EU sanctions on Russia oil: Indian arm of UAE-based shipping company takes a hit; Indian-origin captain of crude oil tanker faces sanctions

The scope of these sanctions is limited to EU territories, citizens, and organisations. India on its part continues to reject unilateral sanctions imposed by other nations. (AI image) EU’s sanctions on Russia oil have hit an Indian branch of a UAE-based firm. Intershipping Services Hub Private Ltd, an Indian subsidiary of a UAE-based company, has…

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Backs Powell: ‘Central bank independence is essential’

MUMBAI: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra voiced support for US Fed chief Jerome Powell, who faces growing political pressure in the US, calling central bank autonomy essential. “Maintaining the independence of the central bank is very important,” he said after an event here. Malhotra cited a recent G20 meeting where Powell’s remarks on independence drew rare…

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Pharma cos get access to UK’s NHS procurement plan

This is a representative AI image (Pic credit: Lexica) NEW DELHI: The India-UK Comprehensive Economic & Trade Agreement (CETA) provides Indian pharma companies access to the procurement programme of the National Health Scheme and other govt agencies, which are estimated to be to the tune of $122 billion.NHS in England alone buys medicines of $25…

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B’luru’s Yali closes Rs 893cr deeptech fund

BENGALURU: Bengaluru-based Yali Capital closed its debut deep tech-focused fund at Rs 893 crore, exceeding its original Rs 500 crore target and Rs 310 crore greenshoe option. The Sebi-registered Category II AIF plans to deploy the fund across early-stage and late-stage investments in sectors such as semiconductors, AI, robotics, aerospace, and smart manufacturing. Source link

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Bank of Baroda net rises 1.9% to Rs 4.5k cr

MUMBAI: Bank of Baroda reported a muted 1.9% rise in net profit for the June quarter, as dip in net interest income and higher provisions offset gains from strong growth in deposits and advances. Net profit stood at Rs 4,541.4 crore in Q1 FY26, up from Rs 4,458.2 crore a year earlier. Source link

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