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New Delhi: In response to intense public outcry over record-breaking fuel prices in Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the Federal Cabinet has agreed to forgo their salaries for the next six months. The decision was evidently an attempt to mitigate political fallout in the financially struggling nation, which is already battling high inflation. This comes after fuel costs surged by as much as 54% due to the Middle East conflict, a spike that has sparked widespread public ind ...Read More >
New Delhi: Torrent Gas has increased the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by ₹2.50 per kg in Jaipur, according to reports, adding to the growing cost burden on consumers. The hike comes amid a broader upward revision in fuel prices, with commercial LPG cylinders and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) also witnessing increases from April 1. Alongside the CNG hike, oil marketing companies have raised the prices of commercial LPG cylinders across major cities. In Delhi, the price of a 19-kg commer ...Read More >
Gold Price in India: Prices of 24 karat, 22 karat, and 18 karat gold staged a sharp rebound this week, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions from the Iran-US conflict and pressure on the Indian Rupee against a strengthening US dollar. However, gold rate in India remained largely steady on Saturday, April 4, while silver price today edged slightly lower. The precious metal saw a massive decline in mid-March as the Strait of Hormuz blockade fuelled a crude oil price rally. The surge in the c ...Read More >
Gold Prices: Amid rising tensions linked to the ongoing US-Iran war, which has already entered its fifth week, the gold prices are likely to record a 2.20% weekly surge. The MCX gold rate closed at ₹1,49,650 per 10 gm, and COMEX gold price finished at $4,679.70/oz. Meanwhile, gold is under Trump's spell, especially after his recent address to nation which reduced ceasefire hope and resulted in rising oil prices, while strengthening the USD. However, the US payroll jobs data is expected to offs ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's passenger vehicle industry growth is expected to moderate to 4-6 per cent in FY27, largely due to the high base and evolving macroeconomic conditions, ratings agency ICRA said on Friday. For FY26, the industry is estimated to report wholesale volume growth of around 7-9 per cent, supported by strong festive demand, GST rate cuts and multiple new model launches, ICRA said in a statement. "The industry continues to witness structural shifts, with utility vehicles accounting fo ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Even as geopolitical tensions intensify with the Middle East conflict entering its fifth week, gold prices in India remain nearly 17 per cent below their record peak. Gold prices ended the week on a positive note, but the broader trend reflects pressure on bullion. The COMEX gold price settled at $4,679.70 per ounce, while on the domestic front, MCX gold closed at Rs 1,49,650 per 10 grams. This places gold prices in India around Rs 31,000 lower than their a ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4: Even as geopolitical tensions intensify with the Middle East conflict entering its fifth week, gold prices in India remain nearly 17 per cent below their record peak. Gold prices ended the week on a positive note, but the broader trend reflects pressure on bullion. The COMEX gold price settled at $4,679.70 per ounce, while on the domestic front, MCX gold closed at Rs 1,49,650 per 10 grams. This places gold prices in India around Rs 31,000 lower than their all-time high of Rs ...Read More >
Bengaluru: With a fresh round of price revisions set to take effect, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar and AICC general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala Tuesday stepped up criticism of the Centre, alleging inflation was placing an increasing burden on households. The duo said prices of some 900 essential medicines, including those used for diabetes, hypertension and infections, would rise from Wednesday, the start of a new financial year. Questioning annual revisions and tax policies, they al ...Read More >
Mumbai: Heightened uncertainty transmitting from the West Asia crisis into India's growth and inflation outlook may compel the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India to hold the benchmark repo rate to 5.25 per cent next week and maintain a neutral stance. The three day policy meeting of the MPC (RBI's rate setting panel) will begin on April 6. Experts also do not expect the central bank to announce any measures for either liquidity or currency management as the central bank ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Himachal Pradesh government, alleging widespread corruption and administrative irregularities, and demanded a High Court-monitored probe into the alleged 'Chester Hill' land issue. The opposition party has also announced a protest across all 68 Assembly segments in the state to expose the corrupt and anti-people policies of the state government. Also Read | Global Food Pr ...Read More >
