bl morning report october 6 2026
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- ✓India-US trade talks hit a plateau as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said further concessions are difficult.
- ✓Meanwhile, the Air India Group plans to integrate key departments to cut costs after reporting losses of Rs 22,238 crore.
- ✓Also, small e-commerce sellers may soon get a single GST registration to simplify compliance.
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India-US trade deal talks hit plateau, says Nirmala Sitharaman
India-US trade talks appear to have reached a plateau, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying further concessions may be difficult as tariff pressures persist. The US has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India, while fresh concerns have emerged over proposed tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian energy.
Integration of key Air India, AIX departments being mooted: Sources
The Air India Group is considering integrating key functions such as HR, finance, IT and engineering across Air India and Air India Express to reduce duplication and costs, while retaining their separate brands and business models. The proposal comes amid combined FY26 losses of Rs 22,238 crore and a wider push for savings and efficiency.
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