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NEW DELHI: The conflict in West Asia may delay the roll out of the India-Oman free trade agreement, which was expected to kick in from April 1, while the UK is on course to implement the trade treaty with India around May 1, top govt officials said Thursday.EU has indicated that it is on course…
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to extend about $10 billion in financing to Pakistan over the next five years, according to a media report on Thursday. The Manila-based bank said the facility was part of its 2026-30 Country Partnership Strategy (CPS2026-30) launched on Wednesday.According to a report in the Dawn newspaper, the…
Eid ul Fitr 2026 gold rush begins as prices drop in the UAE markets After weeks of soaring prices that kept many buyers on the sidelines, gold has finally taken a sharp turn in the UAE, dropping over Dh50 from its March peak and triggering a surge in last-minute Eid shopping across Dubai’s jewellery markets….
European gas prices have more than doubled since the US-Israel-Iran conflict began. (AI image) Is an Armageddon scenario about to play out? Europe and Asia are facing a nightmare scenario with the escalating crisis in the Middle East now increasingly impacting key energy infrastructure. The latest shockwave for the market has come in the form…
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty suffered a sharp sell-off on Thursday, with both plunging more than 3 per cent as surging crude oil prices, weak global cues and escalating attacks on energy infrastructure in West Asia triggered a broad-based market rout. The fall was especially severe in financials, autos and industrials, while ONGC stood…
The rupee fell 49 paise to hit a record low of 92.89 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, amid sustained pressure from a strong dollar and global market volatility.As the currency weakened, the Reserve Bank of India has significantly increased its market intervention using forward contracts, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with…
Under a proposal being reviewed by the finance ministry, domestic insurers could be enabled to provide cover for vessels navigating high-risk areas. (AI image) Middle East conflict impact on India: The government is looking at the creation of a specialised fund to assist insurers offering war-risk coverage for ships operating on routes to and from…
Gold price prediction: Rs 150,000 level is expected to act as a crucial support zone. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices may see some upside swing, while silver prices may move up to Rs 285,000, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. MCX Gold Price Outlook…
Equity markets across Asia declined on Thursday, tracking losses on Wall Street after a sharp rise in oil prices above $112 per barrel and renewed concerns over inflation and interest rates dampened investor sentiment. In early trading Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 dropped 2.5% to 53,875.94, while South Korea’s Kospi fell 1.3% to 5,845.62. Hong Kong’s Hang…
HDFC Bank share price today: HDFC Bank, the country’s largest private sector bank, saw its stock plunge in trade on Thursday after its part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned. HDFC Bank’s share opened in red and was trading at Rs 806 at around 9:19 AM, down Rs 37 or 4.39%.The stock movement is in focus after…
