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Retail sales of vehicles across categories in India declined 4.31 per cent year-on-year to 1.96 million units in July, reflecting weak consumer sentiment on a high base. While tractor sales posted strong double-digit growth, passenger vehicles and two-wheelers saw declines, and commercial vehicle sales remained largely flat. Robust rainfall and substantial crop sowing boosted tractor…

The Indian rupee could come under further strain this week, with traders watching whether the currency edges closer to 90 per US dollar amid limited signs of strong central bank intervention. The rupee touched a record low of 89.49 on the previous Friday and slid 0.8 per cent over the week, driven by portfolio outflows,…

Jaishankar meets Rubio (Image posted on X) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday in Kuala Lumpur to discuss international relations and ongoing trade negotiations between their nations.The discussions were held alongside the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit events in the Malaysian capital.“Glad…

MUMBAI: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is set to sell its entire 1.7% stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank, worth over Rs 6,166 crore, through block deals on NSE and BSE. The Japanese lender is freeing up investment headroom to raise its holding in Yes Bank to nearly 25% after securing all regulatory clearances.According to the…