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With more than 18 FTAs so far, India must shift focus to deliver export gains amid tough 2026 trade outlook: GTRI – World News Network
With 18 free trade agreements (FTAs) already signed and more likely in 2026, India's priority must now move from negotiating new deals to ensuring existing FTAs translate into real export gains, particularly in electronics, engineering and textiles, highlighted a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
A New Game for Goa: Assagao House Launches Finest Indoor Padel and Pickleball Facilities with CoPlay – World News Network
Goa [India], December 25: Assagao House, the upcoming private members' retreat envisioned by Paul Dass OBE, Founder and CEO of Mayaland Homes Goa, announces the opening of its first operational facility, a premium indoor padel and pickleball centre developed in partnership with CoPlay. The court is set to open its…
Flight bookings emerge as most preferred use of credit card reward points in 2025: Report – World News Network
The study found that nearly one-third (32%) of all reward points redeemed by SaveSage users were used for flights or airline mile transfers, reflecting growing awareness of high-value redemptions amid rising travel costs. In total, users redeemed Rs 850 crore worth of credit card reward points for travel during the…
Indian stock markets shut today for Christmas, marking last trading holiday of 2025 – World News Network
Indian stock markets will remain closed on Thursday for the Christmas holiday, marking the last trading holiday of 2025.
Impact of GST 2.0 short-lived as Credit Card spends moderate, issuance remains healthy: Report – World News Network
The impact of GST 2.0 on consumer spending has proved to be short-lived, with card spends moderating after the festive season, even as new card issuance remained healthy, according to a report by Asit C. Mehta Investment Intermediates Limited (ACMIIL), a SEBI-registered stock broker.
Tier-2, Tier-3 cities to drive next phase of India’s premium housing growth – World News Network
India's premium and luxury housing segment is undergoing a structural expansion, with demand steadily moving beyond traditional metropolitan markets into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, according to industry reports and developers.