Analysts said the outcome of the talks could influence global risk sentiment and energy markets, with a direct bearing on bullion prices. Gold and silver prices are expected to remain driven by developments in US-Iran negotiations, movements in crude oil prices and a packed global macroeconomic calendar in the coming week, analysts told news agency…
India remains the largest market for the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) private sector operations, with the multilateral lender expecting to provide about $1 billion in direct financing this year for projects aligned with the country’s development priorities, according to PTI.The planned support follows a year in which ADB channelled over $2 billion to India’s private…
India-EU FTA to open nearly entire European market for Indian exports by 2027: Goyal India and the European Union are set to sign their long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) by December this year, with the pact likely to come into force between February and March 2027, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday.Addressing…
Improving global risk appetite and a strong rally in equities helped nine of India’s 10 most valuable companies add a combined Rs 2.15 lakh crore in market valuation last week, with Bharti Airtel emerging as the biggest gainer.The benchmark BSE Sensex climbed 1,274.95 points, or 1.68%, during the week, PTI reported.“Indian equity markets extended their…
Speaking at an interaction with chartered accountants in Mumbai, Goyal said export growth has remained robust even as global trade faces multiple challenges. India’s merchandise exports have grown about 15% during April 1-June 14 despite ongoing global economic uncertainties and higher US tariffs, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday, signalling continued resilience…
Petrol, diesel rates may ease as cheaper crude arrives, says oil minister Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday indicated that petrol and diesel prices could be reduced if lower-priced crude oil purchased recently reaches Indian refiners, while asserting that domestic fuel prices have seen only a limited increase despite sharp…
3 Indian-flagged oil tankers cross Strait of Hormuz NEW DELHI: Three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers carrying more than 8.6 lakh metric tonnes of cargo and 94 Indian crew members successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday and are now sailing towards India, Union ports, shipping and waterways minister Sarbananda Sonowal said.The development comes days…
NSE highlights key risks for India’s 2026 economy India’s macroeconomic outlook for 2026 will largely depend on monsoon performance, while the country’s equity investor base continues to expand beyond traditional markets and become younger and more diverse, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) said in its latest report.The exchange, however, highlighted that despite the rapid growth…
Milk prices could see another increase by July Milk prices, which were already raised by 2-3 per cent in May by major dairy companies, could see another increase by July or August if El Niño conditions and a deficient monsoon worsen fodder shortages and impact milk production, according to dairy industry executives.Industry players said poor…
India is among the world’s largest economies, with its GDP nearly doubling in the last 10 years. Yet, when it comes to the strength of its passport, it doesn’t rank even among the top 50. Neither does China for that matter. The United States of America – the world’s largest economy – also sits at…
