Trump’s $1 million Gold card: What does it mean for Indians, EB-5 visa aspirants? What you should know

Trump envisions this updated programme as an instrument to draw and maintain exceptional talent. Indians, chasing the American dream, now have a fresh avenue to fulfill it with US President Donald Trump officially launching the Gold card programme. Given the long queues for Green cards and the stricter H-1B visa regime, Indians have been looking…

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Kolhapuri chappal row: Prada to team up with Indian artisans; launch limited-edition sandals after backlash

Prada’s recent collection in Milan featured tan leather sandals strikingly similar to Kolhapuri chappals, sparking controversy. Prada has decided to work with Indian artisans to create a limited-edition sandal collection, months after the brand faced criticism for using designs similar to traditional Kolhapuri chappals, reported Reuters.The Italian luxury company will produce 2,000 pairs in Maharashtra…

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Banking charges update: RBI weighs uniform disclosure template; lenders begin reviewing regulator’s proposals

The Reserve Bank of India has begun consultations with banks on creating a uniform disclosure format for service charges and removing overlapping fees, as the regulator steps up efforts to streamline customer-facing charges, people familiar with the matter told ET.A senior bank executive said the discussions include having a standardised template that clearly itemises service…

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Foreign exchange risk alert: Fitch warns rupee fall could hit ratings; which Indian firms face the biggest exposure?

Indian corporates with inadequate foreign-exchange hedging could face rating pressure if the rupee weakens sharply, global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings cautioned in a new commentary released on Thursday. The agency said that companies in sectors with limited natural hedges remain the most vulnerable to currency swings, ANI reported.Fitch noted that “in sectors with significant…

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‘Would be surprised if pact isn’t signed by March’: CEA on India–US trade deal – Here’s all you need to know

NEW DELHI: Calling the India–US trade deal “elusive” but nearing completion, chief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said he would be “surprised” if the pact is not sealed by March, further adding that “most issues have been resolved.““I was hoping something would be done by the end of November, but it has turned…

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Fed cut sparks metal rally: Gold tops Rs 1.32 lakh/10g; silver surges to fresh record — What should investors do?

Gold prices surged to fresh highs on Thursday, after the US Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive interest rate cut, lifting global precious metal markets even as uncertainty lingered over the pace of easing next year. With domestic prices touching new records, Indian buyers are increasingly shifting toward cheaper jewellery options.Gold has jumped sharply from…

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