growth phase. With lower inflation, better liquidity, and ongoing…

Muhurat Trading 2025 top stock picks for Samvat 2082: As India enters Samvat 2082, stock markets prepare for one of their most symbolic traditions, Muhurat Trading, a special one-hour session that marks the start of the new Hindu financial year.The NSE and BSE will open their floors exclusively for this ceremonial trading window, while remaining…

Stock markets are gearing up for one of their most cherished traditions, Muhurat Trading, on Tuesday, leaving many investors wondering whether the market is open today or closed for Diwali Laxmi Pujan. Muhurat trading 2025: Are stock markets closed today? This year, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed…