India to miss $1 trillion exports target? Exports struggle despite the FTA push — Here’s what’s happening

India’s ambition of exporting goods and services worth $1 trillion by the end of FY26 is likely to remain out of reach, Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) predicted in its latest report on Thursday, pointing to weak merchandise shipments due to weak global demand and increasing protectionist trends.Ajay Shrivastava, founder of the economic think tank,…

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Tier-2, Tier-3 cities to drive next phase of India’s premium housing growth

India’s premium and luxury housing segment is undergoing a structural expansion, with demand steadily moving beyond traditional metropolitan markets into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, according to industry reports and developers.As per Magicbricks, India the country’s luxury housing market is projected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35 per cent, expanding from…

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S&P 500 hits new high as Santa rally begins

The S&P hit a record high on Wednesday, with broad-gains across sectors supporting the main indexes during a shortened Christmas eve session. The benchmark S&P touched an intraday record high of 6,921 points, surpassing its previous peak in October, as investors continued to bet on more interest rate cuts from the Fed Reserve next year…

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Sebi eases norms for duplicate securities

NEW DELHI: In a bid to ease investor compliance and remove inconsistencies, Sebi on Wednesday doubled the monetary threshold for simplified documentation process for issuance of duplicate securities to Rs 10 lakh from Rs 5 lakh. It has also prescribed a standardised affidavit-cum-indemnity bond format for securities valued above Rs 10 lakh. Agencies Source link

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Navi Mumbai Airport opens today! Stunning pictures, flights, destinations & more — All that you need to know

The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) begins commercial flight operations on Thursday, opening a second aviation gateway for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region after years of missed deadlines. The new facility is expected to emerge as one of the busiest and a significant aviation hub in the country.On its opening day, the airport is expected to…

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