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Venezuela president and US-Venezuela conflict

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

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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Electronics Manufacturing Investment

India Approves ₹41,863 Crore Electronics Manufacturing Investment Under ECMS; Foxconn, Samsung, Tata Lead Push

India has approved a ₹41,863 crore electronics manufacturing investment under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), clearing 22 new projects aimed at strengthening domestic supply chains, reducing import dependence, and accelerating high-value manufacturing. The approvals are expected to generate 33,791 direct jobs and production output worth over ₹2.58 lakh crore, marking one of the largest

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ITC shares fell by 10%

ITC Shares Slide 10% as Government Notifies New Excise Duty on Cigarettes; Prices Set to Rise from February 1

Shares of tobacco companies fell sharply on January 1 after the government notified a new excise duty structure on cigarettes and tobacco products, marking a significant overhaul of the sector’s tax framework. ITC shares declined nearly 10%, touching levels close to a three-year low and recording their steepest single-day fall in almost four years. The

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India goldilocks phase

India’s 2025 Goldilocks Phase: High Growth, Low Inflation and strong Economic Strength

India is set to conclude 2025 on one of its strongest macroeconomic footings in recent history, marked by robust economic growth, sharply easing inflation, improving employment conditions, and rising global confidence. Government data, supported by projections from leading global institutions, point to a rare alignment of growth and stability often described as a “Goldilocks phase”

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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

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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Ambuja-Acc-Orient-merger.

Ambuja–ACC–Orient Cement Merger to Reshape India’s Cement Landscape: Key Takeaways

Ambuja Cements has set the stage for a major consolidation in India’s cement sector, with the boards of ACC and Orient Cement approving their merger into Ambuja. Once completed, the transaction is expected to create one of the country’s most integrated and geographically diversified cement platforms. The merger process is likely to take up to

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INDIA-NEW-ZEALAND-FREE-TRADE-AGREEMENT

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

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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ICICI Prudential AMC Emerges as the Most Valuable Capital Market Stock After 19% surge

Indian Markets | IPO Watch  ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company(ASM) delivered a strong debut on Dalal Street, emerging as the most valuable company within India’s capital market ecosystem after its stock surged sharply on the first day of listing. The shares jumped over 23 percent during intraday trade, touching a high of ₹2,663, before closing

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Infosys surge 40%

Infosys ADR Surge 40% After Rare Short Squeeze, Trading Halt Triggered in US

Indian IT major Infosys Ltd’s American Depository Receipt (ADR) witnessed an exceptional spike in US trading on December 19, driven purely by a technical short squeeze, not by any fundamental trigger. The Infosys ADR surged as much as 40% intraday, touching a 52-week high, before volatility controls led to a temporary trading halt. At around

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Indian pharma stock rise after Biosecure act

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

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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