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Niti Aayog paper on India-US trade deal goes offline, raising questions
The paper called for lower tariffs on soybean and corn from the US, both of which would be genetically modified, while their byproducts could hurt the domestic processing industry and ethanol makers
 "Niti Aayog paper on India-US trade deal goes offline, raising questions")
Why is life insurance losing lustre as a savings scheme for India's youth?
As life insurance loses share in households' financial savings, insurers are rushing to create new products, mostly in health insurance, to stay engaged with a younger demographic
 "Why is life insurance losing lustre as a savings scheme for India's youth?")
India-Canada trade deal gets a second wind as diplomatic ties improve
Both countries have agreed to resume talks for an interim trade agreement in a volatile global scenario as part of their effort to reset diplomatic relations following a bitter fallout under Trudeau
 "India-Canada trade deal gets a second wind as diplomatic ties improve")
When is NSE IPO coming? A Motilal Oswal report may have an answer
NSE IPO News: NSE, analysts believe, may receive clearance from market regulator Sebi to file its IPO prospectus as early as this month, i.e. July 2025
 "When is NSE IPO coming? A Motilal Oswal report may have an answer")
CDSL stock eyes 'cup and handle' pattern breakout; can it hit ₹3,000-mark?
CDSL stock is seen trading near the 'cup and handle' pattern resistance level; a breakout above ₹1,828 levels shall open the doors for a further rally at the counter.
 "CDSL stock eyes 'cup and handle' pattern breakout; can it hit ₹3,000-mark?")
Raymond Lifestyle, Voltas: How to trade 5 worst performing stock of H1 2025
One in every 10 Nifty 500 stocks shed over 20% in the first-half of 2025. Here are 5 stocks among the top losers, which can potentially gain up to 23% in second-half this year, as per technical charts
 "Raymond Lifestyle, Voltas: How to trade 5 worst performing stock of H1 2025")
US crude oil exports jump in hope for India as trade treaty deadline nears
Total imports from the US stood at $8.9 billion in April-May 2025, up from $7 billion in the same period a year earlier, Indian customs data showed
 "US crude oil exports jump in hope for India as trade treaty deadline nears")
Best of BS Opinion: PLIs can't succeed without deeper structural reforms
Today's pieces span multiple issues, from overseas acquisitions by PSUs, PLI schemes' success, the proposed India-US BTA, and the debilitating effect of quality issues across sectors
 "Best of BS Opinion: PLIs can't succeed without deeper structural reforms")
India firm on agriculture as US trade discussions enter crucial stage
The ongoing in-person round of talks between New Delhi and Washington is crucial, considering that the end of the 90-day pause on the US's plan to impose country-specific reciprocal tariffs on July 9
 "India firm on agriculture as US trade discussions enter crucial stage")
Banks to book treasury gains in Q1FY26 on yield fall, OMO support
Bond yield drop and ₹2.5 trillion RBI OMOs to lift treasury income in Q1FY26 but weak credit growth may weigh on net profits, especially for PSU banks
 "Banks to book treasury gains in Q1FY26 on yield fall, OMO support")
Centre to issue new framework to expand GCCs beyond metro cities
Talks ongoing with Fortune 500 firms to set up new centres
 "Centre to issue new framework to expand GCCs beyond metro cities")
Karnataka Bank shares recover after CEO, ED resign; bank reassures clients
In May, the bank's statutory auditors had flagged certain expenditure incurred by the whole-time directors without taking the board into confidence
 "Karnataka Bank shares recover after CEO, ED resign; bank reassures clients")
Banking system may face near-term margin pressures, says RBI report
Lower NIMs, slow credit growth, and high-cost deposits likely to add to its woes
 "Banking system may face near-term margin pressures, says RBI report")
Datanomics: Banana steals mango's crown in India's fruit economy
The Gross Value of Output (GVO) of bananas, adjusted for inflation, surpassed that of mangoes for the second consecutive year in 2023-24
 "Datanomics: Banana steals mango's crown in India's fruit economy")
From the fields: Kharif sowing picks up pace, cotton lags, shows IMD data
The sowing data also showed that cotton acreage is almost 9 per cent less than normal as farmers have opted for some other crops due to repeated instances of pest infestations
 "From the fields: Kharif sowing picks up pace, cotton lags, shows IMD data")
Slashing food tariffs: NITI's push for US mkt access may hurt food security
In the 1960s and early 1970s, India faced food shortages and depended on US food imports under PL-480 - a US law that allowed surplus food to be sold or donated to countries like India
 "Slashing food tariffs: NITI's push for US mkt access may hurt food security")
Capacity expansion likely trigger for Hindalco Industries' stock
The scenario for Hindalco and its US subsidiary Novelis is promising although Novelis has been impacted by tariffs
 "Capacity expansion likely trigger for Hindalco Industries' stock")
Rajasthan bets big on solar power to emerge as a renewable energy leader
Due to Rajasthan's rising electricity demand, which is increasing by an estimated 8-10 per cent annually, the government's focus is to obtain 43 per cent of power consumption from solar energy by 2030
 "Rajasthan bets big on solar power to emerge as a renewable energy leader")
Strategic opportunity: Mazagon-CDPLC deal boosts India's maritime influence
This strategic deal between MDSL and CDPLC was the outcome of extensive discussion between Indian and Sri Lankan officials
 "Strategic opportunity: Mazagon-CDPLC deal boosts India's maritime influence")
Deborah Baker's 'Charlottesville' reveals essence of the new American right
The new American right is a Hydra-headed monster. Mr Trump isn't its cause, but its distilled essence
 "Deborah Baker's 'Charlottesville' reveals essence of the new American right")