India on its part has said that the country’s energy security will drive purchase decisions. (AI image) Days after India and the US announced a trade deal, the government has reportedly urged refiners to consider picking up more crude oil from the US and even Venezuela. US President Donald Trump has removed the 25% tariffs…
Safe-haven buying returned to the bullion market as silver and gold futures rebounded sharply, tracking supportive global cues and a softer US dollar.Gold futures also saw value buying, with the April contract rising Rs 1,397, or 0.89 per cent, to Rs 1,58,200 per 10 grams. In the previous session, the yellow metal had settled lower…
Bank unions across India have announced a nationwide strike on February 12. The All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA), All India Bank Officers Association (AIBOA), and Bank Employees Federation of India (BEFI) have invited their members to participate in the strike, alongside 10 Central Trade Unions (CTUs). The unions are protesting against four new Labour…
Union Budget 2026–27 positions real estate as a downstream beneficiary of infrastructure-led growth. (AI image) By Chintan Patel and Aman MehtaThe Union Budget 2026–27 reinforces a push towards infrastructure driven economic growth, setting a constructive backdrop for India’s real estate sector. While the budget does not introduce direct demand-side incentives for housing, its sharp focus…
In 2024, Bangladesh’s global garment exports were $50.9 billion, which is much higher than India’s $16.3 billion. (AI image) The US-Bangladesh trade deal has the Indian textile sector exporters worried? The Donald Trump administration has reduced the tariffs on Bangladesh to 19%, but a clause of zero tariffs on textile exports may hit the Indian…
UAE Corporate Tax Exemption for Non-Commercial Sports Entities Announced In a significant fiscal and policy shift this week, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance announced a new corporate tax exemption for non-commercial sports entities under Cabinet Decision No. (1) of 2026, marking a major development in how the UAE supports and positions its sporting…
The yellow metal is trying to build a base, with $5,000 now the pivotal near-term pivot. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are extending their rally this week, and remain well supported in the long term, says Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers. The expert lists…
Investor interest in precious metals surged in January, with mutual fund allocations to gold and silver rising sharply as prices of both metals climbed significantly. For the first time in recent years, monthly inflows into gold and silver schemes surpassed investments into equity funds, which have typically driven industry growth. Gold and silver Exchange Traded…
Rupee opened weak on Wednesday, falling 6 paise to 90.62 against the US dollar amid ongoing geopolitical worries and steady demand for the greenback from importers.Trading at the interbank foreign exchange market began with the rupee at 90.56 per dollar. As the session progressed, the local unit weakened to 90.62, lower than its previous finish….
Asian share markets traded in green on Wednesday, as investors balanced about weak US consumer data and about concerns about American economy. Hong Kong’s HSI added 97 points or 0.36% to reach 27,280 at 9:30 am IST. Kospi also inched higher, up 46 points to 5,348. Japan’s Nikkei also extended its rally, adding 2.28% 1,286…
