MUMBAI: Raymond, which has shed its apparel and real estate businesses through a series of demergers, is in talks to acquire Deharde, a German precision engineering company that supplies aerostructures to Airbus and others, people familiar with the matter said.If completed, the deal would mark Raymond’s first overseas acquisition since its 2024 restructuring and would…

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BENGALURU: Infosys sees a $300-$400 billion opportunity in AI-led services by 2030 and believes the technology will amplify, rather than diminish, the role of IT services companies, chairman Nandan Nilekani said on Tuesday.“AI will not replace companies like ours. It will amplify those who move with purpose and adapt with speed,” Nilekani told shareholders at…

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NEW DELHI: India and the US kicked off ministerial level trade talks on Monday to work out a deal before the expiry of the current 10% tariff imposed by the Trump administration on imports from all countries.“India and the US share a strong and growing economic partnership. We had productive discussions on advancing negotiations towards…

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NEW DELHI: American major GE Aerospace has sent the engine analysis reports of Air India’s ill-fated Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which crashed last June 12 in Ahmedabad. This was among the crucial inputs awaited by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) for preparing the final report on the AI-171 crash that left 260 people dead.“The engines…

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MUMBAI: Markets regulator Sebi is proposing a common advertisement code for all its regulated entities. Under the new code, even individual mutual funds will be allowed celebrity endorsement at the brand level, an option not allowed currently. At present AMFI as the industry trade body could use such endorsements for the MF industry as a…

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BENGALURU: IPO-bound real estate and mortgage platform Square Yards has raised Rs 900 crore through a mix of debt and equity, catapulting it into the unicorn club as it gears up for a public listing. The funding round was anchored by real estate investment firm EAAA Alternatives, with participation from global corporate credit manager Muzinich…

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After raising $75 billion in IPO, Elon Musk’s SpaceX enters bond market Elon Musk’s SpaceX has turned to the bond market for the first time, days after its record-breaking stock market debut, as the company seeks fresh funding to support its growing investments in artificial intelligence and next-generation space technology.The move comes as SpaceX disclosed…

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NEW DELHI: As US Trade Representative Jaimeson Greer touches down in the Capital for negotiations, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Monday said that India will seek a comparative advantage in the trade deal.“We are trying to work out with the US how we can get a comparative advantage so that our exporters, MSMEs, processed…

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NEW DELHI: The index of infrastructure industries grew 0.5 per cent in May, the slowest pace of expansion since last Oct, as only three of the eight sectors registered higher output. While cement expanded at 8.4 per cent, steel saw production rise by 5 per cent and power generation was 8.7 per cent higher, according…

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Iran hopes to make the most of the temporary reprieve that could allow it to restart exports. (AI image) With the Donald Trump administration announcing a 60-day waiver for Iran’s petroleum products, Tehran is reportedly rushing to sell oil to some of Asia’s biggest crude buyers, including India.For years, sanctions restrictions forced Iran to direct…

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