Politics and the Economy 🏛
Signing of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement: Today in London, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer signed a comprehensive trade agreement that will remove tariffs on products like Indian spices and Scotch whisky. India’s first comprehensive free trade agreement with a European country is a historic one. 🌏 Relations with Other Countries
Chinese nationals can now obtain tourist visas again: India has started issuing tourist visas to China again today after a five-year halt, with the goal of promoting travel and interpersonal relationships.
🏏 Sports
In the fourth Test match against England, Rishabh Pant makes an unexpected comeback: Pant made a surprise comeback to the Indian team, however he eventually retired due to a foot ailment. India is currently at 358 all out, and England is reacting forcefully.
India bolsters its 2036 Olympic bid: To strengthen India’s bid for Ahmedabad, the Indian Olympic Association, under the direction of PT Usha, began a crackdown on doping and encouraged unity.
📈 Updates on markets and finances:
In contrast to the Sensex’s 0.66% decline, State Bank of India experienced a 0.60% decline.
As markets fell, Reliance Industries fell 1.53%, trailing its rivals.
Dividend deadline approaching: buy now to qualify for LIC, HDFC Bank, Divi’s Labs, and other companies that go ex-dividend tomorrow.
Gold prices plummet: 24K gold dropped ₹1,360 to ₹1,00,970 after reaching ₹1,02,330/10 g; silver also saw a dip.
🌊 Environment & Weather
Mumbai High tide warning: The BMC advises the public to stay away from the shoreline during peak tide times due to high tides (4.5 m+) that are expected to occur from July 24 to July 27.