💰 Economy / Policy
- US-India Trade Deal Nearing Finalisation: 🇮🇳🇺🇸 Trump says discussions are in the final stages, hinting at tariff cuts to boost bilateral trade.
- Pre-Budget Consultations: Economists urge FM to accelerate capital expenditure in FY26 to sustain growth momentum.
- Russia-India Labour Pact: Both nations set to sign a labour mobility agreement during Putin’s December visit to deepen workforce cooperation.
- PLI Schemes Progress Mixed: Government’s PLI incentive programs achieving goals but show uneven timelines and varied implementation progress.
- RBI’s New Rule Split Banks: New current account norms create divergence between public and private lenders on implementation and impact.
🏦 Companies / Industry
- Notebook Makers Raise GST Alarm: Industry warns that higher GST and import surge may inflate costs, hurt domestic players.
- EEPC India on Steel Trade: Engineering exporters urge inclusion of steel in US trade talks, seek status quo in EU arrangements.
- India Turns Net Steel Exporter: October data shows India becoming a net exporter of finished steel, aided by strong global demand.
- Google’s Vizag Bet: Nara Lokesh says Google’s major investment in Vizag will place the city on the global tech map.
🌍 Global / World
- Intel CEO Takes Over AI Efforts: Pat Gelsinger to lead AI strategy after senior executive exits for OpenAI.
- India-UK FTA Boost: Trade pact expected to lift Scotch whisky exports and spur Indian alcobev market growth.
- Rice Export Ban Lift Impact: WTO says India’s lifting of rice export ban has helped ease global food prices.