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US President Donald Trump's $100,000 fees hike for specific H-1B visa hires has sparked debate among various industry representatives, with many expressing their views on its effects on the US economy. Xavier Fernandes, the founder of the immigration agency Y-Axis, stated that the policy might be more detrimental to the US than beneficial. In an interview with CBS News programme on India's IT sector and H-1B visas, Fernandes said, "It's definitely America's loss. Many CEOs are from Hyderabad. ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Nov 19 (Reuters) - The rupee closed nearly unchanged on Wednesday, easing off a two-week high as importer dollar demand ate into gains spurred by a pick up in exporter flows and a mildly bullish bias among interbank traders. The rupee ended the session at 88.5875 against the U.S. dollar, up marginally from its close of 88.6050 in the previous session. The currency climbed to a peak of 88.4250 in early trading, but shed much of its gains in the latter half of the session. A trader at a ...Read More >
Mumbai: Gold and silver prices kept climbing on Thursday, riding a wave of optimism after the US government finally ended its long shutdown. Investors, still wary about the US economy and hoping for a friendlier Federal Reserve, rushed toward precious metals for some safety. Over at the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December delivery shot up by Rs 1,180, landing at Rs 1,27,645 per 10 grams. The February 2026 contract did even better, leaping Rs 1,360 to Rs 1,29,320 per 10 gra ...Read More >
Mumbai, Nov 10 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 6 paise to settle at 88.71 (provisional) against the US dollar in a muted session on Monday, weighed down by elevated crude oil prices. However, positive domestic equity markets and a soft US dollar cushioned the rupee's downside, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.64 against the American currency, and touched an intraday high of 88.64 and a low of 88.71 against the greenback during the day. The domes ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The price of 22-carat gold in Chennai, which has been oscillating lately, dropped by Rs 1,200 per sovereign on Tuesday (Oct 28). A sovereign (8 grams) now costs Rs 90,400, with the per-gram rate falling by Rs 150 to Rs 11,300. On October 27, a sovereign of gold had reduced by Rs 400 to Rs 91,600 (per-gram rate: Rs 11,450). On October 17, a sovereign had cost Rs 97,600 (gram: Rs 12,200), the highest it has recorded this year, only to fall later. Gold has seen a record rally this year ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The price of 22-carat gold in Chennai, which has been oscillating lately, dropped by Rs 400 per sovereign on Monday (Oct 27). A sovereign (1 sovereign = 8 gram) now costs Rs 91,600. Accordingly, the per-gram rate decreased by Rs 50 to Rs 11,450. On October 25, a sovereign of gold had risen by Rs 800 to Rs 92,000 (per-gram rate: Rs 11,500). On October 17, a sovereign had cost Rs 97,600 (gram: Rs 12,200), the highest it has recorded this year, only to fall later. Gold has seen a record ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Amid a pause from its week-long breakneck climb, the price of 22-carat gold has yet again increased in Chennai by Rs 320 per sovereign on Friday (Oct 24). A sovereign (1 sovereign = 8 gram) now costs Rs 92,320. Accordingly, the per-gram rate increased by Rs 40 to Rs 11,540. On October 23, a day earlier, gold fell by Rs.320 to Rs 92,000 per sovereign (Rs 11,500 per gram). On October 22, gold fell by Rs 2,400 to Rs 93,600 per sovereign (Rs 11,700 per gram). Later that afternoon, it plun ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gold prices rose on Monday morning on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX), supported by strong spot demand and a weaker US dollar. During the early trade, MCX Gold December futures were trading 0.78 per cent higher at Rs 1,28,005 per 10 grams, while Silver December contracts gained 0.41 per cent to Rs 1,57,240 per kg. The recovery in gold came after a steep fall in the previous session, as global investors had booked profits following US President Donald Trump ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 19: Gold prices are expected to witness some consolidation and mild correction next week as the recent record-breaking rally looks overstretched and physical demand eases after the festive rush, analysts said. After hitting fresh highs in global and domestic markets, bullion may trade in a narrow range, with investors eyeing the US funding bill, key global data releases, and remarks from Federal Reserve officials ahead of the October 28-29 policy meeting, they added. "Gold price ...Read More >
New Delhi- Gold prices surged by Rs 3,200 to touch a new lifetime high of Rs 1,34,800 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday, buoyed by strong festive buying by jewellers and retailers ahead of Dhanteras, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had ended at Rs 1,31,600 per 10 grams in the previous session. In tandem, gold of 99.5 per cent purity also jumped by Rs 3,200 to scale an all-time high of Rs 1,34,200 per 10 grams (inclusive of ...Read More >
