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BusinessApr 09, 2026 06:10 PM

XRP Whales Are Rapidly Buying While Retail Is Panicking, Do They Know Something You Don't?

Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. XRP whales are aggressively accumulating while the asset's recent price action keeps many retail participants cautious. This raises a key question for investors: are large holders positioning ahead of something the average trader has not yet recognized? While XRP has dropped 3.5% in the past 24 hours, on-chain metrics indicate that XRP whales have dramatically shifted their posit ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 09, 2026 04:07 PM

LPG Crunch Shifts Focus to Coal, Cow Dung As Experts Warn Of Pollution And Health Risks

New Delhi: The ripple effects of the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf are now being felt far beyond global shipping routes and oil markets, reaching deep into Indian households and kitchens. A sharp spike in cooking gas prices and an emerging shortage of LPG cylinders have forced families, small businesses, and eateries to revert to traditional fuels such as firewood, cow dung, and coal, triggering both economic strain and environmental alarm. Across several parts of the country, the risin ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 09, 2026 04:36 AM

Solana Breakdown Risk Builds As $94 Supply Zone Crushes Momentum

Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Solana (SOL) is flashing warning signs after a sharp rejection at the $92-$94 supply zone halted its recent upside attempt. Momentum has quickly faded, with price now slipping back toward key support levels as sellers tighten their grip. With SOL caught between a weakening structure and critical support below, the risk of a deeper breakdown is growing, making the next move a decis ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 07, 2026 09:31 AM

Bitcoin Sits 45% Below Its Peak As Short Sellers Absorb $276M In Losses

Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. West Texas Intermediate crude has hit $115 a barrel, gasoline prices in the US are up nearly 40% since late February, and Bitcoin is still trying to break through a wall it has failed to climb six times now. That is the world Bitcoin finds itself in on Monday as it briefly touched $69,550 -- a modest 3.30% gain that nevertheless sent shockwaves through the derivatives market. Ov ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 06, 2026 10:34 AM

CAIT urges govt to curb growing malpractices of e-commerce platforms, seeks retail reforms

New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government should take immediate and decisive action to curb the growing malpractices of certain e-commerce and quick commerce companies, as such activities are severely distorting India's retail trade ecosystem, CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said on Sunday. The BJP MP expressed serious concern over the unchecked and unfair practices adopted by certain foreign-funded e-commerce entities, which are creating an uneven playing field for India's m ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 05, 2026 07:39 PM

Stop Unfair Trade Practices of E-Commerce: CAIT to Govt | The Avenue Mail

Jamshedpur: Suresh Sonthalia, National Joint Secretary General of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), on Sunday called on the government to take immediate and stringent action against the increasing arbitrariness and unfair trade practices of e-commerce and quick-commerce companies. Welcoming the Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0 While welcoming the recently passed Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0, CAIT National Secretary General and Member of Parliament Praveen Khandelwal stated in Parliament that this ste ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 05, 2026 02:30 PM

Business News | Stricter Actions Must Be Taken Against E-commerce Malpractices to Protect Traders: C...

New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Member of Parliament and Secretary General of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Praveen Khandelwal, has urged the government to curb alleged malpractices by certain e-commerce and quick commerce companies and called for the formation of a National Retail Development Council to ensure fair policymaking for the retail sector. In a communication to Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Khandelwal expressed concern that practices adopted b ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 05, 2026 01:35 PM

Stricter actions must be taken against e-commerce malpractices to protect traders: CAIT Secretary Ge...

New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Member of Parliament and Secretary General of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Praveen Khandelwal, has urged the government to curb alleged malpractices by certain e-commerce and quick commerce companies and called for the formation of a National Retail Development Council to ensure fair policymaking for the retail sector. In a communication to Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Khandelwal expressed concern that practices adopted b ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 02, 2026 05:25 PM

Bitcoin Liquidations Dethroned? A Tokenized Bet Just Posted Crypto's Biggest Loss

Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Tokenized Brent oil futures on Hyperliquid generated about $46.6 million in liquidations in 24 hours, making oil the third‑most liquidated asset after ether at $104.5 million, and Bitcoin at $98.3 million. The single largest liquidation across all assets in the past 24 hours was not Bitcoin or Ethereum, but a $17.17 million Brent oil position on Hyperliquid, according to Binance ...Read More >

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OtherApr 02, 2026 09:15 AM

Delhi to replace 1.4 lakh Chinese CCTV cameras under new STQC rules

New Delhi: In a major move to fortify national security and data privacy, the Delhi government has officially commenced a phased operation to rip out and replace 1.4 lakh Chinese-origin CCTV cameras. Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh announced on Wednesday that the city will transition to "secure and trusted" surveillance systems to eliminate potential espionage risks. The overhaul focuses on cameras installed during the first phase of Delhi's surveillance expansion. Of ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 01, 2026 08:01 PM

Crypto Pump‑And‑Dump Era Ends Here? Why DOJ's New Indictments Should Scare Market Makers

Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) charged ten senior staff and employees at four crypto "market‑making" firms with running fraudulent campaigns designed to pump up both the trading volume and the price of certain digital assets. The charges, announced by the DOJ on a Monday press release, include employees from the firms Gotbit, Vortex, Antier and Contrarian. Three of the defe ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 01, 2026 05:54 PM

Eggshells flying in Hyderabad as chicken sellers' strike turns messy

Hyderabad: Tension prevailed at several Sneha Chicken Centre outlets across Hyderabad on Wednesday, April 1, as a strike called by the Telangana State Chicken Shop Owners Association over profit margins turned contentious, with protesters throwing eggshells at the retail chain's stores for staying open despite the bandh. The association, which represents chicken shop owners across the state, called for a complete shutdown from April 1 to press its demand for better profit margins from poultry c ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 01, 2026 07:44 AM

India diesel exports to South=East Asia hit seven-year high in March due to Iran conflict, data show...

