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• Temasek widens scope of India investments

  22-07-2026 19:35 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Temasek is broadening its Indian investment focus beyond traditional sectors. The investor will now target industrials and artificial intelligence opportunities. Its India portfolio has grown significantly, reaching $42 billion by March 2026. The firm aims to double its recent capital deployment in the next three years. Temasek is increasing its AI exposure to fifteen percent by 2031.
  
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• 'Aam'ezing voyage: UP's mangoes make first sea journey to Dubai

  22-07-2026 18:41 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Indian mangoes reached Dubai via a 25-day sea journey.Nearly ninety percent of the fruit remained market-ready after transit.This successful shipment paves the way for cheaper and larger mango exports.The new protocol reduces reliance on expensive air freight for shipments.This development enhances farmer incomes and boosts export earnings.
  
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• Trump's 200% tariff plan may be a bitter pill for US consumers; Dr Reddy's warns of costlier medicines

  22-07-2026 17:56 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The United States plans significant tariffs on imported generic medicines. These duties will rise to 200% in the coming years. Dr Reddy's Laboratories anticipates higher medicine prices for American consumers. Shifting manufacturing to the US is currently considered impractical by the company. India faces substantial exposure as a major generic medicine exporter to the US.
  
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• US stock market today: Wall Street drifts in mixed trading; oil prices rise another 3%

  22-07-2026 16:48 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The S&P 500 slipped 0.2%, despite a majority of its constituent stocks trading higher. Artificial intelligence-related stocks have remained the key driver of recent market volatility. Micron Technology declined 1.6% after rallying 14.4% over the previous two trading sessions, a move that had almost fully recovered its 13.3% decline from the prior week. Even after the latest pullback, the stock remains up nearly 235% so far this year.
  
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• BPCL posts Rs 3,962 crore Q1 loss as high crude prices squeeze fuel margins

  22-07-2026 15:32 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd reported a significant net loss for the April-June quarter. Elevated crude oil prices and regulated fuel rates severely impacted marketing margins. The company incurred substantial LPG under-recoveries and unpaid subsidy dues. Revenue from operations increased, but total expenses climbed significantly. Fuel sales and refinery processing saw a slight decline during the period.
  
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• 'We literally have the paper': US says India trade deal could be signed in months

  22-07-2026 13:26 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A significant India-US trade agreement is expected within three to four months. Negotiations are nearly finalized, with the text effectively complete and ready for signing. The primary remaining hurdle involves ongoing US trade investigations, not bilateral disagreements. Washington's Section 301 probes are nearing conclusion, which will allow progress. This agreement aims to expand market access and deepen economic ties between both nations.
  
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• Running on rollovers: Pakistan's reserves get $27 billion foreign loans from Saudi, China

  22-07-2026 13:16 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Pakistan secured approximately twenty-seven billion dollars in foreign funding last fiscal year. Saudi Arabia and China provided significant rollover support for existing loans. Fresh borrowing accounted for sixteen billion dollars of the total inflows. This foreign assistance primarily financed the budget and repaid external debt. Pakistan's exports declined by six percent during the same period.
  
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• Universal provident fund scheme: How PF for gig workers, self-employed could work & why it would be a game-changer

  22-07-2026 13:11 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The proposed framework aims to allow unorganised sector workers and self-employed to set aside a portion of their income for deposits under a universal provident fund scheme which will earn regular interest on par with the existing EPFO scheme.
  
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• Boiling point? Brent crude touches five week high, here’s what analysts expect next for oil markets

  22-07-2026 12:32 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Oil prices are climbing as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran intensify. Analysts expect crude prices to remain within a specific range for now. Current market prices do not indicate a major structural disruption to global oil supplies. Investors are also closely monitoring upcoming crude oil inventory data. This data could influence near-term price direction for the commodity.
  
