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Oil marketing companies have reduced the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹33.50, effective August 1, bringing relief to businesses. This follows a series of price cuts in recent months, driven by a drop in crude oil prices. While domestic LPG prices remain stable, increased adoption has doubled connections to 33 crore households. Oil marketing companies (OMCs) have announced a price cut of Rs 33.50 for 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders, effective August 1. In Delhi, the revised retail ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): India's tyre sector is set to see steady revenue growth of 7-8 per cent this fiscal, driven by replacement demand that accounts for half of annual sales, even as offtake by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will likely be subdued and exports steady, said Crisil Ratings in a report. The report added that the rising premiumisation is expected to give a slight leg-up to realisations. However, escalating trade tensions and the risk of dumping by Chinese produ ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): India tyre sector is set to see steady revenue growth of 7-8 per cent this fiscal, driven by replacement demand that accounts for half of annual sales, even as offtake by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will likely be subdued and exports steady, said Crisil Ratings in a report. The report added that the rising premiumisation is expected to give a slight leg-up to realisations. However, escalating trade tensions and the risk of dumping by Chinese produce ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): India's tyre sector is set to see steady revenue growth of 7-8 per cent this fiscal, driven by replacement demand that accounts for half of annual sales, even as offtake by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will likely be subdued and exports steady, said Crisil Ratings in a report. The report added that the rising premiumisation is expected to give a slight leg-up to realisations. However, escalating trade tensions and the risk of dumping by Chinese produ ...Read More >
Taking support from global trade tensions, Gold August futures contracts at MCX opened higher today by Rs 178 or 0.18% at Rs 97,389/10 g after settling negatively in the previous trading session. In the last 2 days, gold prices have fallen by Rs 400. Meanwhile, silver September futures contracts surged by Rs 314 or 0.28% at Rs 1,11,800/kg after witnessing profit booking for the last 2 days. On Tuesday, gold and silver settled on a weaker note in the domestic and international markets. Gold Aug ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world largest contract chipmaker on Thursday reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with the company profit surging 61 per cent as accelerating demand for advanced semiconductor technologies, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) continued to drive performance. Commenting on the results, Wendell Huang, Senior Vice President and Chief Fin ...Read More >
A young woman named Oleti Pushpa (22) was killed by her live-in partner Sheikh Shamma (22) in the Ambedkar Konaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, reported India Today. She was living with Sheikh for the past 6 months after she separated from her spouse. The incident took place in Siddhartha Nagar, B Savaram village of Rajolu mandal on 16th July. Shamma reportedly accused Pushpa of having affairs with other men. He forced her to engage in prostitution and frequently instigated fights with her when ...Read More >
New Delhi: Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin broke above the $1,21,000 mark for the first time on Monday. Early trading saw the cryptocurrency rise 2.75 percent to $1,21,097.94. Meanwhile, Satoshi Nakamoto, the secretive creator of Bitcoin, has risen to become the 12th richest person in the world. Bitcoin surged past the $1,21,000 milestone for the first time on Monday. According to data from CoinMarketCap, the cryptocurrency went up 2.75 per cent at $1,21,097.94 in early trade. According to data ...Read More >
India is pressing multilateral development banks (MDBs) to lend more in Japanese yen and Indian rupees in an attempt to reduce borrowing costs and manage exchange rate risks more effectively, two officials aware of the matter said. New Delhi has steadily expanded loans and official development assistance (ODA) in yen to gain from ultra-low interest rates and the rupee's appreciation against the Japanese currency. Many of these loans finance infrastructure and development projects. "Yen rates r ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian stock markets ended lower on Thursday after a day of cautious trading, as late selling pressure erased earlier gains. Investors remained watchful amid hopes of a possible trade agreement between the US and India. The Sensex touched an intra-day high of 83,850 in early trade but eventually closed 170.22 points or 0.2 per cent lower at 83,239.7. Similarly, the Nifty also slipped by 48.1 points or 0.19 per cent, settling at 25,405.3 by the end of the sess ...Read More >