SINGAPORE: India's diesel exports to South-East Asia surged to the highest in more than seven years in March, shipping data showed, as traders pivoted supply to cover short positions and refiners cashed in on higher profits in Asia caused by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The surge in exports could boost spot sale margins for Indian refiners who have purchased large volumes of prompt Russian crude to replace Middle East supply disrupted by the conflict. About one million metric tonnes (7.4 ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 30, 2026 06:52 PM

Silver jumps Rs 7,000, gold rises Rs 3,700 on wedding season demand

New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Precious metal prices rebounded by about 3 per cent in the national capital on Monday, with silver jumping by Rs 7,000 to Rs 2.37 lakh per kilogram, and gold advanced to Rs 1.51 lakh per 10 grams on the back of fresh buying by jewellers ahead of the wedding season. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal soared Rs 7,000, or 3.04 per cent, to Rs 2,37,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) from Friday's closing level of Rs 2,30,000 per kg. Gold of 99.9 ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 11, 2026 03:58 PM

West Asia conflict: Commercial LPG shortage begins to hit businesses across Rajasthan

Jaipur, Mar 11 (PTI) Disruption in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders amid the West Asia crisis has begun to hit businesses across Rajasthan, where hotels, restaurants, factories, wedding caterers and tourism establishments have started facing difficulties in running daily operations. Domestic and commercial gas customers were seen rushing to gas agencies to secure cylinders. There is no fresh booking of commercial cylinders, which has hit various industries. Industry representatives said ...Read More >

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BusinessDec 15, 2025 10:33 PM

Why XRP Isn't Reacting to Major Institutional and Regional Developments

Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. XRP has spent the past several weeks moving sideways around the $2.00 level, even as headlines around Ripple and the broader XRP ecosystem continue to stack up. Related Reading: Dogecoin Holds Demand Zone Above $0.13, What A Bounce Would Do From a $300 million venture fund expansion into South Korea to nearly $1 billion in spot ETF inflows and fresh regulatory approvals, the bac ...Read More >

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BusinessDec 05, 2025 04:31 PM

FUD Frenzy: XRP Battles Its Biggest Sentiment Drop In Months -- Data

Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. According to an analytics report, XRP traded near $2.06 on Friday as social chatter around the token turned sharply negative after a two-month slide of about 30%. Traders and data firms flagged a sudden rise in bearish messages, a shift from the more mixed views seen earlier this year. The mood has tightened around crypto, and XRP is not immune. Based on reports from Santiment, ...Read More >

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BusinessOct 30, 2025 06:27 PM

Gold falls Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,23,400/10g on Fed's cautious tone, US-China trade progress

New Delhi, Oct 30 (PTI) Gold prices fell by Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,23,400 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday amid a firm dollar after the Federal Reserve hinted at a slower pace of rate cuts and progress in US-China trade talks. The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity depreciated by Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,22,800 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Wednesday's close of Rs 1,23,800 per 10 grams, according to the All India Sarafa Association. In the local bullion market, gold of 99.9 ...Read More >

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BusinessOct 27, 2025 05:29 AM

Domestic consumption expected to cushion India's growth slowdown in H2: SBICAPS

India's economic growth is projected to remain steady in the latter half of the fiscal year, driven by robust domestic consumption and increased government capital expenditure. Despite global trade uncertainties and US tariffs, internal demand provides stability, with festive sales expected to reach a record high. The RBI's measures to ease credit flow further support economic resilience. India's economic growth in the second half of the current financial year is expected to remain steady, with ...Read More >

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BusinessOct 24, 2025 03:33 PM

Car sales more than doubled to over half a million units: FM Sitharaman on GST 2.0

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the GST 2.0 reforms, which came into effect from September 22, have given a significant push to the domestic automotive industry, with car sales more than doubling to over half a million units. New Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the GST 2.0 reforms, which came into effect from September 22, have given a significant push to the domestic automotive industry, with car sales more than doubling to over half ...Read More >

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BusinessOct 23, 2025 03:32 PM

UPI Records Highest Single-Day Payments Worth INR 1.02 Lakh Crore on October 18 As GST Rate Cuts Boo...

