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Oil demand to touch new high in FY27 on rising use of key fuels
February 16, 2026 05:13 IST
India’s consumption of refined petroleum fuels and products is expected to hit another fresh high in the upcoming financial year — 2026-27 (FY27) — on the back of steady growth in energy use across various sectors of the economy, as per latest government estimates. According to projections by the Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell (PPAC) […]
From gold, silver to core inflation and back-series: Key themes of new CPI
February 14, 2026 10:09 IST
After years of work, the statistics ministry has finally released the new CPI inflation series. And much has changed.
Gold crashes to Rs 1.36 lakh on MCX on Union Budget day; silver plunges 19%
February 1, 2026 13:58 IST
Gold, Silver Prices Today | Union Budget 2026: Gold prices continued to decline as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Parliament on Sunday.
Gold slips on firmer dollar, but set for best month since 1980
January 30, 2026 10:08 IST
Prices have risen more than 24% so far in January, heading for a sixth straight month of gains and the largest monthly advance since January 1980.
Gold, silver prices surge to record highs on safe-haven demand
January 20, 2026 05:13 IST
As of mid-January, silver has delivered nearly 30 per cent returns, building on the momentum from 2025.
Gold ETF inflows surge 211% month-on-month to Rs 11,647 crore in December on safe-haven demandSubscriber Only
January 10, 2026 07:19 IST
Indian investors have increasingly turned to gold ETFs as a regulated, liquid, and cost-efficient alternative to physical gold, particularly during periods of volatility across equity and bond markets.
With steep dip in crude price, India oil imports up 2.4%, but bill down 12%Subscriber Only
December 30, 2025 06:26 IST
The country’s net oil and gas imports — crude oil, petroleum products, and natural gas — for the eight-month period were also down over 12 per cent year-on-year in value terms.
Railways launches new policy to boost bulk cement transport; sets freight rate at Rs 0.90 per tonne/kmSubscriber Only
November 19, 2025 00:10 IST
The new rate for bulk cement has been rationalised to Rs 0.90 per tonne per km. Earlier, it was based on different distance bands.
Proposed GST reforms: Lower 18% for small cars, tax on luxury cars may remain highSubscriber Only
August 17, 2025 07:29 IST
At present, bikes with engine capacity of over 350 cc attract a GST rate of 28 per cent along with a cess of 3 per cent, taking the total tax levy to 31 per cent.
1 in 3 US smartphone imports now made in India, China’s lead shrinksSubscriber Only
July 26, 2025 09:33 IST
India’s growing share — now 1 in 3, driven largely by Apple iPhones — comes amid ongoing trade talks with the US. While smartphones are India’s top export to the US by value, President Donald Trump has threatened a 25 per cent tariff on Indian-made iPhones.
India set to ramp up oil imports from Russia, Africa, US and Latin AmericaSubscriber Only
June 24, 2025 08:54 IST
India’s oil sourcing strategy is already reflecting a risk-hedged posture pertaining to West Asian oil flows with Russian oil dominating India’s oil import mix.
RBI hikes loan-to-value ratio on gold loans below Rs 2.5 lakh to 85%Subscriber Only
June 7, 2025 05:44 IST
For gold loans more than Rs 2.5 lakh and up to Rs 5 lakh, the LTV ratio has been set at 80 per cent. For loans more than Rs 5 lakh, the central bank has set an LTV of 75 per cent.
US farmers can offer non-GM soybean products to India: USSEC chief Jim SutterSubscriber Only
May 19, 2025 21:31 IST
Sutter said he does not view regulatory challenges in India around genetically modified (GM) products as a non-tariff barrier
Flagging ‘acute shortages’, industry bodies take Centre to court over copper QCOSubscriber Only
April 17, 2025 08:13 IST
The dip in imports followed delays in foreign suppliers securing quality certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), without which their cathode shipments cannot be imported into India.
Fresh US tariff threat looms over purchase of Russian oilSubscriber Only
April 1, 2025 07:44 IST
Russia has been India’s top oil import source during April-December 2024, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Gold shines brighter as stock markets bleed; price up over 9% in 4 monthsSubscriber Only
March 1, 2025 02:09 IST
Nifty has lost around 15.6 per cent in the same period; Trump’s tariff plans giving yellow metal a boost as a safe-haven asset
A 14-fold jump in soyabean oil imports from Nepal triggers red flags in IndiaSubscriber Only
February 17, 2025 07:49 IST
With a 19 per cent overall surge in the April to November 2024 period to nearly $3 billion compared to $2.5 billion in 2023. However, during the comparable period, Brazil — one of the top producers of the commodity — registered a drop in exports.
Gold rush: Soaring prices drive consumers to pledge their assetsSubscriber Only
February 7, 2025 05:39 IST
Gold holds a significant place in Indian culture, often being accumulated over generations. During times of financial needs like hospital expenses and college fees, individuals are more willing to pledge their gold holdings like jewellery to secure loans.
Iraq, UAE gain as India’s Russian oil imports slip to 12-month low in Dec amid Moscow’s high domestic demandSubscriber Only
January 11, 2025 22:27 IST
Indian refiners cumulatively imported nearly 649,000 bpd of Saudi Arabian crude in December, up 4.4 per cent sequentially.
Migration of data transmission system led to gold counting error, says govtSubscriber Only
January 11, 2025 22:27 IST
The explanation comes a day after the ministry revised the gold import figures for November lower by $5 billion to $9.9 billion from $14.8 billion narrowing the overall goods trade deficit for the month to $33 billion from $38 billion.
Laptop manufacturing: Import nods likely to be linked to local capacitySubscriber Only
December 25, 2024 22:01 IST
The strategy, a source said, mirrors the approach that successfully attracted investment in the tyre manufacturing sector where the government temporarily eased import restrictions on certain tyre categories, contingent on establishing local manufacturing facilities.
Gold falls Rs 100 to Rs 78,600 per 10 gm; silver jumps Rs 500
December 25, 2024 22:01 IST
The trading volume remains relatively calm this week ahead of the Christmas holiday.
Gold reclaims Rs 80,000-mark; silver rally extends for third day to hit one-month high intraday
December 11, 2024 22:40 IST
Traders attributed the rise to increased demand from jewellers and retailers in local markets.
Gold Rate Today, 11 December: Gold prices touch a 2-week peak amid geopolitical tensions
December 11, 2024 12:45 IST
Gold Rate Today | Gold Price in India 11 December: The rate for 24-carat gold per gram is Rs 7,840.
Gold Rate Today, 5 December: Prices see slight decrease amid weak global cues
December 5, 2024 13:04 IST
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold contracts for February delivery traded lower by Rs 74 or 0.1 per cent at Rs 77,018 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 12,297 lots.
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