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A defining feature of 2025 was India’s renewed emphasis on Free Trade Agreements as strategic resilience tools. (AI image) By Agneshwar SenThe year 2025 marked a decisive turning point in global trade. Slower growth in major economies, sudden tariff escalations and growing concentration of critical supply chains made international commerce more fragmented and unpredictable. Yet,…

A useful way to think about selling is to go back to your original reason for buying. (AI image) Selling is much harder than buying. Buying feels optimistic: you’re starting something new. Selling feels like admitting you were wrong, or that a journey has ended. Because it is emotionally uncomfortable, many investors either sell for…

Compared with the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Bahrain offers long-term residency with lower investment thresholds and fewer financial barriers to entry/ Representative Image For years, the UAE and Saudi Arabia have dominated conversations around long-term residency in the Gulf. But Bahrain has been moving steadily in the same direction, aligning itself with a wider regional…

NEW DELHI: India and Australia marked the third anniversary of their Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), showing a significant rise in trade between the two nations. The trade deal, which started three years ago, led to an 8 per cent growth in Indian exports to Australia during the 2024-25 financial year. This growth helped…

Gold is set to be the top performer in 2026, driven by strong central bank buying and rising global tensions, according to Goldman Sachs’ latest commodities outlook report. The bank forecasted gold prices to reach $4,900 by December in the new year, with central banks expected to purchase 70 tonnes monthly, which is four times…

Digital frauds of worth over Rs 50 crore came to light earlier this month after Delhi Police busted an international cyber scams and extortion syndicate, following a series of coordinated raids across several states. The operation led to the arrest of 10 accused, including the alleged mastermind behind the wide-ranging racket.The crackdown was carried out…

MMTC Limited shares jumped sharply on Monday, rising 10.5% to Rs 71, continuing its upward momentum for the seventh straight session. Over this period, the stock has delivered gains of more than 31%, supported by a sustained rally in gold and silver prices.The stock closed at Rs 69, up 8% on the BSE and NSE….

So far this year, silver has surged 181%, outperforming gold. (AI image) Silver price today: After a stunning rally, silver prices for the MCX Silver March futures crashed sharply on Monday, dropping by a huge Rs 21,000 per kg in just an hour of afternoon trade. MCX Silver march futures dropped to an intraday low…

NEW DELHI: India’s outlook for 2026 improved amid geopolitical challenges due to ongoing reforms and optimism in the US-India relations, said a report by Invesco Strategy & Insights.In its “2026 Annual Investment Outlook Resilience and rebalancing”, Invesco mentioned that despite equity market underperformance amid geopolitical tensions, we are cautiously optimistic on India in 2026, due…

U.S. holds top spot as Taiwan’s largest bank debtor for 41st straight quarter The United States remains the top debtor of Taiwan banks for the 41st straight quarter. This means the U.S. owes more money to Taiwanese banks than any other country. According to a report by Focus Taiwan, this trend has continued for more…