Business & Economy: The United Kingdom and India have finalised a long-awaited free trade agreement after three years of on-and-off negotiations. The pact aims to boost bilateral trade by approximately 34 billion dollars—by the year 2040.

UK and India strike landmark trade deal, aims to boost bilateral trade

Business & Economy: The US trade deficit soared to a record 140.5 billion dollars in march, its highest monthly gap on record. The deficit was fuelled by a historic spike in imports ahead of sweeping tariffs announced by Donald Trump.

US trade deficit soars to $140.5 billion in march, hits a record high

Business & Economy: With global markets on edge and trade tensions lingering, all eyes are on what Fed Chair Jerome Powell says next—and what it could mean for the world’s biggest assets. The stakes are massive for everyone.

All eyes on the Fed: Dollar wavers ahead of key rate call and trade uncertainty

Business & Economy: In a significant move to strengthen trade ties with the United States, India has reportedly proposed a "zero-for-zero" tariff offer on select American imports, including steel, auto components, and pharmaceuticals.

India’s concessions for US trade deal

Business & Economy: Tariffs are now hitting your next gaming purchase. Microsoft has announced a sharp increase in prices for its Xbox consoles and select games, citing market conditions and rising development costs.

Your gaming console just got pricier: Xbox costs surge amid tariffs

Business & Economy: US manufacturing activity shrank in April by the most in five months. This was driven by lean order books, and the repercussions from tariffs prompted the steepest output contraction since 2020.

US manufacturing activity shrinks by most since November

Business & Economy: According to the Confederation of All India Traders, gold jewellery and related items accounted for 1.4 billion dollars, while the silver trade added the rest.

Gold and silver sales hit $1.8 billion on Akshaya Tritiya despite record prices

Business & Economy: Major players are flagging significant risks to 2025 demand due to global trade tensions, particularly in the U.S. and China.

Steelmakers warn of trade risks amid demand uncertainty

Business & Economy: The US economy contracted by 0.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 — the first decline in three years. This comes as businesses rush to import goods ahead of sweeping new tariffs.

Are tariffs taking a 'bite' out of the US economy?

Business & Economy: A high-stakes alert has been issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs after high-quality counterfeit ₹500 notes were found in circulation.

Counterfeit ₹500 alert script for approval

Business & Economy: Trump's time in the office so far has been a topsy-turvy period for global financial markets and world leaders. He first threatened tariffs, then imposed them and then made a U-turn. Well, at least for the most part.

Trump's first 100 days: what's happened?

Business & Economy: As the Trump administration tries to negotiate with its trade partners, finance ministers from all over the globe will gather in Washington, D.C., this week for the spring meetings of the IMF and the World Bank.

Hanshika Ujlayan