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US Vice President JD Vance is travelling from Washington to Islamabad for high-level peace talks involving Iran, with Pakistan set to host discussions involving the United States, Iran and Israel. The talks are scheduled for Saturday, and the US delegation will include special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
However, uncertainty continues over Iran’s participation in the talks, with concerns linked to reported ceasefire violations and recent strikes in Lebanon. Pakistan is preparing to host delegations from all three countries, though confirmation from Tehran remains unclear.
Elsewhere, market sentiment turned sharply positive as Indian equities posted their strongest weekly gains in five years, snapping a six-week losing streak on easing geopolitical tensions. In policy developments, the RBI has proposed a new NBFC classification framework.
US Vice President JD Vance takes off from Washington to attend The Islamabad Summit with IranUS Vice President JD Vance is heading to Islamabad, Pakistan, for high-stakes peace talks with Iran scheduled for Saturday. Vance, joined by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, will lead the American negotiating team. Doubts linger over Iran's participation as Pakistan prepares for US-Iran-Israel peace talks As Pakistan prepares to host delegations from the United States, Iran and Israel for peace talks in Islamabad, there remains doubt on the participation of Iran due to Israel's ceasefire violations and attacks on Lebanon.
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RBI’s new NBFC classification draft rules — what changes
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a significant overhaul of the framework used to classify upper-layer non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), shifting to a simpler asset-size-based methodology.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India as both nations work to improve trade ties
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit India in May 2026 as New Delhi and Washington seek to reset ties strained by US tariff policies.
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We'll see you on Monday with another engaging 'Top 10@10.’
However, uncertainty continues over Iran’s participation in the talks, with concerns linked to reported ceasefire violations and recent strikes in Lebanon. Pakistan is preparing to host delegations from all three countries, though confirmation from Tehran remains unclear.
Elsewhere, market sentiment turned sharply positive as Indian equities posted their strongest weekly gains in five years, snapping a six-week losing streak on easing geopolitical tensions. In policy developments, the RBI has proposed a new NBFC classification framework.
US Vice President JD Vance takes off from Washington to attend The Islamabad Summit with IranUS Vice President JD Vance is heading to Islamabad, Pakistan, for high-stakes peace talks with Iran scheduled for Saturday. Vance, joined by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, will lead the American negotiating team. Doubts linger over Iran's participation as Pakistan prepares for US-Iran-Israel peace talks As Pakistan prepares to host delegations from the United States, Iran and Israel for peace talks in Islamabad, there remains doubt on the participation of Iran due to Israel's ceasefire violations and attacks on Lebanon.
Read more
Oil to stay firm above $80; gold upside seen limited in near term: Nirmal Bang SecuritiesKunal Shah, VP and Head of Commodities Research at Nirmal Bang Securities, believes oil prices are unlikely to see a sharp fall despite recent weakness.
Read more
Best week in five years: Markets snap six-week losing streak on global cuesIndian equity markets staged a sharp comeback this week, snapping a six-week losing streak and posting their strongest weekly gains in five years, aided by easing geopolitical tensions following a US-Iran ceasefire push. The rally was broad-based, with all sectoral indices ending the week higher and nearly 90% of stocks advancing.
Read more
RBI’s new NBFC classification draft rules — what changes
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a significant overhaul of the framework used to classify upper-layer non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), shifting to a simpler asset-size-based methodology.
Read more
Also Read: RBI proposes time lag, tighter checks to curb digital payment fraud; seeks feedback by May 8
SP Group bats for Tata Sons listing weeks ahead of RBI verdictThe Shapoorji Pallonji Group, a key shareholder in Tata Sons, is urging the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to push the company to proceed with a listing, as the central bank prepares to deliver a verdict on the matter by the end of the month.
Read more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India as both nations work to improve trade ties
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to reporters in a departure lounge before returning to Washington following meetings with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders, at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, February 25, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/Pool
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit India in May 2026 as New Delhi and Washington seek to reset ties strained by US tariff policies.
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Swiggy co-founder Nandan Reddy has stepped down from the company’s board to pursue independent projects, marking a key leadership transition at the firm.
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GoPro joins Oracle, Microsoft in layoffs wave, to cut 23% global workforce
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American action camera maker GoPro has announced a major round of layoffs. After tech companies Microsoft and Oracle, the company plans to reduce its 23% global workforce as part of a broader restructuring effort. It aims to lay off almost a quarter of its employees to save costs and regain profitability.
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Former IAS Subodh Agarwal arrested in Jal Jeevan Mission 'scam'Subodh Agarwal, a former senior bureaucrat in Rajasthan, was arrested by the Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) from New Delhi on Thursday, March 9, in connection with alleged irregularities in the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Read more
Mounjaro loses share in March as Semaglutide generics gain groundInteresting data are emerging from the Indian weight-loss drug market this March. Mounjaro, containing the molecule tirzepatide, Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drug, appears to be losing some ground as semaglutide generics entered the market on 21 March. Early, limited data for the month already reflect this shift.
Read more
We'll see you on Monday with another engaging 'Top 10@10.’
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