1. India: New strategy on FX volatility The Indian Respondents' Bank (RBI) is allowing more volatility on the USD/INR exchange rate, prompting many companies to hedge with forward contracts. This is the highest level of coverage since 2020. We thank in advance our Official Broker Partner PEPPERSTONE who supported us in writing this article. FX Impact: Potential weakening of the rupee in the short term, but increased stability in the medium-long term. Volatility on USD/INR, EUR/INR, JPY/INR ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) Luxury carmaker Audi on Tuesday said its half-yearly retail sales declined 63 per cent year-on-year to 2,128 units. The company sold 2,477 units in the January-June period of last year. The brand with the four rings is facing headwinds as slowing demand -- driven by price increases from a weakening exchange rate and heightened market uncertainty amid evolving geopolitical tensions -- continues to impact performance, Audi India said in a statement. However, the company r ...Read More >
New Delhi: Oil companies on Tuesday slashed the price of commercial LPG cylinders by ₹58.5 with effect from July 1. A 19-kg commercial cylinder now costs ₹1,672 in Kochi and ₹1,693 in Thiruvananthapuram. This marks the fourth consecutive reduction in commercial LPG prices. Rates were earlier cut by ₹24 on June 1, ₹14.50 on May 1, and ₹41 on April 1--amounting to a total reduction of ₹138 since April. However, in a contrasting move, the price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) was hiked sharply by ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) India's biggest warship builder Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd on Friday said it has decided to acquire a controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC in an all-cash deal of about Rs 452 crore. The Mumbai-headquartered shipbuilder, in a regulatory filing, said the proposed acquisition will enable the company to strengthen its position in the ship repair and shipbuilding industry by unlocking operational synergies, enhancing research development capacities and expanding marke ...Read More >
India's Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with other countries will not impact prices of luxury cars in India, according to Mercedes-Benz India. The German luxury carmaker stated that across automakers operating the country, luxury cars are majorly manufactured in India. "We have always encouraged free trade. We are looking forward to the EU-India FTA and even the India-UK FTA; they surely drive the economic growth of the country, for the segments. As a large multinational operating in multiple geog ...Read More >
The Current Account Deficit or CAD (as per cent of GDP) is projected at 1.0 per cent in FY25 and 0.9 per cent in FY26, while the fiscal deficit is estimated at 4.4 per cent, according to a CareEdge Ratings report. India's GDP is projected to grow at 6.2 per cent in FY26, with CPI inflation around an average 4.0 per cent, a report showed on Friday, adding that it does not expect any further rate cuts from the RBI "unless downside risks to growth materialise". The Current Account Deficit or CAD ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's GDP is projected to grow at 6.2 per cent in FY26, with CPI inflation around an average 4.0 per cent, a report showed on Friday, adding that it does not expect any further rate cuts from the RBI "unless downside risks to growth materialise". The Current Account Deficit or CAD (as per cent of GDP) is projected at 1.0 per cent in FY25 and 0.9 per cent in FY26, while the fiscal deficit is estimated at 4.4 per cent, according to a CareEdge Ratings report. "T ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6: Travelling is a great way to enrich the mind and soul. But touring through the Schengen region, where you can stroll through Paris or enjoy the architectural geniuses of Italy and Germany, or ski in the Alps, is a traveller's dream. It is difficult to accommodate such an extensive trip to explore the entire Schengen region in one go. That is why extended visas for 5 years are becoming increasingly popular. 5-year Schengen visas are not only good for travellers but als ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 6 (PTI) Reserve Bank on Friday retained GDP growth projections for the current fiscal at 6.5 per cent, saying the Indian economy presents a picture of strength, stability and opportunity in the backdrop of global uncertainty. The FY26 growth projections are compared with the 6.5 per cent economic growth recorded in the 2024-25 fiscal year. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected economic growth at 6.5 per cent for the June quarter and 6.7 per cent for the September quarter. F ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], May 20: With rising temperatures and vacation time in summer just around the corner, summer travel to Europe is seeing a huge boom from Indian tourists. According to recent reports, there has been a whopping 29% increase in Schengen visa applications from India, signifying strong demand to discover the cultural festivals, historic cities, and picturesque landscapes Europe has in store. Due to more efficient processes and enhanced travel assistance, Indian travelers are n ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- Indian currency Rupee's value fell steeply on Monday taking it to over 86.60 against the U.S. dollar, described as the lowest ever. An online report by "The Indian Express" quoted market analysts as saying that the country's central bank the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had allowed the fall in Rupee's exchange rate versus the dollar amid dwindling forex reserves and declining emerging market currencies. "The Rupee logged its steepest single-day fall in nearly two ...Read More >
