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‘It’s a surprise’: EU leaders warn against Trump’s tariffs linked to Greenland bid; cite risk to relations

‘It’s a surprise’: EU leaders warn against Trump’s tariffs linked to Greenland bid; cite risk to relations

Editorial Now January 18, 2026

European Union leaders on Saturday warned US President Donald Trump against using tariffs as leverage in his...

EU, Mercosur bloc ink major trade deal, reject ‘tariffs’ and ‘isolation’

EU, Mercosur bloc ink major trade deal, reject ‘tariffs’ and ‘isolation’

Editorial Now January 18, 2026

ASUNCION: South American and European Union officials on Saturday signed a major trade deal, which they hailed...

ICICI profit dips 4% as RBI flags agri loans; CEO gets 2-year extension

ICICI profit dips 4% as RBI flags agri loans; CEO gets 2-year extension

Editorial Now January 18, 2026

Mumbai: An RBI-directed reclassification of the bank’s agri loan portfolio led to ICICI Bank reporting a 4%...

HDFC Bank Q3 net profit up 11.5% to Rs 18,654 crore

HDFC Bank Q3 net profit up 11.5% to Rs 18,654 crore

Editorial Now January 18, 2026

MUMBAI: HDFC Bank, Yes Bank and RBL Bank reported improved profitability in the Dec quarter, supported by...

Trade policy rethink: GTRI calls for tariff overhaul; simpler customs to cut costs and lift exports

Trade policy rethink: GTRI calls for tariff overhaul; simpler customs to cut costs and lift exports

Editorial Now January 17, 2026

India needs a comprehensive overhaul of its import tariff structure and customs administration to reduce trade costs,...

Digital push: LIC urged to double down on mobile-first outreach; focus on ‘insurance for all’, says Nagaraju

Digital push: LIC urged to double down on mobile-first outreach; focus on ‘insurance for all’, says Nagaraju

Editorial Now January 17, 2026

Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju has asked the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to sustain its...

Trade breakthrough: EU, Mercosur sign landmark free trade pact; 25-year negotiations end amid global tariff tensions

Trade breakthrough: EU, Mercosur sign landmark free trade pact; 25-year negotiations end amid global tariff tensions

Editorial Now January 17, 2026

The European Union and the Mercosur on Saturday formally signed a long-awaited free trade agreement, closing more...

Online search monopoly case: Google moves court against monopoly ruling, seeks pause on data-sharing order

Online search monopoly case: Google moves court against monopoly ruling, seeks pause on data-sharing order

Editorial Now January 17, 2026

Google has filed a notice to appeal a US federal court ruling that held it guilty of...

Merchandise exports: CRISIL sees stronger headwinds; US trade risks keep outlook cautious

Merchandise exports: CRISIL sees stronger headwinds; US trade risks keep outlook cautious

Editorial Now January 17, 2026

India’s merchandise exports are likely to face intensifying pressure in the coming months as uncertainty over the...

US-China trade: China pares US Treasury exposure to 17-year low; steps up gold accumulation

US-China trade: China pares US Treasury exposure to 17-year low; steps up gold accumulation

Editorial Now January 17, 2026

China has pushed its holdings of US government debt down to their lowest level in nearly two...