Exporters keep tabs on USTR probe, trade talks

NEW DELHI: Indian exporters are keeping close tabs on the US Trade Representative’s investigations and the talks for a bilateral trade deal, which they expect will put them at an advantage compared to some of their rivals from other countries.While they are not too worried with the latest proposal to impose 12.5% tariffs on 54…

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Interest in India strong despite volatility: Bank of America chief

MUMBAI: Interest in India remains undiminished despite near-term volatility, according to Vikram Sahu, India CEO and country executive at Bank of America.“Corporate interest remains strong and unchanged in its conviction,” Sahu said, adding that strategic investors continue to take a long-term view of India, drawn by its scale, growth prospects and governance framework.Investor sentiment is…

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Sebi bans Rajesh Exports’ CMD for fin irregularities

MUMBAI: Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday banned Rajesh Mehta, CMD of Rajesh Exports from dealing in the shares of the company till further orders. In its interim order, Sebi also directed Rajesh Exports to cooperate with the regulator’s investigating officer and forensic auditors to look into the books of the company.Sebi’s initial investigations showed that…

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LPG sales down 19% year-on-year in May

NEW DELHI: LPG sales in May declined by over 19% year-on-year, while petrol and diesel consumption grew 2.8% and 1%, respectively, govt data has revealed.Consumption of aviation fuel registered year-on-year decline of 0.8% in the month.Provisional data from Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell showed that LPG sales fell to 2.1 million tonnes (MT) in May…

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