Laxmi India Finance, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) based in Rajasthan, is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) from July 29 to July 31.
India’s microfinance sector is playing a pivotal role in driving financial inclusion: Report
The Microfinance industry of India is playing a significant role in driving financial inclusion by empowering underserved segments across India, said a report by Avendus Capital.The report stated that ...
Asian markets gain, with Japan’s Nikkei up more than 3%, lifted by deal on Trump’s tariffs
Asian shares have rallied, with Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 index up more than 3% after Japan and the U.S. announced a deal on President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Dollar holds losses after Trump announces Japan trade deal, yen wobbles
The dollar struggled on Wednesday, while the yen was choppy after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Japan, bolstering optimism for more agreements ahead of an impending tariff ...
Trump says he’s struck a “massive” trade deal with Japan, calling for 15% tariffs
Japan will invest $550 billion into the U.S., and goods from the country will be subject to a 15% tariff, President Trump said. Japan has not commented on the reported deal.
Grief and anger in Bangladesh as death toll from military training jet’s crash into school hits 31
Bangladeshi students are demanding answers and action after a military training jet crashed into their school, killing at least 31 people.
Trump announces trade deals with the Philippines and Indonesia, setting 19% tariff rate
The tariff rate for goods imported into the U.S. from both the Philippines and Indonesia will be 19%, the president said.
China blocks U.S. government worker and banker from leaving the country
China is refusing to let a U.S. Department of Commerce employee and a Wells Fargo banker leave the country, officials say.
China ‘clearly’ trying to interfere in Taiwan’s democracy, Taipei says before recall vote
China is "clearly" trying to interfere in Taiwan's democracy and it is up to Taiwan's people to decide who should be removed from or stay in office, the island's government said on Wednesday ahead of ...
India File: Trump’s tactics may aid India-China thaw
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