September 24, 2026

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Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Collapse as Washington Imposes 50 Tariffs on Canadian Goods

U.S.-Canada trade talks have collapsed after negotiators failed to reach an agreement before the tariff deadline. Washington has imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods, while Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed dollar-for-dollar retaliation.

Indian IT firms shift to outcome-based billing amid AI adoption

The Indian IT sector is undergoing a fundamental shift as AI accelerates automation, prompting leading firms—including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech, and Cognizant—to abandon the traditional body‑shop model in favor of outcome‑based billing and value‑driven contracts. This transition aims to align fees with measurable performance gains, reshaping revenue streams and client partnerships.

India-Singapore Trade Set for Fresh Momentum as Leaders Push Investment, Digital and Technology Cooperation

India and Singapore are set to deepen their economic partnership as senior leaders push for stronger cooperation in trade, investment, AI, semiconductors, digital technology and advanced manufacturing. Bilateral trade reached $36.1 billion in FY2025-26, while Indian exports to Singapore surged more than 100% in the first quarter of FY2026-27.

India Replaces Indonesia as Asia’s Least-Preferred Stock Market in BofA Survey as Investors Flag AI Gap, Growth Concerns

India has replaced Indonesia as Asia’s least-preferred stock market in Bank of America’s latest fund manager survey, with investors raising concerns over limited AI exposure, economic growth, high valuations and reforms despite strong corporate earnings and renewed foreign investment.