Trump’s tariff deadline delay brings hope, confusion to trade partners, businesses
09 Jul
Business News

Trump’s tariff deadline delay brings hope, confusion to trade partners, businesses

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Business WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s latest tariff delay provided some hope to major trade partners Japan, South Korea and the European Union that deals to ease duties could still be reached, while bewildering some smaller exporters such as South Africa and leaving companies with no clarity on the path forward.Trump’s form letters to 14 countries informing them of planned tariff rates of 25% to 40% provided what he called a final warning on his “reciprocal” tariffs, while pushing back Wednesday’s previous deadline to August 1, a date he said on Tuesday was final, declaring: “No extensions will be granted.”The move reflects Trump’s frustration with trade negotiations that are proving lengthier and more complicated than the “90 deals in 90 days” that he expected, trade experts and administration officials say.The president, who announced on Tuesday...
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Wipro FMCG arm’s revenue up 3.5% in FY25
09 Jul
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Wipro FMCG arm’s revenue up 3.5% in FY25

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Business BENGALURU: Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting (WCCL)'s revenue rose by 3.5% to Rs 10,600 crore in the 2024-25, with demand impacted by inflation and subdued consumer sentiment. "We are clearly seeing a slowdown in China - dramatic drops of 20% to 25%. We haven't dropped as much but are facing flat or marginal declines there. India shows muted growth, mainly due to the demand environment and last year's election delaying govt orders. However, volume growth was 7.8% last year, the highest in the industry. No quarter grew less than 7% volume-wise. However, premium and economy products did well," its CEO, Vineet Agrawal, said.The company stated that its flagship Santoor soap and body lotion brand crossed sales of over Rs 2,750 crore during the same period, marginally up from Rs 2,650 crore in the year-ago...
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UK government signs deal with Google Cloud to upskill 100,000 civil servants in AI by 2030
09 Jul
Science & Technology

UK government signs deal with Google Cloud to upskill 100,000 civil servants in AI by 2030

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Technology secretary Peter Kyle announces deal with Google Cloud as part of a push to loosen the grip of legacy tech on the UK public sector, while also committing to growing the amount of money government spends with homegrown tech suppliers ByCaroline Donnelly,Senior Editor, UK Published: 09 Jul 2025 15:04Google Cloud is leaning on its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to expand its footprint in the UK public sector, having signed a strategic agreement with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to reduce Whitehall’s reliance on legacy tech. As part of the agreement, Google will train 100,000 civil servants working across the public sector in using AI and other digital services through its Google Cloud Training Programme by 2030, in support of the government’s goal to have one in 10 civil servants working in tech...
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Fleet Management Solutions Market Analysis by Component and Industry

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The Future of Fleet Management: Where Technology Meets Transportation If you've ever wondered how delivery trucks always seem to know the fastest route to your door, or how companies manage hundreds of vehicles across the country, you're looking at the fascinating world of fleet management. This industry is experiencing a remarkable transformation, and the numbers tell an impressive story – experts predict the market will grow to $84.3 billion by 2032, expanding at a 17.4% annual rate. That's not just growth; that's explosive change. How Smart Technology is Changing Everything Think about your smartphone for a moment. It knows where you are, can predict traffic, and helps you find the best route home. Now imagine that same intelligence built into every delivery truck, taxi, and company vehicle. That's exactly what's happening with IoT (Internet of Things) technology in...
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