India-Australia trade pact: India rejects demand for tariff cuts on dairy and wine; second phase of BTA delayed

India has rejected Australia’s demand for deeper tariff concessions on dairy and alcoholic beverages, delaying the second phase of a proposed bilateral trade pact, news agency Reuters reported citing two Indian government sources.The countries signed an interim deal in 2022 that reduced tariffs on a wide range of goods. However, talks on a full-scale Comprehensive … Read more

Gold demand: Gold ETF inflows hit 5-month high at Rs 2,081 crore in June; investor rush lifts AUM close to Rs 65,000 crore

Investor appetite for gold-backed mutual funds surged in June, with Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) attracting net inflows of Rs 2,081 crore, the highest in five months, amid resilient gold prices, market volatility, and geopolitical tensions.According to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi), the June inflows mark a sharp jump from … Read more