US has imposed 50% tariffs on India, 25% of which are reciprocal tariffs while the other 25% is a penalty for India’s crude oil imports from Russia. (AI image) India-US trade deal: India and the US continue to be engaged in discussions for finalizing a trade deal, Randhir Jaiswal, official spokesperson of the Ministry of…
The shine faded from gold on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve cooled expectations of additional rate cuts in 2025. After recently breaching Rs 1.21 lakh, prices have softened over the past few sessions. On Thursday, MCX December gold futures slipped Rs 1,671 to open at Rs 1,18,995 per 10 grams. With the Fed’s guarded…
8th Pay Commission Salary Calculation 8th Pay Commission salary hike calculation: Central government employees and pensioners can soon look forward to higher salaries and pensions respectively, with the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission being approved by the Cabinet.The 8th Central Pay Commission has been tasked with submitting a report in 18…
HMEL, a joint venture between Lakshmi Mittal and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), announced on Wednesday that it has suspended imports of Russian crude oil following new Western restrictions on Moscow’s energy trade. In a statement, the Bathinda-based refinery said the suspension would remain in place “pending receipt of any outstanding orders” and cited “new…
NEW DELHI: Vodafone Idea’s shares tumbled 12.4 per cent to Rs 8.21 on the BSE on Thursday after the Supreme Court issued its written order on the company’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, curbing the extent of relief investors had anticipated. The clarification dented hopes of a broader reprieve for the debt-laden telecom operator.The written…
On May 13, 2024, India entered into a decade-long agreement to operate the Chabahar port. In a boost for India’s regional connectivity plans especially with regard to Afghanistan, the Donald Trump administration has granted extension of sanctions waiver on Iran’s Chabahar port.According to an ET report, India has managed to get an extension for the…
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the outcome of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, alongside cautious signals from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan’s steady policy stance. Trump described his meeting with Xi as “amazing,” announcing tariff reductions on Chinese goods to 47 per cent…
Asset management companies (AMCs) will have to upgrade their internal systems and workflows to keep investors informed at every stage of the KYC process. (AI image) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed changes in the Know Your Client (KYC) verification process for new mutual fund investors. The market regulator wants to…
US government shutdown (AI image) The ongoing US government shutdown has created a significant data vacuum, impacting the release of vital federal economic statistics, from employment figures to national GDP measurements.The information gap is set to widen as authorities postpone releasing third-quarter GDP figures for the largest economy globally.The US administration has postponed various reports…
In the coming week, gold prices are expected to move higher towards the ₹1,25,000 mark. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver prices may start exhibiting some strength in the coming days, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. He shares his views on gold and…
