SEBI mulls allowing ratings agencies to rate instruments not regulated by it

Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) proposed allowing credit ratings agencies to rate financial instruments regulated by other financial sector regulators. Any agency that expands ratings to such instruments will need to set up a new unit within six months, SEBI said in a consultation paper. SEBI, … Read more

‘Any country aligning themselves…’: Trump threatens 10% tariffs on ‘Anti-American policies of BRICS’

US President Donald Trump said he would put an additional 10% tariff on any country aligning themselves with “the Anti-American policies of BRICS,” injecting further uncertainty as the US continues to negotiate levies with trading partners. “Any Country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS, will be charged an ADDITIONAL 10% Tariff,” Trump said … Read more

‘Promises made, promises kept’: Donald Trump signs ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ into law; brings tax relief, Medicaid cuts

Marking a high-profile legislative win early in his second term, US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed what he called the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” into law during a celebratory Fourth of July ceremony at the White House.The landmark measure, described by Trump as delivering on several key campaign promises, includes broad tax cuts, significant … Read more

India-US trade deal: India eyes middle ground, mulls GM-free ‘self-certification’ for US food imports as Donald Trump’s tariff deadline nears

India and the United States are engaged in detailed negotiations to finalise a trade agreement before July 9. (AI image) India-US trade deal: India and the United States are engaged in detailed negotiations to finalise a trade agreement before July 9, when US President Donald Trump’s tariff deadline kicks in. The two countries are seeking … Read more