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Vedanta demerger: Deadline pushed to March 2026; NCLT and government approvals pending

Vedanta Ltd, led by Anil Agarwal, has postponed the completion of its demerger to March 31, 2026 due to pending approvals from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and government authorities.The company made the announcement in a filing this week.“Given that the conditions precedent in the Scheme, including approval of the National Company Law Tribunal,…

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India’s services, manufacturing’s export potential untapped; FDI a concern: World Bank South Asia chief economist

India’s services and manufacturing exports hold significant untapped potential for overseas investors, according to Franziska Ohnsorge, Chief Economist for South Asia at the World Bank.“I draw attention to two opportunities for investment. One is in services exports and the other is in goods exports because it’s the export industry rather than tradable industries that foreign…

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Gold, silver outlook for Diwali 2025: How high could prices go after 50% surge? Analysts weigh in

AI image used for representative purposes As Diwali 2025 approaches, gold and silver markets have shown remarkable performance, with increases of over 47% and 52% respectively this year. On the MCX, prices have exceeded Rs 1,18,000 per 10 grams, leading investors to speculate about further growth potential during the upcoming festive period.Analysts, quoted by Economic…

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US government to auction 600 million tonnes of coal: Who will buy? Climate concerns also loom

Image used for representative purposes In the coming days, US authorities will conduct the nation’s largest coal auctions in over a decade, offering 600 million tonnes from state-owned reserves adjacent to strip mines in Montana and Wyoming. The leases, located in the Powder River Basin—the country’s most productive coal region—were expedited following a January executive…

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Pakistan pitches port on Arabian Sea to US; eye on minerals hub development: Report

US President Donald Trump during a meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House last month Advisers to Pakistan’s military chief, Asim Munir, have reportedly approached US officials with a proposal to construct and operate a port at Pasni on the Arabian Sea, offering Washington a strategic…

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RBI leaves room for rate cuts in future; tariff risks loom: Report

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept its policy interest rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent for the second consecutive meeting, while retaining flexibility for future reductions. This comes after the monetary policy committee (MPC) significantly lowered its inflation projections, according to a Crisil Intelligence analysis cited by PTI.The central bank, in its October…

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Extradition case: Nirav Modi will only face trial, no interrogation, India tells UK; hearing on Nov 23

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi NEW DELHI: Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi will be back in a London courtroom on November 23, as judges hear his petition to reopen the extradition trial on the grounds that he could face interrogation if repatriated to India.Nirav Modi argued before the Westminster Court that questioning by Indian agencies may amount…

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Lenskart IPO gets Sebi nod: Eyewear retailer to raise Rs 2,150 crore via fresh issue; company eyes November listing

NEW DELHI: Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has approved eyewear retailer Lenskart’s draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) to launch its initial public offering (IPO), marking the way for a major milestone in the company’s growth journey. The Gurugram-based firm plans to file its updated prospectus in the coming weeks, with a target to…

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Strategic boost: First-of-its-kind underwater road tunnel beneath Brahmaputra in Assam may get Cabinet nod soon; top facts

The tunnel holds strategic significance due to its proximity to Arunachal Pradesh, which borders China. (AI image for representative purpose) India may get its first underwater road tunnel under a major river in the coming years. The new road tunnel project planned under the Brahmaputra river is awaiting a nod from the Union Cabinet.The tunnel…

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