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Trade tensions between Washington and Beijing have found a new flashpoint, and India is caught in the middle. The White House has named India among more than 40 countries it says have helped Chinese exporters circumvent US tariffs, adding a fresh dimension to an already complex trade relationship.
Geopolitics, meanwhile, continues to shape energy markets. Oil prices have eased, but traders remain on edge as talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remain deadlocked and fresh attacks on tankers and energy infrastructure keep supply risks firmly in focus.
Back home, CNBC-TV18 has accessed fresh findings from Airbus into the Air India Phuket-Delhi incident, offering new insight into what unfolded in the cockpit after multiple hydraulic-system failures.
On the markets front, LG Electronics India is in focus after a stronger-than-expected quarter, while the rupee has edged higher as softer crude prices offer some relief.
Beyond markets, AI competition is showing no signs of slowing.
US names India among 40+ nations in China tariff-dodging crackdown
The White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy released a report on Thursday, "The Great Transshipment Scam." It names India among more than 40 countries accused of helping Chinese exporters dodge US tariffs. The alleged methods include rerouting goods through third countries, relabelling or repackaging them, and falsely declaring a non-Chinese origin.
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Oil prices slip as Hormuz reopening talks stall amid fresh tanker
attacks
Oil prices slipped again on Friday August 14, as markets weighed the chances of a breakthrough that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, even as fresh strikes on tankers and energy sites unsettled traders. Brent crude sat close to $87 a barrel after dropping 2.2% the day before, and West Texas Intermediate traded around $81.
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S&P 500 CEO pay jumps to record as Elon Musk-inspired compensation plans spread
Extraordinary corporate compensation deals for Elon Musk have opened the door for the CEOs of other S&P 500 companies to win huge paydays, a new study shows. Even excluding the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, average compensation for chief executives in the S&P 500 soared 21% to $22.8 million in 2025, according to data released on Thursday by the American Federation of Labour and Congress of Industrial Organisations.
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Investors sue Selena Gomez for alleged fraud over mental-health start-up
Singer and actor Selena Gomez was sued on Thursday by investors who say the "Only Murders in the Building” star committed fraud by failing to fulfill duties to build and promote her mental health start-up.
The plaintiffs invested nearly $1.2 million in Wondermind Global, which was launched in 2021 to help users strengthen their "mental fitness,” according to the lawsuit filed in federal court in Delaware.
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Why this $11 billion electronics giant is Nuvama's top pick in consumer durables
Shares of LG Electronics India Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, August 14, after the company reported a stronger-than-expected June quarter (Q1FY27) performance, with revenue growth led by premium demand across categories and an expansion in operating margins.
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Rupee edges higher against dollar: Why the gain may remain limited
The Indian rupee opened marginally stronger against the US dollar on Friday (August 14), gaining 6 paise to 95.38 per dollar from Thursday’s (August 13's) close of 95.44. A pullback in crude oil prices offered some relief to the currency after a week of persistent pressure.
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AI Watch: Databricks hits $190 billion valuation as Google, OpenAI unveil new moves
Anthropic's IPO preparations, AMD's record fundraising, IBM's OpenAI partnership and Microsoft's China strategy highlight another busy week in AI. What do these developments mean for the next phase of AI competition?
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Gold prices extend decline: What’s weighing on bullion
Gold prices extended their decline in global markets on Friday, August 14, as investors continued to book profits after the precious metal’s recent rally. COMEX gold was trading at $4,374.30 per ounce, down $46.10, or 1.04%, from the previous close of $4,408.20 anounce.
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Air India Phuket-Delhi flight: Fresh findings from Airbus
Airbus’ initial assessment shows that the pilots had to contend with a loss of normal flight-control response for several seconds after the Phuket-Delhi A320 experienced a sequence of hydraulic-system pressure losses, sources told CNBC-TV18.
The First Officer applied full nose-down input after the aircraft’s control surfaces did not immediately respond, according to the Airbus dossier reviewed by CNBC-TV18.
The incident involved an Airbus A320 operating an Air India Phuket-Delhi service on August 4. The aircraft experienced a sudden change in altitude during the flight, leaving passengers and crew members injured. Airbus has now shared an initial assessment based on its analysis of the aircraft’s Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR).
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Karnataka pensioners get new health cover: Contribution rates, benefits explained
Karnataka has approved a cashless healthcare scheme for state government pensioners, family pensioners and eligible dependents, offering health cover of up to ₹5 lakh a year. The ‘Sandhya Kiran’ scheme will initially cover around 4.93 lakh beneficiaries.
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BCI drops action against NALSAR students over anti-CJI campaign
he Bar Council of India (BCI) withdrew its order to all state bars, within hours by Thursday (August 13) midnight, not to enrol the graduating batch of NALSAR University of Law. Students at the Hyderabad-based university had opposed the presence of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant as the chief guest at their convocation.
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