‘Extremely unfortunate’: India reacts strongly to Donald Trump’s 25% additional tariff for buying Russian oil; ‘will take all actions necessary…’

India has strongly condemned the US’s decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on Indian crude oil imports from Russia. The Ministry of External Affairs labeled the move ‘unfortunate,’ emphasizing India’s commitment to safeguarding its energy security and national interests. This decision places India at a competitive disadvantage in the US market, potentially impacting trade…

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Doing very well! RBI guv says India contributing more to global economy than US

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra refuted Donald Trump’s ‘dead economy’ remark, asserting India’s strong economic performance and significant contribution to global growth, exceeding that of the United States. Despite concerns over potential US tariffs due to India’s energy ties with Russia, Malhotra assured a stable inflation outlook, with authorities prepared to intervene if global oil prices…

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‘To make settlement simpler’: RBI to simplify claims process for deceased customers’ nominees; banks launch re-KYC drive for Jan Dhan accounts

RBI Governor announced measures to simplify claim settlements for deceased customers’ accounts and lockers, alongside a re-KYC drive for PMJDY accounts via panchayat-level camps. The Retail Direct platform will now offer SIPs in treasury bills. Bank credit growth slowed to 12.1% in FY25, but total financial resource flow to the commercial sector increased.

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RBI MPC meet: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra says repo rate kept unchanged at 5.5%; what does it mean for your loan EMIs?

The RBI’s MPC has maintained the repo rate at 5.5% in its August review, offering no immediate EMI relief for borrowers, despite previous cuts. While a 1% repo rate reduction this year hasn’t fully translated to lower EMIs, expectations are for future reductions. This decision occurs amidst potential tariff hikes by the US due to…

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‘I never said a percentage’: Trump on increasing tariffs on countries buying Russian energy; Nikki Haley warns against hurting India, sparing China

Donald Trump has threatened to impose substantial tariffs on India for continuing to purchase Russian oil, despite criticism from within his own party. Nikki Haley cautioned against harming relations with India while seemingly giving China a pass. India has defended its oil imports, citing diverted traditional supplies and pointing out that other nations also trade…

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