A new trade hurdle? India engaged with US over Section 301 probe linked to forced labour concerns

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday said it is in touch with the United States regarding a Section 301 investigation linked to concerns over forced labour and excess industrial capacity.Earlier, the Office of the United States trade representative (USTR) named India among countries it believes follow unfair trade practices. Based on its findings, the USTR…

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Gold price prediction today: Will gold, silver prices continue to be stuck in a range? Check June 3, 2026 outlook

For Indian investors, domestic gold prices remained comparatively resilient. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: While gold and silver prices are seeing some weakness, in the domestic market gold has managed to exhibit some resilience, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.Gold’s broad consolidation phase from April…

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US proposes action against 60 countries over forced labour concerns: Why India is on the list

India and the United States may be 99% closer to signing the BTA, but a new proposal from Washington suggests that the trade story isn’t quite finished yet. The United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Wednesday named India among countries that could face additional tariffs over concerns about preventing goods linked to forced labour from…

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Stock Market Live Updates Today: BSE Sensex tanks over 500 points in opening trade, Nifty50 goes below 23,400 on rising crude oil prices

“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a flat to mildly negative note, with Gift Nifty trading around 23,477, down by 15 points, indicating subdued opening cues for domestic indices. Global markets remained broadly positive on the back of resilient economic data and easing concerns over major geopolitical developments, though investors are likely to…

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More Trump tariffs? Amid trade deal talks, US names India in its Section 301 findings; proposes additional duties

The development comes as senior trade officials from the US and India are engaged in a three-day round of discussions in New Delhi. (AI image) Amid ongoing India-US trade deal talks, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has named India among countries that have unfair trade practices. Based on these findings, the…

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Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: International gold prices edge down on renewed US-Iran tensions

The government has tightened rules governing silver imports, requiring all incoming shipments of the metal to be channelled through RBI-designated agencies, entities approved by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), and eligible jewellers authorised by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) through the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX). Such imports will now require…

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Month four of Hormuz blockade: Oil prices continue to soar after Iran attacks Kuwait, Bahrain

Oil prices jumped over 1% on Wednesday as tensions in the Middle East continued to intensify after Iran launched missiles towards Kuwait and Bahrain. At the same time, peace efforts between Tehran and Washington yielded no breakthrough and the Strait of Hormuz disruption continued for 96th day.Brent crude futures gained $1.05, or 1.09%, to reach…

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