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India-UK social security pact to slash costs for firms; up to 95% of Indian professionals to gain

TazaPulseJune 18, 2026

Thousands of Indian professionals working in Britain through Indian employers will stop paying dual social security contributions from July 15, with officials estimating that 90-95% of such workers will benefit from the India-UK social security pact coming into force alongside the free trade agreement.The Agreement on Social Security, or Double Contribution Convention (DCC), is expected...

Trump sanctions waiver on Russian crude expires: What it means for India amid US-Iran peace deal, Strait of Hormuz opening

TazaPulseJune 18, 2026

The sanctions waiver in place since almost the start of the US-Iran conflict has benefitted India. (AI image) In wake of the US-Iran understanding for a peace deal and the signing of an MoU, the Trump administration has quietly let the sanctions waiver for Russian crude oil to lapse. US President Donald Trump had earlier...

Qatar LNG tanker sails for Hormuz as Middle East peace returns

TazaPulseJune 18, 2026

Energy shipments in the Gulf have once again resumed sailing, after the US and Iran signed an interim agreement. After months of disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, activity appears to have finally resumed, with a liquefied natural gas (LNG) loaded tanker now moving towards the strategic waterway.The reopening of the waterway is expected to...

Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for June 18, 2026 – check list

TazaPulseJune 18, 2026

Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), Canara Bank, and TVS Motor Company – these are the top 3 stocks that Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President – Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth Management has recommended buying on June 15, 2026. He has also shared his technical...

Insurers want marine insurance pool to continue even after ceasefire

TazaPulseJune 18, 2026

Mumbai: With the cessation of hostilities between the US and Iran hopes have risen of normalization of trade, but Indian insurers plan to retain the marine insurance pool to ensure that there is enough domestic capacity to ensure that trade is protected when similar geopolitical events arise in future.Insurers and brokers said that while the...

Fertilisers: ‘It takes time to restart plants’: Hormuz reopening may not ease fertiliser woes anytime soon, say industry executives

TazaPulseJune 18, 2026

Fertiliser availability and prices may take another three to four months to return to normal despite a tentative US-Iran peace agreement and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, industry executives said.While the agreement is expected to ease pressure on global energy and shipping markets, executives said disruptions caused by the conflict in West...

Trade deal with UK set to kick in from July 15

TazaPulseJune 18, 2026

NEW DELHI: The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) and the social security deal are set to be operationalised from July 15 after talks between PM Narendra Modi and his counterpart Keir Starmer in Evian on Wednesday.“We have got an even solution that balances the interests of our stakeholders on the issue of steel,” a senior...

China’s export surge sparks Europe fears as G7 countries weighs response to ‘China Shock 2.0’

TazaPulseJune 18, 2026

China’s booming exports are emerging as a major concern for Europe, with leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) economies discussing ways to address growing trade imbalances amid fears of a new “China Shock” hitting European industry, according to news agency AP.After years of US tariffs aimed at curbing Chinese manufacturing dominance, Beijing has continued...

NSE files DRHP for $2-3 billion IPO; Tiger Global, SBI among major sellers

TazaPulseJune 18, 2026

The National Stock Exchange has formally restarted its long-delayed journey to the stock market, filing draft papers with Sebi for an estimated $2-3 billion initial public offering nearly nine years after its first listing attempt was derailed by the co-location controversy, according to an ET report.The draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) proposes an offer for...

PNGRB asks oil, gas firms to strengthen compensation for accident victims

TazaPulseJune 18, 2026

New Delhi: Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has urged oil and gas companies to review and strengthen their compensation policies beyond statutory requirements to ensure adequate support for families of workers killed or permanently disabled in accidents.While several companies have already enhanced their voluntary compensation packages following its interventions and continued follow-up, the...

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India-UK social security pact to slash costs for firms; up to 95% of Indian professionals to gain

Trump sanctions waiver on Russian crude expires: What it means for India amid US-Iran peace deal, Strait of Hormuz opening

Qatar LNG tanker sails for Hormuz as Middle East peace returns

Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for June 18, 2026 – check list

Insurers want marine insurance pool to continue even after ceasefire

Fertilisers: ‘It takes time to restart plants’: Hormuz reopening may not ease fertiliser woes anytime soon, say industry executives

Trade deal with UK set to kick in from July 15

China’s export surge sparks Europe fears as G7 countries weighs response to ‘China Shock 2.0’

NSE files DRHP for $2-3 billion IPO; Tiger Global, SBI among major sellers

PNGRB asks oil, gas firms to strengthen compensation for accident victims

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