As ongoing Middle East conflict continues to weigh energy supplies across the globe, the Centre has approached states to step up commercial LPG allocation, inceasing the distribution to 70%. In a letter to chief secretaries of all states and Union territories, secretary of the ministry of petroleum and natural gas, Dr Neeraj Mittal, outlined a…
India imports a big portion of its LPG and LNG needs and has been looking to step up procurement from alternative sources. (AI image) Amid Strait of Hormuz-linked supply disruptions, India has reportedly sought a waiver from the US for buying liquified natural gas (LNG) from Russia. According to a Reuters report, India has approached…
Gold is moving from the mid-band toward the upper band, suggesting strengthening momentum. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing a steady recovery and Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities recommends a buy on dip strategy.Gold futures on MCX are trading near ₹1,45,500 after witnessing a steady…
As the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global oil supplies, the Centre has stepped in to ensure better fuel availability for citizens. In a bid to cushion local consumers from the ripples, the government has imposed fresh duties on fuel exports while easing the domestic excise duties. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that export…
The weakening of the dollar made bullion, which is priced in the greenback, more affordable for investors using other currencies. “For weeks, gold has been treated as a liquidity asset sold to cover volatility and margin calls elsewhere, but at current levels, it is now looking more like a value proposition for investors, which is…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex dropped in opening trade on Friday as US-Iran war tensions and crude oil prices continued to weight on sentiment. While Nifty50 went below 23,100, BSE Sensex was down over 800 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 23,045.55, down 261 points or…
US Dollar bill bearing Trump’s signature (AI-generated image) US President Donald Trump‘s administration has once again stirred controversy, this time with a proposal to include his signature on American paper currency ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary.The US Treasury Department announced on Thursday that future US dollar notes will carry Trump’s signature alongside that of…
NEW DELHI: Amid disruption in supply chains, including inputs for medicines to glass, sulphur, solvents and polymers, industry has approached govt with multiple suggestions, ranging from relief in loans for small businesses staring at turning to non-performing assets due to lack of gas availability to operationalising a “green corridor” for goods flow to ports such…
NEW DELHI: Govt is likely to extend subsidies for electric two-wheelers under the PM e-Drive scheme until June, while subsidies for e-rickshaws may continue for two years or so. The scheme, initially notified in Sept 2024, is valid till March 31.“We are looking at extending the incentive for these two categories of electric vehicles. Since…
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday backed reforming the World Trade Organisation but underlined the need to retain the core focus on poor and developing countries and a consensus-driven decision-making process.“The necessary reform of WTO should be carried out through a transparent, inclusive and member-driven process, keeping development at its core, upholding the foundational principles and…
