Russia has strengthened its position as India’s largest crude oil supplier. (File PTI photo of Russian oil tanker) India’s crude oil imports from Russia continue to be near record highs in July, despite the Donald Trump administration not extending a sanctions waiver. Amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, Russia has emerged as the key crude oil…
Shipments of these key industrial components to the US during the first six months of the year were roughly 20% lower than the average recorded between 2022 and 2024. (Reuters photo) China’s exports of rare-earth magnets to the United States continue to remain significantly below levels recorded before the trade conflict, despite the truce reached…
Gold edges higher as oil retreats; prices likely to stay volatile amid Iran tensions, says expert Gold prices traded slightly higher on Monday after crude oil gave up most of its overnight gains, easing pressure on the precious metal, according to Praveen Singh, Head of Commodities at Mirae Asset ShareKhan. “Spot gold is currently trading…
To begin with, bullet trains will be capable of operating at speeds exceeding 250 kmph and will have a design speed of 280 kmph. India’s first bullet train project is likely to see the launch of its first high-speed train in 2027. India and Japan have jointly decided to operate indigenous bullet trains equipped with…
The era of ultra-low interest rates that followed the 2008 global financial crisis may finally be over, with investors now preparing for a prolonged period of higher borrowing costs, sustained investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure, and elevated geopolitical risks.According to a recent report by Moody’s Ratings, “A new macro regime is driving differentiated…
NSE Indices said the launch represents another addition to its expanding portfolio of index offerings. (ANI photo) NSE Indices Limited, the index services arm of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), has introduced the Nifty500 Ahimsa Index, a thematic benchmark designed to track companies from the Nifty 500 universe whose business operations are aligned with the…
Technically, gold continues to trade within a descending channel, reflecting a persistent short-term downtrend. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices continue to trade on a weak note as geopolitical developments keep investors wary, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.Gold prices remained under pressure for the entire previous week…
Expanding the use of ethanol as a cooking fuel could help India lower its reliance on LPG and reduce its growing fuel import bill. (ANI photo) Ethanol may soon make its way to your kitchen as a cooking fuel. Even as debate rages on the impact of E20 petrol, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural…
Stock market recommendations: Bharat Forge, and Bajaj Finance – these are the top stocks to buy that Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities has recommended for the July 20-July 24, 2026 week. Nifty, and Bank Nifty outlooks from a technical perspective have also been shared: Stock recommendations: Bharat ForgeBHARATFORG has given…
Rupee started the week on a negative note, falling 12 paise against the US dollar in early trade on Monday as rising crude oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East fuelled demand for the greenback.Rupee traded at 96.42 against the US dollar after opening at 96.53 in the interbank foreign exchange market, compared…
