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Reserve Bank Of India: Iran-US interim peace deal may support India’s growth but inflation and fiscal risks remain: RBI

The US-Iran peace deal could provide support to India’s economic growth by helping normalise supply chains The interim peace deal between Iran and the United States could provide support to India’s economic growth by helping normalise supply chains and easing geopolitical pressures, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its bi-annual Financial Stability Report…

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Small savings schemes interest rates for July-Sept 2026 announced: Check latest rates for PPF, SSY, Kisan Vikas, NSC, SCSS & more

Latest small savings schemes rates for July-September 2026 quarter Latest Post Office Small Savings Interest Rates: The interest on small savings savings, popularly known as post office savings schemes, have been declared for the second quarter of the current financial year 2026-2027. The interest rates for the July-September 2026 have been announced by the Finance…

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Oil prices set for biggest quarterly drop since Covid as markets watch uncertain US-Iran talks

Oil prices were on track on Tuesday for their biggest quarterly decline since the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, as investors closely monitored the possibility of fresh US-Iran talks amid growing uncertainty over a fragile ceasefire agreement.Brent crude futures for August delivery, which expire on Tuesday, rose 12 cents, or 0.16%, to…

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Finance ministry panel clears Rs 1.25 lakh crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0; Cabinet nod next

The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) under the Finance Ministry has cleared a proposal for a Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing and build a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem, sources told PTI. The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) under the…

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Barrel of backups: India’s crude imports bounce back despite Middle East disruptions

India’s crude oil imports have bounced back to near pre-conflict levels despite prolonged disruptions in the Middle East, as refiners adjusted their sourcing mix and leaned more on alternative suppliers. According to an HSBC Global Research report, Indian refiners managed to offset the impact of the Strait of Hormuz crisis by cutting reliance on traditional…

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Strait back in business: Hormuz traffic picks up again as supertankers slide through the passage

The Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of coming back to life after a tense spell due to Iran’s recent attacks on ships passing through the strategic corridor. Once heavily choked following US-Israel joint strikes on Iran on February 28, the waterway is now slowly regaining its rhythm, with more operators edging crude carriers back…

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‘We’re in the final steps’: US ambassador Sergio Gor signals progress on India-US trade deal

The proposed US-India trade agreement is in the “final steps” of negotiations, with only the last one per cent of issues remaining to be resolved, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Tuesday, expressing confidence that the pact would be concluded soon after nearly 18 months of talks. The proposed US-India trade agreement is…

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