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India’s vegetable oil sector is set for enhanced oversight with the upcoming VOPPA Regulation Order 2025, mandating digital reporting of key data. This initiative aims to improve market monitoring and compliance, addressing concerns about pricing and availability. While imports fluctuate, the government focuses on boosting domestic oilseed production through strategic schemes and technology adoption.

The India-UK free trade agreement, signed recently, promises significant gains for India, including duty-free access to UK markets for 99% of exports. This landmark deal is set to boost job opportunities in labor-intensive sectors, reduce tariffs on British goods like cars and whiskey, and increase agricultural exports.

India and the UK have finalized a historic Free Trade Agreement, poised to significantly boost bilateral trade and create jobs. The agreement slashes tariffs on UK goods entering India, making products like whisky and medical devices more affordable. Indian exporters will benefit from near-total tariff elimination on 99% of product lines, boosting sectors like textiles…

US President Donald Trump has signaled a potential shift in trade strategy, suggesting a baseline tariff of 15% for most nations, potentially reaching 50% for countries with strained relations. This move marks a departure from pursuing individual trade agreements, with Trump indicating tariff letters as completed deals.

Midcap mutual funds have historically provided superior long-term returns for SIP investors compared to smallcap funds. Over 10 and 15-year periods, the Nifty Midcap 150 TRI outperformed the Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI, showcasing better risk-adjusted returns and stronger business fundamentals. Despite trading at a premium, midcaps exhibit greater stability and lower drawdowns than their smallcap…

The upcoming India-UK Free Trade Agreement is poised to significantly benefit Indian farmers by granting duty-free access to the UK’s premium markets. Agricultural exports are projected to increase by over 20% in three years, encompassing items like spices, processed foods, and seafood.

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids across Mumbai, investigating a Rs 3,000 crore money laundering case allegedly involving Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group companies and loans from Yes Bank. The probe focuses on alleged fund diversions and breaches in loan approvals, with scrutiny on connections between payments to Yes Bank promoters and loan disbursements.

The Trump administration’s new policy introduces a $250 “visa integrity fee” for non-immigrant visa applicants, impacting tourists, students, and business travelers from countries like India and China. This fee, in addition to the existing $185 application cost, raises concerns within the tourism industry, with leaders fearing it will deter international visitors.

IEX shares plummeted 15% following CERC’s approval of market coupling in India’s power sector, raising investor concerns about the company’s future. The implementation from January 2026, aims to standardize price discovery but could impact IEX’s revenue. Analysts have mixed reactions, with some reducing price targets due to potential market share loss, while others remain optimistic.

Alphabet’s second-quarter earnings surpassed expectations, fueled by artificial intelligence advancements across its divisions. The company reported a profit of $28.2 billion on revenue of $96.4 billion. To meet the rising demand for cloud services, Alphabet plans to increase capital spending by $10 billion this year and projects $50 billion in annual revenue from its cloud…