India-EU FTA: Pharma Data Exclusivity Standoff Explained

India-EU Free Trade Agreement signing timeline confirmed by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal

Pharmaceutical businesses in Europe and India will be anxiously awaiting the fine print as the two countries are scheduled to sign a historic free trade agreement (FTA) on January 27. India–EU Free Trade Agreement and Pharmaceutical Sector Impact The EU has been pushing for TRIPS-plus protections, such as tighter patent regulations, longer data exclusivity for … Read more

Indian Oil Brazilian Crude Imports Rise as Russian Supplies Fall

India US trade agreement Russian oil Piyush Goyal

After cutting back on Russian oil imports, Indian Oil Corp., the nation’s biggest refiner, has promised to purchase more Brazilian crude in the fiscal year beginning in April, a company executive said on Tuesday. Indian Oil increases Brazilian crude purchases The CEO said reporters outside the Indian Energy Week conference that IOC intends to buy … Read more

Social Commerce 2026: How Creators and Platforms Drive Shopping

Social Commerce 2026 powered by creators and platforms for seamless shopping

Customers may explore, find, and buy things directly within apps like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok thanks to social commerce, which is the integration of e-commerce features into social media platforms. Understanding Social Commerce Social commerce thrives on discovery, inspiration, and impulse, in contrast to traditional e-commerce, where customers enter with the intention of making a … Read more

Gold and Silver FoFs: Balance Growth and Safety

Gold Up ₹1,633, Silver Jumps ₹8,290: 10g Gold at ₹1,58,436 on MCX

Precious metals are once again taking center stage in portfolios as investors struggle with ongoing global uncertainty, which includes sticky inflation, unpredictable equity markets, and geopolitical concerns. Gold and Silver FoFs: Balancing Stability and Growth A mix gold and silver fund of funds (FoFs), which invest in gold ETFs and silver ETFs in an effort … Read more

Gold Mining Boom Revives South Africa’s Industry

Gold Up ₹1,633, Silver Jumps ₹8,290: 10g Gold at ₹1,58,436 on MCX

On this piece of property on the outskirts of the city, hundreds of illegal miners known locally as “zama zamas” used hammers and chisels in hand-dug tunnels to search for gold for years. South Africa’s First New Underground Gold Mine in 15 Years As part of a global push to increase production of a commodity … Read more