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• Why did the stock market crash today? BSE Sensex ends over 700 points down, Nifty50 below 24,000; top reasons for fall

  22-07-2026 12:30 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Pharmaceutical stocks were among the biggest drags on the market after Trump announced a phased tariff framework for imported generic medicines, giving drugmakers a two-year transition period before higher duties come into force.
  
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• Donald Trump’s 200% tariffs on pharma: Why India’s generic medicines could still remain competitive

  22-07-2026 10:37 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the final stage of his pharmaceutical tariff plan, under which imported generic medicines will continue to enter the US without duties until August 1, 2028.
  
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• Stuck at ports: Why several fertiliser vessels are stranded at Indian ports during peak kharif sowing season

  22-07-2026 09:22 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Congestion has affected several major ports, including Kandla, Mundra, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) and Chennai. Industry officials said that the situation has been aggravated by the rerouting of vessels due to geopolitical tensions.
  
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• New worry for oil market: Tankers carrying Saudi crude for India, China make a U-turn in Red Sea on Houthi threats

  22-07-2026 08:26 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  On Monday, the Houthis announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, potentially opening another front in the US-Israeli conflict with Iran and increasing risks to global energy supplies and international trade beyond the Gulf region.
  
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• Pharma stocks bleed after Trump announces upto 200% tariff on generic drugs

  22-07-2026 07:33 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Pharmaceutical stocks faced pressure after US President Trump unveiled a phased tariff plan for imported generic medicines.This plan introduces steep duties on generic drugs after a two-year tariff-free window.Indian drugmakers are reassessing supply chains and investment plans due to potential future impacts.Companies without US manufacturing presence may face significantly altered economics.The announcement shifts focus to encouraging domestic production within the United States.
  
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• Rupee falls 11 paise to 96.36 against US dollar amid US-Iran tensions, rising crude

  22-07-2026 06:42 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Indian rupee opened lower on Wednesday, facing pressure from rising crude oil prices. Geopolitical tensions and demand for safe-haven assets also weighed on the domestic currency. The Reserve Bank of India's measures are helping to cushion the rupee's decline. Meanwhile, Indian stock markets experienced a downturn in early trade. Foreign institutional investors remained net buyers of equities on Tuesday.
  
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• Asian stocks trade in green: Kospi adds 6%, Nikkei jumps over 1,100 points

  22-07-2026 06:06 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Asian markets opened higher, mirroring Wall Street's gains as technology stocks rebounded. Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan led the advance, while China also saw gains. Oil prices continued to climb due to threats in the Red Sea region. US markets closed higher overnight, with semiconductor shares driving the upward movement. Investor focus now shifts to upcoming earnings reports from major tech companies.
  
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• 0%, 100%, then 200%: How Trump's new generic drug tariff plan could hit India

  22-07-2026 05:50 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Donald Trump announced phased tariffs on imported generic medicines starting August 2026.These tariffs will gradually increase to 200 percent over three years.This policy aims to reshore pharmaceutical production back into America.India, a major supplier of affordable generics, faces significant impact from these changes.The move adds uncertainty to ongoing bilateral trade agreement.
  
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• Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for July 22, 2026 - check list

  22-07-2026 04:37 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Stock market recommendations: BSE, Reliance Industries, and PI Industries have been identified as the top stocks to buy today, July 22, 2026, by Mehul Kothari, DVP - Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares.
  
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• Brent crude tops $92, WTI above $85 as Hormuz tensions threaten global supplies

  22-07-2026 04:19 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Crude oil prices extended their rally as Middle East tensions escalated.Brent crude held above ninety dollars a barrel amid supply disruption fears.Houthi threats affected shipping activity in the Red Sea region.Military actions continued overnight impacting energy shipping routes.Global food insecurity risks also increased due to these disruptions.
  
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• USTR hints at 'action' ahead of tariff expiry

  22-07-2026 04:17 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Section 301 Levies May Cover 99% Of US Trade | New Tariffs On Canada & Brazil
  
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