India mulls CNH trade at GIFT City: Amid easing ties with China, banks push for Yuan transactions; high-level review under way

AI image used for representative purposes Following improved India-China relations, the authorities, including the International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA), are evaluating a banking sector proposal to enable International Banking Units at Gujarat International Finance Tec City (GIFT City) to conduct transactions in offshore renminbi (CNH).GIFT City operates as a global financial services hub, serving…

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Longest government shutdown in US history: Trump, Democrats at impasse; Americans brace for widening fallout

The United States has entered uncharted territory as the ongoing government shutdown surpassed all previous records, becoming the longest-ever on Wednesday, exceeding the 35-day benchmark set during Donald Trump’s first term. The stalemate—rooted in a bitter dispute over healthcare spending—has left federal agencies shuttered, key welfare programmes suspended, and millions of Americans bracing for deepening…

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Impact of Reliance exposure to US? RIL cuts Russian crude buys; prepares to stop imports from sanctioned firms

Data from Kpler shows Reliance’s imports dropped to 534,000 barrels per day (bpd) in October. (AI image) Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) has cut back on its crude oil imports from the Russia and in the coming months is expected to stop buying from entities sanctioned by the Donald Trump administration. RIL is the largest…

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Stock market holiday today: Will NSE and BSE remain open or closed on November 5 for Guru Nanak Jayanti? Check details

As nation gears up to celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti, people are left wondering if the stock markets will operate on Wednesday. So, notably, trading across India’s stock exchanges will remain suspended today, November 5, as both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) observe a holiday for Guru Nanak Jayanti.According to…

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Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on November 5 for Guru Nanak Jayanti? Check state-wise list

Banks across several states will remain closed on Wednesday, November 5, in observance of Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima. With physical branches shut in multiple regions, customers planning in-person visits or time-sensitive transactions are advised to check local schedules in advance. States observing a bank holiday on November 5 According to the Reserve Bank…

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Mehli says Tata bye bye a week after his ouster

MUMBAI: Days after filing a caveat before the Maharashtra charity commissioner, seeking a hearing before being ousted as a Tata Trusts trustee, Mehli Mistry said on Tuesday that he wished to “part ways” with the public charities, noting that “precipitating matters would cause irreparable harm to the reputation of Tata Trusts”.Mistry’s decision effectively de-escalates tensions…

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PLI push: Govt launches third round for speciality steel, eyes Rs 44,000 crore fresh investment for boosting production

Seeking to strengthen India’s position as a global hub for advanced steel production, the government on Tuesday launched the third round of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for speciality steel, aimed at driving new investments and cutting import dependence in high-value segments such as defence, aerospace, automobiles, and infrastructure.Union Steel Minister H D Kumaraswamy…

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