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India-US trade deal within reach, final 1% remains under discussion: Sergio Gor

TazaPulseJune 4, 2026

India and the US are working to resolve the remaining sticking points in their proposed trade agreement and are hopeful of finalising the pact within the next several weeks, US envoy to India Sergio Gor said on Wednesday.Speaking at Citi’s 2026 India Conference, Gor said a US trade delegation is currently in India negotiating the...

Planning to get your first loan or credit card? How lenders evaluate new-to-credit customers – explained

TazaPulseJune 4, 2026

Understanding how lenders evaluate applications can help you improve your chances of accessing formal credit. (AI image) Getting your first loan or credit card can often be a challenge. Your lack of credit history makes it difficult for lenders to assess your creditworthiness, which essentially means banks and NBFCs have no historic data around your...

Exporters keep tabs on USTR probe, trade talks

TazaPulseJune 4, 2026

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...

Interest in India strong despite volatility: Bank of America chief

TazaPulseJune 4, 2026

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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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: AVGO, CRWD, PVH

TazaPulseJune 4, 2026

Check out the companies making headlines after the bell : Broadcom — Shares fell 5% after the chipmaker reported fiscal second-quarter revenue of $22.19 billion, coming in below the $22.27 billion analysts polled by LSEG had expected. This marked Broadcom’s first revenue miss since December 2024. The company’s $7.18 billion infrastructure revenue also missed the...

Coal gasification has saved Rs 28,000 crore in forex so far

TazaPulseJune 4, 2026

New Delhi: Coal gasification has so far saved Rs 28,000 crore in foreign exchange by reducing reliance on imported oil, methanol and ammonia, govt said recently as it prepares to launch the second phase of the programme.At a recent meeting with investors, coal ministry said the first phase of scheme, launched in 2023-24, had mobilised...

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

TazaPulseJune 4, 2026

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...

India’s 500 GW clean energy goal could create 44 lakh jobs, says study

TazaPulseJune 4, 2026

New Delhi: India’s target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 could generate more than 44 lakh full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs, with rooftop solar emerging as the single largest employment generator, accounting for nearly 43% of the total, according to a new study.The findings are significant as rooftop solar gains momentum across...

District economy data: Govt issues uniform framework for district GDP estimates with 2022-23 base year

TazaPulseJune 3, 2026

The statistics ministry on Wednesday released a uniform framework for compiling district-level economic output estimates with the revised base year of 2022-23, a move aimed at improving consistency and comparability of economic data across states and Union Territories, PTI reported.The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) said the finalised Guideline for Compilation of District...

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Bitcoin to slump to new lows after recent sell-off, traders predict

TazaPulseJune 3, 2026

A view of a Bitcoin ATM at Northgate Mall on Feb. 5, 2026 in San Rafael, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Bitcoin prices fell to their lowest levels since early April on Tuesday after a decline spurred by crypto treasury company Strategy selling a small amount of its bitcoin holding intensified. Traders on prediction...