India has generally relied on long-term LNG contracts with Qatar, the world’s second largest supplier of the fuel. Middle East war impact: The ongoing marine traffic disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz due to the US-Iran conflict are forcing India’s energy majors to purchase liquified natural gas or LNG at some of the highest prices…
The Court restored the orders passed by the authorities under the Senior Citizens Act directing the eviction of the appellant’s son and daughter-in-law. The Supreme Court has held that tribunals constituted under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 can order eviction of children or other occupants from a senior citizen’s…
Piyush Goyal is heading a business delegation of more than 200 representatives in Japan. Continuing with its push for free trade agreements (FTAs), India is currently negotiating with at least 8-9 additional groups of countries and individual nations. This together represents another $15 trillion in GDP, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.He…
Top stocks to buy today on August 24, 2026. Stock market recommendations: Viyash Scientific, and AU Small Finance Bank – have been picked as the top stocks to buy on August 24, 2026 by Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities. The expert has shared a detailed outlook on Nifty and Bank…
Gold has witnessed a strong breakout and is trading near fresh highs around Rs 163,000. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are showing a positive bias and there has been a sharp correction from the lows seen in July, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.If the current MCX…
Rupee climbs to 95.64 against US dollar Rupee started the week on a strong note, rising 7 paise to 95.64 against the US dollar in early trading. However, the gains remained limited as geopolitical concerns, crude prices and steady importer demand weighed on the domestic currency.The currency’s movement was largely confined to a narrow range….
KPMG Australia to cut 5% of workforce amid scandal, weak growth outlook KPMG Australia is reducing its workforce by about 5% as the firm continues to deal with the fallout from a scandal involving confidential client information and faces a subdued economic outlook.The cuts will affect 27 partners and about 360 employees, with consulting and…
After two consecutive weeks of declines, Indian equity markets could see some consolidation, with crude oil prices and developments in the US-Iran conflict likely to remain key drivers of market sentiment, analysts said. Siddhartha Khemka, head of research, wealth management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said Brent crude prices above $90 a barrel would be closely…
Top stocks to buy in week starting August 24, 2026 Stock market recommendations: Crompton Greaves, and ICICI Prudential AMC- these are the top stocks that have been picked by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk as stock recommendations for the week starting August 24, 2026: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Crompton Greaves…
India’s corporate earnings rebound strengthens MUMBAI: The pace of earnings growth of the top 500 companies in the country during April-June quarter (Q1 of FY27) stood at 13% on an annual basis. But, excluding oil marketing companies, that are facing huge input cost pressures due to the war in West Asia, earnings growth was 23%,…
