The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 has begun in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event is being held at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre. This is the first time the World Circular Economy Forum is being held in South Asia. The forum is being organised from September 1...
New Delhi: Global oil prices are moving close to $100 per barrel as the conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify. Investors are increasingly worried that further attacks could disrupt oil production and shipping in the region. Brent crude approaches $100 Brent crude, the internat...
India’s economy recorded 7.8% real GDP growth in the April-June quarter of 2026, the first quarter of the 2026-27 financial year. The growth rate was higher than market expectations of 7.1% and the Reserve Bank of India’s estimate of 7%. The latest figures, released by the Ministry of Stat...
Mumbai: HDFC Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Sashidhar Jagdishan has decided not to seek another term and will step down from the leadership of India’s largest private-sector lender on October 26, 2026, when his current term ends. The bank said Jagdishan reiterated his d...
Gold remains a major focus for investors, but the role of AI and robotic mining is still largely a future possibility Gold continues to attract attention from investors as central banks maintain strong demand and major financial institutions remain positive about the precious metal. J.P. M...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to independently examine six allegations of alleged financial irregularities flagged by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd, now known as Sammaan Capital Ltd, and ...
Mumbai: Indian equity markets extended their losing streak on Monday, August 17, with the Nifty 50 declining for the fifth consecutive session as elevated crude oil prices and continuing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 closed at 24,287.6...
Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower on Friday as continued geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and elevated crude oil prices kept investors cautious. The BSE Sensex fell 70.71 points, or 0.09%, to close at 78,009.25, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 29.85 points, or 0.12%, to e...
Mumbai: Indian stock markets ended on a mixed note on Thursday, August 13, as investors remained cautious amid continuing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and elevated crude oil prices. The benchmark BSE Sensex gained 113.61 points, or 0.15%, to close at 78,079.96, while the NSE Ni...
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha has passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, creating a legal framework that empowers the Central Government to allow banks and payment service providers to levy a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified digital payment transactions, including U...