New Delhi, October 23: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted on Thursday that the unified payments interface (UPI) platform processed 754 million payments worth Rs 1.02 lakh crore on October 18, marking the highest single-day tally, as consumer demand surged due to the GST rate cuts. During the three-day period between Dhanteras and Diwali, the average UPI volumes stood at 736.9 million -- higher than 647.46 million in the corresponding period a month ago, the Finance Minister said. " ...Read More >

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BusinessOct 23, 2025 02:32 PM

UPI clocks highest ever single-day payments of Rs 1.02 lakh crore as GST rate cuts spur demand

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted on Thursday that the unified payments interface (UPI) platform processed 754 million payments worth Rs 1.02 lakh crore on October 18, marking the highest single-day tally, as consumer demand surged due to the GST rate cuts. During the three-day period between Dhanteras and Diwali, the average UPI volumes stood at 736.9 million -- higher than 647.46 million in the corresponding period a month ago, the Finance Minister said. "It has been ...Read More >

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BusinessOct 22, 2025 03:29 PM

FM Sitharaman highlights surge in Diwali sales to all-time high of Rs 6.05 lakh crore

New Delhi, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday highlighted the surge in Diwali sales this year which touched a record Rs 6.05 lakh crore, driven by GST rate cuts and strong demand for 'swadeshi' products. The Finance Minister cited the statement of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) which estimated this year's Diwali sales comprising Rs 5.4 lakh crore in goods and Rs 65,000 crore in services. This marks a 25 per cent jump over the 2024 festive sa ...Read More >

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BusinessOct 22, 2025 04:35 AM

Diwali sales hit record ₹5.40 lakh cr over GST reforms, robust consumer demand

NEW DELHI, Oct 21: Buoyed by GST reforms and strong consumer demand, India saw Diwali sales reach Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and about Rs 65,000 crore in services across the country, industry figures showed on Tuesday, marking the highest-ever festival season turnover in the country's retail and trading history. This marks a 25 per cent increase over 2024 festive sales (Rs 4.25 lakh crore) from the Navratri to Diwali period, according to CAIT Research and Trade Development Society, the researc ...Read More >

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BusinessOct 22, 2025 01:11 AM

Record-breaking Diwali sales reflect India's economic strength and Swadeshi spirit: CAIT

New Delhi , Oct 21: Record-breaking Diwali sales of Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and 65 thousand crores in services reflect India's economic strength and Swadeshi spirit, said trade body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). CAIT has released its comprehensive "Research report on Diwali festival sales 2025", based on an extensive nationwide survey across 60 major distribution centres, including state capitals and Tier 2 & 3 cities, conducted by its research wing, CAIT Research & Trade Devel ...Read More >

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BusinessOct 21, 2025 11:34 PM

Record Diwali Sales in India Reach Rs 5.40 Lakh Crore Fueled by GST Reforms and Consumer Demand

India's Diwali sales hit a record high of Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and Rs 65,000 crore in services. This represents a 25 percent increase over last year. GST reforms and strong consumer demand fueled this growth. Brick-and-mortar stores saw a significant revival. Rural and semi-urban areas contributed substantially to the sales surge. Buoyed by GST reforms and strong consumer demand, India saw Diwali sales reach Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and about Rs 65,000 crore in services across the cou ...Read More >

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BusinessOct 21, 2025 09:34 AM

Festive season trade to cross Rs 5 lakh crore as offline sales surge, says CAIT

Anticipations for this festive season's trade have skyrocketed, expected to surpass five lakh crore rupees, as brick-and-mortar markets thrive like never before. This Diwali embodies a heartfelt Swadeshi celebration, where the virtues of Indian craftsmanship take center stage. Inspired by Prime Minister Modi's push for local product patronage and favorable GST changes, domestic trade is flourishing. New Delhi: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Sunday stated that trade during the ...Read More >

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BusinessOct 21, 2025 01:34 AM

'Buy Of The Century': Cardano Could Be The 2026 Game-Changer Under $0.20 -- Analyst

Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. A well-known crypto commentator has set off fresh debate by laying out a dramatic buy plan for Cardano (ADA), while market data points to a more cautious near-term picture. According to Mr. Brownstone, Cardano could offer a once-in-a-lifetime buying chance if price action follows a specific pattern. He highlighted sniper entry points and sketched a five-wave move that would, on h ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 20, 2025 05:30 AM

Diwali sales likely to surpass Rs 5 lakh crore as GST rate cuts spur demand, say traders

New Delhi, Oct 19: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) expects festive sales to exceed Rs 5 lakh crore during this year's Diwali shopping boom as GST rate cuts have led to a sharp increase in demand. CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said that, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for "Swadeshi" (local products), the organisation has resolved to celebrate this year as "Swadeshi Indian Diwali". Under this initiative, the CAIT launched a nationwide campaign titled "B ...Read More >

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OtherPoliticsOct 19, 2025 05:34 PM

Fire crackers' use in Delhi-NCR may rise by 40% this Diwali after SC nod to green crackers: Study

A Supreme Court order permitting green cracker sales in Delhi-NCR may lead to a 40% increase in families bursting firecrackers this Diwali. A study indicates 34% of surveyed families plan to burst crackers, with half potentially using regular ones alongside green options. This relaxation raises concerns about regular fireworks making a comeback despite environmental restrictions. The Supreme Court order, allowing the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR region, may increase the numb ...Read More >

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