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Global market news as it reaches India: the Fed, Wall Street, China, trade measures and geopolitics.
Friday, 16 October 2026
China Says Ready To Address Each Other's Concerns After Sitharaman Flags Trade Barriers
Sitharaman on Friday said the growing trade imbalance and persistent restrictions on market access for Indian products remained major concerns, despite years of engagement with…
India Among Top Three Global Investors As World Bank's Private Capital Mobilisation Triples To $112B
India ranked among the top three sources of private capital mobilised by the World Bank Group in FY26, alongside the United States and the United Kingdom. The institution’s…
White House Lists $330.5 Billion Investments In US From India
The list of investments, played on loop on the White House YouTube channel, also features the $15 billion steel plant announced by Essar Group's Mesabi Metallics in Iowa.
Ranbir Kapoor Leases Trump Towers Flat In Pune For Rs 4.63 Lakh Per Month: Report
The 6,094 sq ft apartment is located in Tower A of Trump Towers in Kalyani Nagar, Pune. The three-year agreement was registered on October 6, with rent rising each year.
India to overtake Japan as world’s fourth-largest economy in 2027: IMF projections
The outlook comes as the IMF raised its forecast for India’s economic growth in 2026 to 7%, reflecting continued momentum despite challenging global conditions.
Planning a trip to Japan? Air India to start 1st-ever non-stop flights between Delhi and Osaka from February
Air India said that the flight timings have been structured to “maximise customer convenience”.
Nirmala Sitharaman Says Trade Barriers A Hurdle To China-India Ties
FM Sitharaman called out China for denying market access to India's goods that have "immense" potential in the mainland, including generic drugs, beef and vegetables.
India's family offices bet on homegrown AI firms to catch up with US, China
Azim Premji's family office, QED Innovation Labs and Ranjan Pai's family office are backing homegrown AI firms, even as India's AI investment of over $15 bn between 2013 and 2025…
Global trade realignment: India’s export push faces rising imports, China challenge
The gap between export and import growth is the central concern. India has expanded manufacturing and overseas shipments, but purchases from abroad are increasing much faster than…
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Trump's New H-1B Visa 'Deference' Move: Could Indian Workers Face Tougher Renewals?
Under the 'deference' principle, USCitizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers typically rely on previous approval decisions when assessing visa extension applications…
India's trade with West Asia returns to near-normal levels
Goods exports may cross $500 billion this fiscal; gold and silver imports fall sharply
'Trump likely to take decision in 10 days or so': Sergio Gor on 100% tariff against India for Russian oil purchases
On September 18 this year, Trump signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (SRIA) into law.
A 100-bps rate rise could weigh on global growth: What does it mean for Indian exports? Here's what Goldman Sachs says
For India, the findings are relevant because weaker economic activity in major developed markets could affect demand for Indian manufactured goods, including engineering products…
Want to study in UK? Indian students can apply for £10,000 GREAT scholarships
Interested students must visit the British Council's official GREAT Scholarships India webpage and identify the participating university offering funding for their chosen course
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Gold price headed for Rs 1.50 lakh per 10 grams? All eyes on US inflation, Fed cues
In the international market, gold futures were trading at $4,186.57 per ounce, up 0.22%. Silver futures, however, were down 0.11% at $59.463 per ounce.
Monetary Policy
Global Market: IMF urges governments to cut spending, reduce debt as borrowing costs rise
The IMF has urged governments worldwide to rein in spending, narrow budget deficits and reduce debt as global public debt approaches 100% of GDP. Rising bond yields and borrowing…
Nuclear Weapons Race: Russia Leads US; How Many Warheads Do India, Pakistan And Israel Have?
Russia has an estimated 1,796 deployed nuclear warheads, the highest number in the world as of January 2026, SIPRI reported. The country continues to modernise its nuclear…
'Not for us, but for the world': Trump defends Russia diesel deal, restrictions against India remain
Last week, Trump said in a social media post that Russia would supply over 300,000 tons of diesel, followed by additional 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons "immediately…
Dollar languishes as focus turns to CPI, Fed speakers
The dollar declined as traders awaited new information on the timing for interest rate increases. Investors reevaluated the recent rally fueled by artificial intelligence…
Monetary Policy
Tuesday, 13 October 2026
NSEIX, London Stock Exchange sign pact to deepen India-UK market links
NSE IFSC and the London Stock Exchange have signed an MoU to explore dual listings, cross-listings, new financial products and cross-border trading connectivity between GIFT City…
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India Doesn't Get 'Level Playing Field' In China; US Trade Talks In Right Direction: Jaishankar
S Jaishankar flags major economic concerns with China, saying India lacks a level playing field, while expressing optimism on US trade talks and hoping the India-EU FTA takes…
Hyundai replicating India learnings across global markets: CEO Jose Muñoz
Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Muñoz says the company's India operations offer a blueprint for global markets, with long-term investments, localisation and electrification driving growth
As Indo-US Trade Tensions Rise, Uday Kotak's Take On Why India Should Keep China In Play
Kotak said India had historically looked too much towards the West for investment and should adopt a more transactional approach to attracting capital.
'If you can't beat them, join them': Uday Kotak backs China investment, manufacturing JVs in India
Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026 in New Delhi on Tuesday, Kotak said Indian companies partnering with Chinese firms could help expand domestic manufacturing…
US, UK Or Canada? How RBI’s Latest Move Could Affect Your Child’s Study-Abroad Costs
The RBI’s currency-stabilisation measures could offer temporary relief to Indian families paying overseas education expenses. However, rising tuition fees, visa restrictions and…
West Asia conflict: IndiGo, other airlines cancel flights to Saudi Arabia till October 17. Check full list of affected cities
IndiGo is not the only Indian carrier affected. Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air have also suspended or cancelled services on several Saudi routes as the disruption at…
Infrastructure
IMF raises India's growth forecast to 7% for 2026, upgrades outlook by 60 BPS
Its baseline assumes the Strait of Hormuz will reopen in March 2027, with a broad return to prewar conditions by October 2027
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Whisky, Salmon To Annual Data Audits: What The India-UK Trade Pact Entails As Goods Hit Indian Shores
India and the UK will begin exchanging annual data on tariff concession usage one year after their trade pact took effect on July 15, 2026. The exercise is intended to identify…
Monday, 12 October 2026
Tata-backed Tejas plans entry into new markets in Europe, Global South
The company also won a commercial end-to-end 5G network deployment order in a South American market in the quarter ended June
India-UK FTA: Piyush Goyal Unveils Five Core Growth Pillars; Trade Target To Double By 2030
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has identified infrastructure and clean energy, advanced manufacturing, research and innovation, financial services, and healthcare and consumer…
Infrastructure