[BENGALURU] Gold hit a record high on Thursday (Oct 16) as investors sought refuge in the metal amid persistent geopolitical and economic uncertainties, with expectations of US rate cuts and a weaker US dollar adding support. Spot gold rose 0.4 per cent to US$4,224.79 per ounce, as at 8.33 am, after hitting a record high of US$4,225.69. US gold futures for December delivery gained 0.9 per cent to US$4,239.70. Bullion, often seen as a safe-haven asset during periods of uncertainty, which tends ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Gold prices skyrocketed by Rs 9,700 to scale a fresh peak of Rs 1,30,300 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, lifted by safe-haven buying in the overseas markets and depreciation in the Indian rupee. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,20,600 per 10 grams on Friday. In the local bullion market, gold of 99.5 per cent purity jumped by Rs 2,700 to hit a record high of Rs 1,22,700 per 10 grams ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): India has enormous economic opportunities in the present global circumstances and is on a firm growth path, said Larry Kramer, President and Vice-Chancellor of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). In a conversation with ANI on the sidelines of the 4th Kautilya Economic Conclave in Delhi on Friday, Kramer highlighted that India's growth story is strong and resilient, with vast scope for further expansion if the right steps continue to be ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Moody's Ratings on Monday affirmed India's long-term local and foreign-currency issuer ratings and the local-currency senior unsecured rating at Baa3. The global ratings agency has also maintained its outlook for India as stable. "The rating affirmation and stable outlook reflect our view that India's prevailing credit strengths, including its large, fast-growing economy, sound external position and stable domestic financing base for ongoing fiscal deficits, w ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): The stock market opened flat in green on Monday after a sharp correction last week, as investor sentiment remained weak due to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies on pharma and their impact on India. The benchmark Nifty 50 index opened at 24,728.55, gaining 73.85 points or 0.30 per cent, while the BSE Sensex started the day at 80,588.77 with an increase of 162.31 points or 0.20 per cent. Also Read | IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025 Final: BC ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): The stock market opened flat in green on Monday after a sharp correction last week, as investor sentiment remained weak due to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies on pharma and their impact on India. The benchmark Nifty 50 index opened at 24,728.55, gaining 73.85 points or 0.30 per cent, while the BSE Sensex started the day at 80,588.77 with an increase of 162.31 points or 0.20 per cent. Market experts noted that this week will see he ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 26: The Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Friday, following US President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs on pharma imports and sustained selling by foreign institutional investors. As of 9.25 am, Sensex was down 388 points, or 0.48 per cent at 80,771 and Nifty was down 119 points, or 0.48 per cent at 24,771. Shares of Indian and other Asian pharmaceutical companies fell after Trump announced tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports of branded and patented pharmace ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Friday, following US President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs on pharma imports and sustained selling by foreign institutional investors. As of 9.25 am, Sensex was down 388 points, or 0.48 per cent at 80,771 and Nifty was down 119 points, or 0.48 per cent at 24,771. Shares of Indian and other Asian pharmaceutical companies fell after Trump announced tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports of branded and paten ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) Gold prices fell Rs 148 to Rs 1,09,222 per 10 grams in the domestic futures market on Monday, mirroring a weak global trend as market participants stayed cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the most-traded October futures fell Rs 148 or 0.14 per cent to Rs 1,09,222 per 10 grams in a turnover of 15,852 lots. The December contract also moved lower, shedding Rs 111 or 0.10 per cent to Rs 1,10,323 per 10 grams in ...Read More >
STORY: Wall Street hit a milestone on Tuesday as all three major stock indexes closed at record highs, with the Dow adding more than four-tenths of a percent, the S&P 500 gaining over a quarter of a percent and the Nasdaq climbing more than a third of a percent. Data released on Tuesday showed U.S. employers added nearly a million fewer jobs in the 12 months through March than previously estimated. The large downward revision supported expectations the Federal Reserve will soon cut interest ra ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 3: Gold prices rallied Rs 1,000 to touch a fresh record high of Rs 1,07,070 per 10 grams in the local markets on Wednesday amid hopes of Fed easing rates, mounting geopolitical tensions and growing worries around the US economy. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,06,070 per 10 grams on Tuesday. Delhi Market Sees Consecutive Gains In the Delhi market, gold of 99.5 per cent purity extended the gains for the ...Read More >
