India-New Zealand FTA: Zero duty on 100% Indian exports – what the deal means for trade, MSMEs & Indian workers & students

The trade deal aims to expand cooperation in services, mobility, goods, investment and trade facilitation. (AI image) India-New Zealand trade deal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on Monday had a telephonic conversation and announced finalising the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Both leaders stressed that this FTA would…

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Stocks to buy: What’s the outlook for Nifty for the week starting December 22, 2025? Check list of top stock recommendations

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, the top stock picks for this week are KEI Industries, and JK Tyre & Industries. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the week starting December 22, 2025:Nifty ViewLast week, the benchmark index…

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India-New Zealand FTA finalised: NZ removes tariffs on 95% exports; PM Modi speaks to Christopher Luxon

India and New Zealand struck a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, marking the end of negotiations that began back in March this year. The agreement was unveiled after a telephone conversation between PM Modi and New Zealand’s PM, Christopher Luxon. During the call, the two leaders described the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement as…

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Gold price prediction today: What is the gold price outlook in the coming days? Gold headed for higher levels

Markets now await key triggers including US housing numbers, GDP, PCE price index. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices could head to Rs 138,000 – Rs 140,000 with the right cues, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. He shares his views and recommendations for gold investors…

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Trai’s ’12-minute-per-hour’ cap: Regulator asks broadcasters to comply with limit; ‘no express stay on regulation’

TRAI has urged broadcasters to comply with the 12-minute-per-hour advertising cap, despite the rule being under judicial review. The regulator insists the regulation remains applicable, even as the Delhi High Court has restrained coercive action. Broadcasters are concerned about the enforcement due to existing financial pressures and declining revenues. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India…

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Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for the week starting December 22, 2025 – check list

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting December 22, 2025) are Astra Microwave Products, and Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals. Let’s take a look: STOCK NAME CMP(Rs) TP(Rs) Upside (%) Astra Microwave Products 907 1,100 21% Crompton 257 350…

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Rupee continues healing: Currency rises 22 paise in early trade; reaches Rs 89.45 against US dollar

Rupee strengthened in early trade on Monday, rising 22 paise to 89.45 against the US dollar, extending its recovery after hitting record lows in recent weeks.Earlier this month, rupee slid to a series of lifetime lows, even weakening beyond the 91-per-US-dollar mark. The currency, however, later healed in recovery attributed to likely intervention by the…

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