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US-EU Trade Tensions

US–EU Trade Tensions Open a Strategic Window for India–EU Economic Partnership

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The escalation of US–EU Trade Tensions between the United States and the European Union in late 2025 has begun to reshape global trade alignments, creating a rare strategic opening for India–EU economic cooperation. What initially appeared as a limited tariff dispute has evolved into a broader confrontation with implications that extend well beyond transatlantic trade, […]

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Venezuela president and US-Venezuela conflict

Trump Claims Capture of Venezuela’s President Maduro After US Strikes

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Overview : A Sudden Escalation With Global Implications Global markets were jolted on January 3, 2026, after US-Venezuela conflict surfaced abruptly. US President Donald Trump claimed that American forces had carried out a “large-scale strike” in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro, along with his wife, flying them out of the country. The announcement, made

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KFC-Pizza Hut Merger

Devyani International, Sapphire Foods Announce KFC-Pizza Hut Merger – India’s Largest Yum! 3000+ restaurants Franchisee

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Devyani International Limited (DIL) and Sapphire Foods India Limited (SFIL) on January 1 announced a definitive merger agreement to create India’s largest franchisee of Yum! Brands, consolidating operations of KFC-Pizza Hut across India and Sri Lanka. The all-stock transaction values the deal at approximately $934 million (around ₹7,800 crore). KFC-Pizza Hut Merger Structure and Valuation

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Russia and Ukraine peace talks

Russia and Ukraine Peace Talks: A Matter for Global Markets

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US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have reached their most advanced stage so far, following discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Florida residence. While expressing optimism about the progress, Trump cautioned that the talks remain fragile, noting that unresolved issues could still derail the process and

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2 new airlines after indigo crisis

After IndiGo crisis, India grants NOCs to 2 new airlines to boost competition

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Shankh Air previously received its NOC, while 2 new airlines, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress were cleared this week. An NOC permits setting up operations but not commercial flying. Boost for Aviation Competition The central government has issued No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to two new airlines, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress, aiming to boost competition

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H-1b visa and IT stocks

IT Stocks Slip as US Ends H-1B Visa Lottery, Moves to Skill-Weighted System

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Indian IT companies edged lower on December 24 after the United States announced a major overhaul of its H-1B visa for work allocation system, replacing the long-standing lottery mechanism with a weighted selection process that prioritises higher-paid and more skilled foreign workers. Stocks such as Coforge, Tech Mahindra and Wipro declined between 0.7% and 1%,

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INDIA-NEW-ZEALAND-FREE-TRADE-AGREEMENT

India–New Zealand FTA Concluded: 95% of Tariffs to be Slashed

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India and New Zealand have successfully concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), an achievement notable for being one of India’s quickest trade deals with a developed economy. This agreement is set to significantly enhance bilateral trade, boost investment, and strengthen people-to-people connections between the two nations. Key Trade Liberalization The agreement features substantial market access

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Indian pharma stock rise after Biosecure act

Pharma Stocks surge After US Senate Passes Biosecure Act; Nifty Pharma Gains

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Pharmaceutical stocks surged on December 19 after the US Senate passed the Biosecure Act as part of the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a move seen as structurally positive for Indian drug makers. The rally pushed the Nifty Pharma index up 0.65% to 22,704, after hitting an intraday high of over 1.35%. Investor

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Shriram Finance Set for Massive Re-Rating as MUFG Commits $4 Billion via Strategic Stake

Shriram Finance Set for Massive Re-Rating as MUFG Commits $4 Billion via Strategic Stake

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Global Market | Indian Finance Japanese banking giant MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group) is set to acquire a 20% stake in Shriram Finance Limited, marking one of the most significant foreign capital infusions into India’s NBFC space in 2025. The deal, reportedly priced at ₹880 per share, is expected to be finalized on December 19,

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Google Pay Launches India-First RuPay Credit Card with Axis Bank with UPI Integration

Google Pay Launches India-First RuPay Credit Card with Axis Bank with UPI Integration

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Google Pay has officially entered India’s fast-growing credit ecosystem by launching its first-ever credit card, in collaboration with Axis Bank and RuPay. This move marks a major step in Google’s fintech push in the country and comes amid rising competition in the UPI-linked credit card space. The Google Pay-Axis Bank RuPay credit card allows users

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