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India’s proposed trade deal with the U.S. will be signed only after President Donald Trump re-establishes the new global tariff structure, according to Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal.

India's apparel exporters face higher costs due to disrupted shipping routes and increased freight charges in West Asia. They pay an extra ₹12-₹55 per garment because of war-related surcharges and longer transit times, which may hurt margins and orders.

SEBI clears IPO plans of Tea Post, Travelstack Tech and Learnfluence Education. Read ahead to know more.

Meta may cut up to 20% of its workforce as it leans harder into AI. The move points to a bigger shift in how the company is managing costs and growth. Read more.

Union Bank of India has approved a plan to raise up to ₹20,000 crore via long-term bonds to fund infrastructure and affordable housing. The bank may initially raise around ₹7,500 crore before March 2026, including a base issue and greenshoe option, as part of its broader capital strategy.

Alkyl Amines shares fell in early trade after an ammonia shortage forced a partial production halt at key plants. Weak quarterly earnings and ongoing stock decline added to investor concerns.

Rising oil prices are adding pressure on inflation, making the Fed’s next rate decision more uncertain. Here’s how it could affect interest rates and economic growth.

Tata Power’s Mundra plant remains shut due to a delayed agreement with Gujarat, causing losses of about ₹800 crore, even as the company awaits final approval to restart operations.

Tuesday, 17 March, brought another positive close for Indian equities, with gains holding despite mixed cues from commodities and overseas markets.

Reliance Industries has signed a $3 billion, 15-year agreement with Samsung C&T to supply green ammonia, with deliveries set to begin in FY29. The deal supports the company’s clean energy expansion and offers long-term demand visibility as it builds capacity in hydrogen and related segments.

Ola Electric is looking to raise ₹2,000 crore by selling a stake in its battery unit, Ola Cell Technologies, to strengthen local lithium-ion cell production and streamline its operations.

MakeMyTrip has brought RedBus India under its local subsidiary through an internal restructuring exercise while continuing to assess a possible India listing. The move places more of its core businesses within one local structure as the company sharpens its focus on India.