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Venezuela’s oil exports shrivel as US seizes tanker off its coast

CARACAS: Venezuela’s oil exports have plummeted since the US seized an oil tanker off the country’s coast this week and imposed new sanctions on shipping companies doing business with the embattled Latin American country, Al Jazeera reported.Oil tanker movements into and out of Venezuelan waters have almost come to a standstill, Al Jazeera’s sources stated,…

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Biggest IPO ever? Insider share sale sets SpaceX valuation at $800 billion; 2026 market debut possible

Image used for representative purposes SpaceX is reportedly proceeding with an internal share sale that values Elon Musk‘s space technology company at approximately $800 billion, potentially setting the stage for the largest initial public offering in history.According to a company communication cited by Bloomberg on Friday, SpaceX is considering a public listing in 2026. The…

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Stock market outlook: Nifty slips 0.53% for the week; further consolidation expected

The Nifty experienced a mild correction this week, trading in a downward consolidation pattern and closing negative. The trading range spanned 485 points, from 26,178.70 to 25,693.25.Despite the Federal Reserve’s supportive 0.25% rate reduction and a pause in breadth deterioration, the index encountered resistance near recent peaks. The India VIX dropped by -2.01% to 10.11,…

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Income Tax Department cautions taxpayers against rise in fake emails, SMS scams

Image used for representative purposes NEW DELHI: The Income Tax Department has issued a public advisory cautioning taxpayers, especially senior citizens, against fraudulent emails, SMS messages, and websites impersonating the Department to steal personal and financial information.In an official awareness message shared by the Income Tax Department, Government of India, on X, taxpayers have been…

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Low inflation, high growth: India’s ‘sweet spot’ – Who really pays for ‘goldilocks’ economy?

India is experiencing a rare economic phase with near-zero inflation and robust growth exceeding 8%. While this ‘Goldilocks’ moment benefits borrowers and large corporations, farmers face significant losses due to falling food prices. Savers might see reduced returns as interest rates decline, highlighting a complex economic landscape where benefits are unevenly distributed. India is in…

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IPO market next week: Four new initial public offerings worth Rs 830 crore in fray; KSH International, Neptune Logitek & more

India’s IPO street is set to be crowded next weel, with fresh offerings opening for subscription and a long list of companies preparing to ring the opening bell on the stock exchanges. The primary market will see four new public issues with a combined size of about Rs 830 crore opening in the third week…

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50% tariff shock: India in touch with Mexico over ‘unilateral’ move; aim for ‘stable and balanced trade environment’

As India reels amid steep tariff hike by Mexico, ranging up to 50 per cent, an official said New Delhi is actively engaging with Mexican authorities over what it views as a “unilateral” move to raise duties on a wide range of products.The discussions, the official said, are aimed at finding solutions beneficial to both…

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Commodities market: Copper prices surge 35% this year — What led the rally?

Copper markets are witnessing a sharp rally as the red metal edges closer to the $12,000-a-metric-ton level, driven by rising demand from AI-led data infrastructure and growing concerns over supply constraints beyond the United States. So far this year, prices have surged 35%, putting the metal on course for its strongest annual performance since 2009….

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India-China ties: New Delhi eases entry norms for Chinese professionals; to issue visas for shorter period

India has relaxed visa norms for China the two countries take steps to mend relations strained by the eastern Ladakh border standoff in 2020. In its latest push, India will now make entry easier for Chinese professionals visiting for short-term.According to sources cited by PTI, Chinese nationals coming to India for limited durations will no…

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