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WTO warns global trade slump could squeeze India’s exports in 2026
The global trade slowdown warning from the World Trade Organization has become the main keyword shaping India’s export outlook for 2026. The WTO expects weaker demand, rising protectionism and slower recovery in major economies to challenge export dependent sectors next year. The alert comes at a time when India is experiencing strong domestic momentum but facing external headwinds. Export growth…
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Canada US Trade Tensions Deepen as Carney Faces Trump Pressure
Canada US trade tensions have intensified after negotiations between Ottawa and Washington broke down, with Prime Minister Mark Carney suspending talks and matching new US tariffs. The confrontation is testing Canada's economic strategy while increasing pressure on businesses and consumers. Canada US trade talks collapse after tariff escalation Canada US…
India and Morocco Target Doubling Bilateral Trade in Five Years
India and Morocco have agreed to work towards doubling bilateral trade over the next five years, with trade currently at around $4 billion. The two countries will also explore a preferential trade agreement and seek wider market access across sectors including pharmaceuticals, automotive, fertilisers, AI and renewable energy. India Morocco…
BSE, Hyundai, United Spirits in Focus as Key Updates Emerge
BSE, Hyundai Motor India and United Spirits are among the stocks in focus on August 20, 2026, after fresh corporate developments. BSE’s MSCI agreement, Hyundai’s planned price hike and a regulatory update involving United Spirits are driving attention in Thursday’s trade. BSE Shares in Focus After MSCI Index Agreement BSE…
MobiKwik Completes Transfer of Digital Lending Business
MobiKwik has completed the transfer of its digital lending business to wholly owned subsidiary MobiKwik Distribution Services Private Limited. The restructuring is linked to the fintech company’s plans to operationalise its lending business under a separate regulatory structure following approval from the Reserve Bank of India. MobiKwik completes lending business…
Ather Energy and Urban Company Enter MSCI Small Cap Index
Ather Energy and Urban Company have been added to the MSCI Small Cap Index as part of the global index provider's August 2026 review. The inclusion is expected to improve their visibility among global investors and could lead to passive fund inflows when the changes take effect on September 1,…
Pharma Exporters Watch Global Trade Shifts as Tariff Debate Intensifies
Global pharmaceutical exporters are closely monitoring changes in trade policy after fresh tariff proposals in the United States reignited concerns about cross-border medicine supplies. The debate has put Indian drug manufacturers, one of the world's largest suppliers of generic medicines, under renewed investor and industry focus. The topic is time…