Chennai: E-commerce shipments as well as parcels sent to relatives in the US will now be subjected to tariffs as the US has suspended the exemptions for smaller packages valued $800 or less. The suspension of tariff from Friday will have a six-month transition period to a new tariff regime. The tariff rates on small packages will be calculated in one of two ways starting August 29. As per the first option, a flat rate of $80 to $200 per item, depending on the country of origin, will be levied. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 4 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 11 paise to 87.29 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by sustained foreign fund outflows and concerns over trade tariffs. Forex traders said the weakness in the dollar index and easing crude oil prices supported the rupee at lower levels. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 87.21 and fell to an early low of 87.29 against the American currency, registering a decline of 11 paise over its previous close. ...Read More >
high-income households could face losses of up to USD 5,000, noted the report. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * US tariffs may raise average household bills by about $2,400 in the short term * Low-income US households could face losses of around $1,300, three times relative burden * High-income US households may lose up to USD 5,000 but face less financial strain Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: The new tariffs imposed by ...Read More >
MUMBAI: After the transfer of Mahadevi, an elephant belonging to a Jain shrine in Kolhapur, to Vantara, an animal rescue and rehabilitation initiative by the Reliance Foundation in Jamnagar, those who were unwilling to let go staged a march on Sunday. Thousands of locals and leaders from the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Kolhapur marched for 45 km from the shrine to the collector's office, demanding that Mahadevi be brought back, following which CM Devendra Fadnavis said he would hold a meeting on ...Read More >
MUMBAI (Reuters) -The rupee is likely to stay under pressure this week as concerns over steep U.S. tariffs on Indian exports linger, while the Reserve Bank of India's upcoming policy decision also looms large over the currency and government bonds. The rupee closed at 87.54 against the U.S. dollar on Friday, down 1.2% for the week, pressured by persistent foreign portfolio outflows and a 25% levy on Indian exports. While the local unit is hovering near its weakest level since February, fresh tar ...Read More >
Mirroring the equity market sentiment, Gold October futures on MCX traded weak on Friday, hovering around Rs 98,460 per 10 grams, down Rs 309 or 0.31%, amid profit booking. Meanwhile, Silver September futures also edged lower by Rs 174 or 0.16% to Rs 1,09,798 per kilogram. On Thursday, both gold and silver closed weaker in domestic and international markets. Gold October futures settled at Rs 98,769 per 10 grams, down 0.22%, while Silver September futures ended at Rs 1,09,972 per kg, slipping ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) Gold is likely to trade with a positive bias in the coming week, supported by rising expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, fresh volatility due to the US administration's aggressive trade stance, and continued safe-haven demand amid a softening dollar, analysts said. Investors will monitor PMI data from the EU and the UK this week, along with speeches by US Fed officials. The US jobless claims data will also be tracked for cues on the Fed's interest r ...Read More >
July 18 (Reuters) - Gold traded flat on Friday and was headed for a weekly fall, weighed down by an overall stronger dollar and solid U.S. economic data, while platinum scaled its highest level since August 2014. Spot gold was unchanged at $3,337.59 per ounce, as of 0156 GMT. U.S. gold futures eased 0.1% to $3,343.20. Bullion has declined 0.5% so far this week. The dollar edged 0.1% lower against its rivals on Friday, but was headed for a second straight weekly gain. A stronger dollar makes gr ...Read More >
July 17 (Reuters) - Futures tracking the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 rose on Thursday, as strong results from Taiwan's TSMC boosted chipmakers after a rollercoaster session marked by concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence. At 5:45 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis were down 24 points, or 0.05%, S&P 500 E-minis were up 5.75 points, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis were up 41.25 points, or 0.18%. U.S. chipmakers rose in premarket trading after TSMC (2330.TW), opens new tab, the world's main producer of ...Read More >
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