Amid Trump’s tariff offensive, PM Modi and EU leaders push for swift India-EU FTA conclusion

They also welcomed the progress in bilateral relations in key sectors, including trade, technology, investment, innovation, sustainability, defence, security, and supply chain resilience.   Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a joint telephonic call with Antonio Costa, the President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission. In…

GST reforms: What might get cheaper and what may become costlier under new slabs? Check full list here

The GST Council will discuss the Centre’s proposed proposed rate rationalisation reforms, with a view to simplify slabs and reduce burden on customers. We look at what may get cheaper under new slabs… GST reforms: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, begun its 56th meeting in New Delhi…

Gold trades near record highs on US rate cut bets; silver at 14-year high

Spot gold was up 0.7% at $3,469.84 per ounce by 1049 GMT, its highest since April 22 when it touched a record-high of $3,500.05   The US dollar was trading near its lowest since July 28 against rivals, making greenback-priced bullion cheaper for overseas buyers. Gold hit a more than four-month high on Monday to…