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday exhorted his party cadre to work at the booth level with their full strength to ensure the party's victory in the 2027 UP assembly polls, saying, "it is an election to save the Constitution." Yadav further said his party's objective was to win the 2027 polls and better SP's 2024 Lok Sabha polls performance. Addressing workers from various districts at the SP's state headquarters in Lucknow, he said: "It (2027 UP polls) is an election to safegu ...Read More >
Crude oil above one hundred dollars a barrel will push inflation past six percent. This could prompt interest rate hikes. Economists suggest a neutral approach for monetary and fiscal policies. Stimulating demand too early risks high inflation. Policymakers must balance growth and inflation control. Raising fuel prices can help manage the fiscal deficit. Mumbai, Crude oil sustaining above USD 100 per barrel will push the headline inflation above 6 per cent, the upper level of RBI's tolerance ba ...Read More >
A high base, along with inflation risks and interest rate movements, will likely temper demand, while the tractor outlook remains tied to the monsoon and rural incomes India's passenger vehicle (PV) industry growth is expected to moderate to 4-6 per cent in FY27, mainly due to a high base and evolving macroeconomic conditions, ratings agency ICRA said on Friday. For FY26, the PV industry is estimated to report wholesale volume growth of around 7-9 per cent, supported by strong festive demand, ...Read More >
Mumbai: A recent report by HSBC has warned that if crude oil prices remain above USD 100 per barrel, India's inflation could rise beyond 6 percent. This level is the upper limit of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) comfort range. According to HSBC economists, if oil prices stay below USD 100 on average, inflation may remain under control. However, if prices stay higher for a longer period, inflation pressure will increase sharply. Risk of Interest Rate Hikes If inflation crosses 6 percent, th ...Read More >
Lucknow, Apr 3 (PTI) Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday alleged that the Constitution is under threat and institutions are being weakened, and said his party would raise awareness on the issue at the grassroots level. Addressing a press conference here, Yadav said the party has decided to celebrate the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar on April 14 at the village level, where discussions will also be held on the "crisis facing the Constitution". "This is not 'Amrit Kaal', but a ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday launched a scathing attack on the BJP government here, alleging it is silencing dissent and failing to deliver on key promises related to education, employment, and women's welfare. Speaking at a press conference here, he urged people to unite against the ruling administration. "Anyone who raises their voice against the government is being silenced. This government has done nothing for women's e ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd on Friday reported a 23 per cent rise in total tractor sales with a record 2,14,951 units in 2025-26 as compared to 1,74,785 units in the preceding fiscal. The company concluded the fiscal year on a strong note, delivering 37.4 per cent growth in March 2026, Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd (TAFE) said in a statement. It also achieved the highest-ever domestic sales with both the company's brands, Massey Ferguson and Eicher tractors, record ...Read More >
The safe-haven asset gold has been subjected to a volatile cycle of highs and lows in recent times. While it declined on Monday, the yellow metal prices have rallied on Tuesday, March 31. In India, the gold prices for 24 karat gold per gram rose by Rs 103 to Rs 14,929, Rs 13,685 per gram for 22 karat gold, signalling a surge by Rs 95. Meanwhile, the prices for 18 karat gold surged by Rs 78 to Rs 11,197. The MCX remained closed for the morning session on Tuesday on account of 'Mahavir Jayanti', ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Economists on Friday said they do not expect any change in repo rate or stance this time amid geopolitical tensions, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gears up for its monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting next week. According to them, the tone will be cautious and what will be eagerly awaited is RBI's forecast of GDP and inflation under the prevailing uncertainty. "We do not expect any measures for either liquidity or currency management as RBI will do whenever required as we ha ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Economists on Friday said they do not expect any change in repo rate or stance this time amid geopolitical tensions, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gears up for its monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting next week. According to them, the tone will be cautious and what will be eagerly awaited is RBI's forecast of GDP and inflation under the prevailing uncertainty. "We do not expect any measures for either liquidity or currency management as RBI will do w ...Read More >
