Driving the rally: A big drop in inflation last month. Consumer prices rose 3% in June from a year earlier, compared with 4% in May, the Labor Department reported on July 12. That was the smallest increase in more than 24 months and well below the 9.1% surge seen just a year ago.
India’s free trade pacts not paused, all talks progressing as per schedule: Official
India is proceeding with its free trade agreement negotiations with various countries and blocs, including the UK and the EU, according to a government official.