GURUGRAM: BookMyForex.com, India's first and largest online foreign exchange marketplace, has announced a dual offer this travel season.. The company has launched 'Lowest Rate Guarantee' offer along with the "Crazy Cashback Sale", setting a new benchmark in the forex industry. With the "Lowest Rate Guarantee" offer, BookMyForex guarantees customers the most competitive rates on forex cards, currency notes, and international money transfers. If a customer finds a lower rate elsewhere, BookMyFore ...Read More >
NewsVoir Gurugram (Haryana) [India], December 10: BookMyForex.com, India's first and largest online foreign exchange marketplace, has announced a dual offer this travel season. The company has launched 'Lowest Rate Guarantee' offer along with the "Crazy Cashback Sale", setting a new benchmark in the forex industry. With the "Lowest Rate Guarantee" offer, BookMyForex guarantees customers the most competitive rates on forex cards, currency notes, and international money transfers. If a customer f ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 6 (VOICE) The RBI on Friday increased the interest rate ceilings on Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank deposits or FCNR (B) deposits which will enable NRIs to earn more on their savings.The move is aimed at attracting more foreign capital at a time when the Indian rupee has come under pressure as foreign investors have been pulling money out of the Indian stock markets resulting in hot money outflows. FCNR(B) deposits are accounts where Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) can hold their ear ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of India on Friday raised the interest rate ceiling that banks can offer for foreign currency non-resident (FCNR-B) deposits to boost forex inflows at a time when the currency has been regularly hitting all-time lows. A FCNR-B is a term deposit account that non-resident Indians (NRIs) can open with banks in a foreign currency. Since the account is maintained in a foreign currency, the depositor is not exposed to exchange rate risk, making it attractive for ...Read More >
BENGALURU (Reuters) - The Indian rupee will break through 85 per U.S. dollar to hit a new low in the next six months even as the Reserve Bank of India continues to intervene to stem the currency's losses, according to a Reuters poll of FX strategists. The results come days after news that growth in India, the world's fastest growing major economy this year, unexpectedly slowed sharply to an annual 5.4% in the latest quarter, triggering speculation the RBI may cut interest rates on Friday. Only ...Read More >
Seoul : Hyundai Motor, South Korea's biggest carmaker, said on Monday its sales fell 3.7 per cent last month from a year earlier due to a slowdown in vehicle demand. Hyundai Motor sold 355,729 vehicles in November, down from 369,356 units a year earlier, the company said in a statement. Domestic sales slumped 12.3 per cent to 63,170 units, while overseas sales slipped 1.6 per cent to 292,559, the statement said. From January to October, its sales dropped 1.7 per cent to 3,809,424 units from 3 ...Read More >
Trump warns BRICS nations against replacing US dollar Dec 2 (Reuters) - A gauge of emerging market stocks rose on Monday, driven by positive manufacturing data from China and expectations of continued policy support from Beijing, while India's rupee hit a record low because of weaker-than-expected economic data. As of 0932 GMT, the MSCI's index for emerging market stocks had risen by 0.7%, on track for its biggest percentage gain in over three weeks. China's blue-chip CSI 300 climbed 0.8%, an ...Read More >
Given the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, gold (XAU/USD) moved within a narrow range yesterday. XAU/USD rose only by 0.06%. Geopolitical risks and fears of a trade war continue to support the price of gold as a safe haven asset. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia might use its new hypersonic missile to attack decision-making centres in Ukraine in response to the launch of Western missiles on its territory. Also, US President-elect Donald Trump promised earlier this week that tari ...Read More >
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT), a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry, today announced receipt of all remaining regulatory clearances required to complete its proposal to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Marel hf. ( ICL (TASE:ICL): Marel). On November 26, 2024, the European Commission (E.C.) adopted a clearance decision at the end of its Phase 1 review period. Additionally, on November 22, 2024, ...Read More >
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