New Delhi: Economists on Friday said they do not expect any change in repo rate or stance this time amid geopolitical tensions, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gears up for its monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting next week. According to them, the tone will be cautious and what will be eagerly awaited is RBI's forecast of GDP and inflation under the prevailing uncertainty. "We do not expect any measures for either liquidity or currency management as RBI will do whenever required as we ha ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Vandana Bharti, AVP and Head of Commodity Research at SMC Global Securities, highlighted that the West Asian war is causing a significant disruption in global crude oil supplies, with 10 million barrels of oil missing from the market daily. Speaking with ANI on Thursday, she also shed light on the volatile shift in the global energy market. After a brief period of optimism earlier this week, the outlook for a ceasefire in the West Asian conflict has dimmed, rep ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are expected to implement a fresh round of price increases starting in the first quarter of FY27. As per a report by Nuvama Institutional Equities, a sharp rise in crude oil prices and a weakening Rupee have significantly increased input cost pressures, ending a period of relative price stability for the sector. The report forecasts price hikes of at least 3 to 4 per cent in Q1FY27 if the current inflation in r ...Read More >
Mumbai: Heightened uncertainty transmitting from the West Asia crisis into India's growth and inflation outlook may compel the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India to hold the benchmark repo rate to 5.25 per cent next week and maintain a neutral stance. The central bank is also likely to announce measures to support liquidity and the rupee. The three-day policy meeting of the MPC (RBI's rate-setting panel) will begin on April 6. Globally, a lot has changed since the RBI ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's manufacturing sector grew at its slowest pace in nearly four years in March 2026 as the Middle East war disrupted supply chains and dented demand, while higher oil prices drove up input costs. The slowdown of manufacturing activities in the country was mainly due to the rising cost pressures, intense competition and heightened uncertainty in the ongoing conflict, a private survey showed on Thursday. As per the survey, the seasonally adjusted HSBC India manufacturing purchasin ...Read More >
New Delhi: Gold prices plunged Rs 6,004 to Rs 1.47 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Thursday amid intensified geopolitical tensions in West Asia that boosted the US dollar and dampened the investors' sentiment. Snapping a four-day winning streak, the yellow metal for the June delivery plunged Rs 6,004, or 3.91 per cent, to Rs 1,47,704 per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange. Analysts said precious metal prices declined as the US dollar rebounded following remarks by President Donald ...Read More >
Foreign investors are withdrawing from Indian equities due to global risk aversion amid West Asia tensions, but India's domestic strength remains solid. Ross Maxwell of V T Markets highlights that the retreat reflects a risk-off strategy rather than concerns about India's economic fundamentals, with geopolitical developments impacting investor sentiment. Global investors are retreating from Indian equities, driven by increasing global uncertainties and a 'risk-off' mindset amid ongoing West Asi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) India Inc on Thursday said the government's move to exempt import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty for three months till June 30 is a timely response to supply chain disruptions arising from the West Asia conflict which will provide relief to sectors such as textiles, packaging and pharmaceuticals. Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, said, "The Government of India's decision to grant full customs duty exemption on 40 critical petrochemical prod ...Read More >
Davanagere (Karnataka): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said the Congress is receiving more-than-expected public support in the by-elections and that people have realised the "truth" about the BJP's lack of development, even as he attacked the Centre over fund allocation. Speaking to media persons at the helipad at the MBA College premises in Davanagere, he said the response in the Davanagere South Assembly constituency has exceeded expectations. "People have understood that ...Read More >
New Delhi: India is preparing to reduce import duties and, if needed, regulate exports to ensure enough supply of essential goods within the country, as global trade faces disruption due to the ongoing Iran war, according to a Reuters report. Supply Chains Under Pressure The conflict in West Asia has disturbed global supply chains, affecting the movement of key goods such as energy, fertilisers, food items and industrial inputs. Rising tensions have increased freight costs and caused delays, m ...Read More >
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