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Govt fixes refinery-wise output targets; Reliance gets biggest quota
Govt fixes refinery-wise output targets, Reliance gets biggest quota India, for the first time, has set production targets for individual public and private-sector refineries and upstream companies as it looks to build a stronger domestic supply system after the Middle East chaos disrupted imports.In an order issued earlier this week, the petroleum and natural gas…
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Where are gold and silver prices headed next week? Fed minutes, Middle East in focus
Gold and silver prices could continue their upward rally next week, but the momentum will depend on geopolitical and economic cues. Analysts expect bullion to remain firm as markets weigh the latest developments in the Middle East alongside inflation, trade and other global cues.Markets will keep an eye on US housing and trade data, inflation…
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Crude oil, Strait of Hormuz and Fed cues to drive stock market this week
Geopolitical developments, crude oil major driving factors for market movement this week After snapping a two-week winning run, Indian equities are likely to remain sensitive to geopolitical developments, with the Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran standoff and crude oil prices expected to influence trading activity this week.According to analysts, with the quarterly earnings season now behind…
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Top 5 firms lose Rs 1 lakh crore in market value; TCS, Reliance suffer biggest hit
Dalal Street ended last week in the red, with five of India’s 10 most valued firms losing nearly Rs 1 lakh crore in market capitalisation, with IT major TCS suffering the steepest decline. Sensex ended the week 489.92 points, or 0.62 per cent, lower, while Nifty lost 204.65 points, or 0.83 per cent.“Markets ended the…
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India needs faster growth, stronger rupee to reach $20 trillion economy by 2036: Report
India needs faster growth, stronger rupee to hit $20 trillion economy by 2036 (representative image) India could become a $20 trillion economy by 2036 if it manages to raise underlying rupee growth to around 14.2% and sustain annual rupee appreciation of 3-3.6%, according to a research report by domestic brokerage Equirus.The report has proposed a…
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India’s engineering exports surge to $13.77 billion, Niti Aayog calls for regulation
India’s engineering services exports have grown nearly eight times in the last 10 years, rising from $1.77 billion in 2014-15 to $13.77 billion in 2024-25, according to a Niti Aayog report. The report, India’s Services Sector: Insights on Regulatory Regime in Professional Services, said engineering services exports grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)…
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Berkshire Hathaway reshuffles portfolio, raises Alphabet and homebuilder stakes
Berkshire Hathaway reshuffles portfolio, raises Alphabet and homebuilder stakes Berkshire Hathaway is realigning its investment portfolio, putting more money into Google parent Alphabet and US homebuilders while cutting some of its holdings in financial companies and other stocks.The Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate bought roughly 48.1 million additional Alphabet shares during the second quarter, taking its total…
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Now, tax amnesty for undisclosed foreign assets
NEW DELHI: As part of efforts to get non-resident students and professionals, or those who have relocated to India, to come clean on undisclosed overseas assets and income, govt Saturday notified a new voluntary disclosure scheme for small taxpayers, who can pay an effective tax of 60% and avoid penalties and prosecution.In a notification, govt,…
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India’s forex demand shifts beyond metros as tier-2, tier-3 cities take 53% share
India’s foreign exchange demand is no longer isolated in the country’s biggest cities, with smaller urban centres accounting for more than half of the total demand, according to Thomas Cook India’s Forex Report 2026.Tier-2 and tier-3 cities together made up 53% of forex demand during the period covered by the report. Tier-2 cities alone accounted…
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With $52.3 billion raised, FCNR(B) scheme to close a month early
RBI introduced the special USD-INR forex swap facility on June 8, 2026 MUMBAI: RBI has decided to close the special FCNR(B) scheme a month early on Aug 31 after banks mopped up $52.3 billion in deposits by Aug 13. The central bank’s decision follows a strong response to the facility, which was designed to bring…