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NBR shutdown withdrawn. But not before inflicting severe damage to port operations as global backlash looms

Dhaka, June 30 -- RBS Industrial Ltd, an exporter of sports and gym wear from the Chattogram EPZ, had 12 consignments ready to ship to the US and Europe over the weekend. But as customs houses across ... Read More


India's trade deficit may surge to USD 300 bn in FY26 despite lower oil prices: ICICI Bank Report

New Delhi, June 30 -- India's trade deficit is likely to widen to USD 300 billion in the financial year 2025-26, even though oil prices are expected to remain moderate, according to a recent report by... Read More


India's Pharma sector falters in H1 2025; index falls over 6% becoming the second worst-performing sector

New Delhi, June 30 -- India's pharmaceutical sector has come under significant pressure in 2025, with the Nifty Pharma index falling more than 6 percent during the first half of the year. In sta... Read More


Gujarat-govt PSUs outperformed Sensex, Nifty in first quarter of 2025-26

Gandhinagar, June 30 -- Gujarat's state-owned enterprises have demonstrated exceptional performance in the stock market, surpassing the growth of major indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty, in the first quar... Read More


Sigachi Industries drops after deadly explosion at Telangana facility

Mumbai, June 30 -- The incident has reportedly resulted in multiple casualties, sparking investor concerns over potential operational disruptions and regulatory consequences. According to initial rep... Read More


Latest personal loan interest rates: Which bank offers the lowest rate?

New Delhi, June 30 -- With the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cutting repo rates by 100 bps (1%) since the beginning of 2025, personal loan interest rates have come down. With the latest rate cut of 50 b... Read More


HEC Infra secures Rs 3-cr work order from Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation

Mumbai, June 30 -- The project involves the augmentation of the SITC (supply, installation, testing, and commissioning) of electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation works for existing water distribu... Read More


A mission for a tech-forward future

India, June 30 -- In India, when we think of flagship missions in science and technology, names like the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) or Digital India come to mind. But over the past six ... Read More


Platforms to help online sellers pay taxes from July 1

Hanoi, June 30 -- Starting July 1, e-marketplaces such as Shopee, Lazada, Tiki, and TikTok Shop will officially begin withholding and paying value-added tax (VAT) and personal income tax (PIT) on beha... Read More


NASS Roundup: Budget extension, Rivers appropriation bill, NNPC's N210trn missing funds, other stories from Senate

Nigeria, June 30 -- One of the first major legislative decisions taken by the Senate upon resumption was the extension of the capital component of the 2024 national budget until 31 December 2025. The... Read More