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Source: Reuters (via feed) India has ordered companies in the oil and gas sector to submit detailed data to a central government agency. The data includes production, imports, stocks, and consumption. This directive was issued…
Source: Reuters (via feed) U.S. Vice President JD Vance is planning to visit Hungary in the coming days. The visit is described by two sources as a show of support for Prime Minister Viktor Orban.…
Source: Reuters (via feed) Researchers reported a powerful spyware exploit planted on dozens of websites in Ukraine in recent weeks. This software can penetrate and steal information from potentially hundreds of millions of Apple iPhones.…
Source: Reuters (via feed) UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel said on Wednesday that a potential combination with Commerzbank is currently the bank’s priority. He added that further consolidation in Italy could still provide opportunities in the…
Source: Reuters (via feed) An International Monetary Fund mission began talks with Ukraine's government on Wednesday. The discussions took place as Ukraine faces an uphill battle to pass unpopular tax increases for small businesses and…
Source: Reuters (via feed) President Donald Trump's administration will require citizens from 50 countries to post bonds of $15,000 to apply for U.S. entry, a State Department official said on Wednesday. The requirement covers visa…
Source: Reuters (via feed) India's cabinet approved spending of 336.60 billion rupees ($3.63 billion) to develop 100 industrial parks. Information minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the approval on Wednesday. The spending is aimed at boosting domestic…
Source: Reuters (via feed) Germany's insurer Talanx signaled on Wednesday its intention to reduce its stake in Amprion. Sources told Reuters last month that major owners of Germany's second-biggest electricity grid were considering selling their…
Source: Reuters (via feed) BNP Paribas is avoiding major cross-border acquisitions, said Lutz Diederichs, head of its German unit. He said the bank is opting instead for smaller and less-complicated deals. Diederichs described this approach…
Source: Reuters (via feed) India's cabinet approved a hydropower development scheme valued at 25.85 billion rupees ($279 million). The announcement was made on Wednesday by Information Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. No other details about the scheme…
Source: Reuters (via feed) Greek shipowners and other companies in Greece are scanning their computer systems for cyberattacks. This follows advice from the National Cybersecurity Authority, two sources said on Wednesday. The advisory was issued…
Source: Reuters (via feed) India has added 120,000 new piped gas connections in the last two weeks, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday. The spokesperson attributed this increase to developments amid disruptions in liquefied natural…
Source: Reuters (via feed) Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was "eliminated" in a strike overnight. Katz made the announcement regarding the incident. BizTrendWire Insight: The statement…
Source: Reuters (via feed) Reliance Jio Platforms has hired 17 banks to manage its stock listing in Mumbai. The company will not raise any new funds through this initial public offering. The listing will allow…
Source: Reuters (via feed) India on Tuesday opened an anti-dumping investigation into ethyl chloroformate imports from China. The investigation followed a complaint from a domestic producer. The complaint stated that ethyl chloroformate was being sold…
Source: Reuters (via feed) Standard Chartered is reviewing offers from Kotak Mahindra Bank and Federal Bank. The proposals concern up to 600,000 customers in India who hold only credit card accounts with the British lender.…
Source: Reuters (via feed) India is considering shelving three planned privatisation sales amid weak investor appetite, according to two government sources. This weak demand has already disrupted the government’s attempt to sell a stake in…
Source: Reuters (via feed) The Indian rupee fell to its lifetime low on Monday. The drop continued amid ongoing hostilities in the Middle East. The conflict has kept oil prices elevated. Elevated oil prices have…
Source: Reuters (via feed) U.S. private equity firm KKR said it will invest up to $310 million through a partnership. The partners include Indian electric commercial vehicle maker PMI Electro Mobility Solutions. The investment also…
Source: Reuters (via feed) UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel said the digital euro will have a negative impact on banks' liquidity and profit margins. He noted this effect is due to the digital euro taking away…
Source: Reuters (via feed) India's rupee outlook shows vulnerability amid the Iran war. Rising oil prices are a related factor. Banks are promoting cross-currency trades. These trades target the rupee's underperformance against certain Asian peers.…
Source: Reuters (via feed) Irish bank Permanent TSB said on Wednesday that Austrian bank BAWAG Group AG is one of several parties interested in the group. This interest is part of a sale process launched…
Source: Reuters (via feed) UBS said on Wednesday it had completed the migration of former Credit Suisse clients in Switzerland onto its platforms. This move is a major milestone in the integration of Credit Suisse.…
Source: Reuters (via feed) India's renewable energy ministry said on Wednesday it is proposing that clean energy firms use only locally made solar ingots and wafers starting in June 2028. The proposal aims to curb…
Source: Reuters (via feed) India's Axis Bank said its board approved a plan to infuse 15 billion rupees ($162.28 million) into its consumer lending arm, Axis Finance. The decision was announced in a statement alongside…
