Gold and silver price prediction today: Amidst Middle East tensions, gold prices are fluctuating. Experts suggest watching ₹95,800 as a crucial support for gold, targeting ₹98,500 and potentially ₹1,00,000. Silver faces a decline but remains positive overall.

GCC: India remains top choice; value growth may touch 15% by FY29 - Report
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/global-capability-centres-india-remains-top-choice-value-growth-may-touch-15-by-fy29-report/articleshow/122083851.cms

India is expected to continue as a leading hub for Global Capability Centres. A PwC report indicates that most businesses plan to expand their operations in India. Over 150 new GCCs are projected to be established. The report suggests increased investment in infrastructure by the government. This will support India's digital transformation. The GCCs are evolving into innovation-led global hubs.

China plays hardball! After choking rare earth magnets supply, China blocks important agriculture-related shipments to India; continues exports to others
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/china-plays-hardball-after-choking-rare-earth-magnets-supply-china-blocks-important-agriculture-related-shipments-to-india-continues-exports-to-others/articleshow/122083923.cms

China has halted specialty fertilizer exports to India, impacting the production of fruits and vegetables, while continuing to supply other nations. This action, attributed to strained diplomatic relations and procedural delays, threatens India's crop yields as 80% of its specialty fertilizer imports originate from China.

Crypto rally builds: Bitcoin crosses $108K briefly; Ether, altcoins mixed amid caution
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/crypto-rally-builds-bitcoin-crosses-108k-briefly-ether-altcoins-mixed-amid-caution/articleshow/122087360.cms

Bitcoin briefly exceeded $108,000 amid easing geopolitical tensions and rising institutional interest. As of 11:50 am IST, it traded at $107,800, up 1.5%. Ethereum also rose, while some altcoins declined, reflecting cautious retail sentiment. Experts predict potential volatility due to options expiry and anticipate a breakout if Bitcoin surpasses $108.5K.

India–UK FTA: Coequal norms to ease exports; safeguards added to curb misuse
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/indiauk-fta-coequal-norms-to-ease-exports-safeguards-added-to-curb-misuse/articleshow/122087441.cms

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement features a new 'coequal' rule. This rule impacts product origin norms. It provides producers more flexibility. It also ensures stricter checks against tariff concession misuse. The agreement includes digital exchange of origin certificates. This will streamline processes. India anticipates zero-duty access for 99% of its exports to the UK.

Infosys AGM: Nilekani flags global uncertainty; AI central to firm’s strategy
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/infosys-agm-2025-nilekani-flags-global-uncertainty-ai-and-energy-shift-central-to-firms-strategy/articleshow/122087571.cms

Infosys chairman Nandan Nilekani warned businesses face a "perfect storm" due to tariff conflicts, AI disruption, and energy transition. He urged companies to prioritise innovation, supply chain diversification, and digital architecture overhauls. Infosys is positioning itself as an AI-native company, training employees and working on numerous generative AI projects while expanding into tier-2 and 3 cities.

Not just Apple iPhones! Android smartphone makers like Samsung, Motorola step up exports from India to US; move due to Trump’s tariff policies
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/not-just-apple-iphones-android-smartphone-makers-like-samsung-motorola-step-up-exports-from-india-to-us-move-due-to-trumps-tariff-policies/articleshow/122088323.cms

Driven by tariffs and government incentives, smartphone exports from India to the US are surging. Motorola, leveraging Indian manufacturing, significantly increased Android phone shipments to the US, capitalizing on tariff advantages over China. Samsung also boosted exports, while Apple remains the largest exporter overall.

Indian team in US for fresh talks on trade deal
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/indian-team-in-us-for-fresh-talks-on-trade-deal/articleshow/122093680.cms