Markets continue to watch the impact of the war with Iran on crude prices. US stock market today: Wall Street benchmarks were on Monday hovering close to record levels as investors looked ahead to a week of earnings from some of the country’s biggest retailers. Their results could offer clues about how consumers are coping…
E20, which contains 20% ethanol, was introduced nationwide last year. Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran has called for the government to consider reintroducing petrol with a lower percentage of ethanol, amid concerns on the impact of E20 petrol on vehicles.E20, which contains 20% ethanol, was introduced nationwide last year. Since April 1, it has…
Vehicles queued to refuel at a petrol station due to fuel shortage following a spate of Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries (File pic0 Fuel shortages have resurfaced in parts of Russia, with authorities in at least 10 regions tightening restrictions on petrol sales as supplies come under pressure following a fresh wave of drone attacks…
Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday said the regulator has no plans to roll back the recently introduced Closing Auction Session (CAS). However, the authority is reviewing concerns raised by market participants and considering whether the framework needs any improvements.Introduced on August 3 this year, CAS has drawn attention…
Yanbu has become increasingly important to Saudi Arabia as it seeks to maintain crude shipments. (Reuters photo) With ships facing risks, some Asian refiners are unwilling to pick crude oil shipments from Yanbu on the Red Sea. Refiners are reportedly seeking an alternative to Saudi Aramco’s request that they collect crude from Yanbu on the…
Stock market recommendations: Poonawalla Fincorp, and Lenskart – these are the top two stocks to buy recommended by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk for the week starting August 17, 2026: NAME CMP (Rs) TP (Rs) Upside (%) Poonawalla Fincorp 497 570 15% Lenskart 612 705 15% Poonawalla FincorpPoonawalla Fincorp is steadily transforming into a…
The approval rate for EB-1A, the US green card category meant for individuals with extraordinary ability, has dropped sharply in FY26. In a big hit for Indian techies, the approval rate for the visa that is one of the routes to US green cards has seen a sharp drop. The approval rate for Indian applicants…
The weekly bias remains bullish as long as gold holds above Rs 152,000, with Rs 157,600–158,000 as the immediate hurdle. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to continue their upside, though there may be some short-term consolidation, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.Gold has turned decisively…
Top stocks to buy today on August 17, 2026 Stock market recommendations: Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, and 360 One Wam have been identified by Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities as the top stocks to buy on August 17, 2026. The analyst has also shared technical views and outlook for Nifty…
Rupee began the week on a negative note, depreciating 17 paise to 95.59 against the US dollar in early trade, as investor sentiment turned cautious following the Reserve Bank of India‘s decision to bring forward the cut-off date for its concessional FCNR (B) deposit swap facility.The RBI had said on August 14 that the swap…