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Pakistan will enforce planned evening power cuts of around two hours as it grapples with rising energy costs amid disruptions linked to the Iran war.In a statement on Wednesday, the government said electricity demand surges between 5.00 pm and 1.00 am (local time), while reduced hydropower output has widened supply gaps, as cited by Bloomberg….
Gold prices showed a mixed trend on Tuesday, with futures easing slightly on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) even as retail prices across major cities moved higher.On the MCX, gold futures for the June 2026 contract declined Rs 468, or 0.30%, to Rs 1,54,349 per 10 grams, compared with the previous close of Rs 1,54,817….
Gold prices slipped on Monday, weighed down by rising geopolitical tensions after the collapse of US-Iran talks, which lifted oil prices, stoked inflation concerns and dampened expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts.In the domestic futures market, gold contracts traded lower, reflecting cautious sentiment among investors tracking global cues and macroeconomic risks.Data from the Multi…
CHENNAI: Toy prices are rising ahead of the summer holidays as the West Asia conflict pushes up crude-linked raw material costs, making the season more expensive for parents. Prices in some categories have already increased. Shabbir Gabajiwala, president of The All India Toy Manufacturers Association (TAITMA), said toy prices could rise 10%-40%, depending on plastic…
MUMBAI: Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran on Friday asked Air India employees to focus on cost control, improve services and “stay grounded” in the reality of the challenging situation, while reiterating the group’s continued commitment to the airline. Addressing an employee town hall at the Air India Group’s headquarters in Gurugram, Chandrasekaran said, “While our…
Consumer inflation in the United States rose sharply to 3.3 per cent in March, government data showed Wednesday, as higher energy prices linked to the war in the Middle East pushed up costs for households, AFP reported.The increase marked a steep rise from 2.4 per cent year-on-year in February, reflecting the impact of surging fuel…
Gold prices traded lower in futures markets on Friday, tracking weak global cues and softer spot demand.Data from the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) showed that the June contract fell by Rs 1,363, or 0.89%, to Rs 1,52,071 per 10 grams, with a business turnover of 2,219 lots. Analysts attributed the decline to subdued global trends….
NEW DELHI: Indian exporters on Thursday flagged their concern over the charges being levied by shipping lines as well as gaps in the ECGC scheme announced by commerce department, while seeking measures to address concerns related to packaging material, which is in short supply. At a meeting on the West Asia crisis with commerce secretary…
Gold prices in India showed a mixed trend on Thursday with futures trading marginally higher while retail rates declined in several cities and rose in select markets.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures edged up, supported by global cues and steady investor interest. The June contract rose Rs 175 or 0.12% to Rs 1,51,951…
NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans finally got their first win of IPL 2026 after a dramatic last-over finish against Delhi Capitals. Chasing 211, Delhi fell just one run short despite a strong effort, ending at 209/8. The match turned on a crucial moment when David Miller refused a single late in the final over, a decision…
