Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ visa: One cleared, hundreds await as $1 million residency plan rolls out

The United States has approved only one applicant so far under President Donald Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ visa programme. According to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the visa programme will offer US residency in exchange for a $1 million fee.Testifying before a US House committee on Thursday, Lutnick said that the identity of the approved applicant was…

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Global price shock: RBI warns of ‘second-round effects’ amid West Asia tensions

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cautioned that possible second-round effects, where supply shocks could transform into demand-side pressures, require careful and continuous assessment amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to the April edition of its bulletin.The bulletin noted that while the ceasefire between the United States and Iran has provided some breather…

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HCLTech Shares Plunge 11% Amid Weak Outlook Despite AI Growth | India Business News

NEW DELHI & BENGALURU: Shares of HCLTech fell nearly 11% on BSE on Wednesday after the company issued a softer-than-expected outlook following a muted March quarter performance.Responding to concerns around a 2–3% annual deflation driven by AI, CEO C Vijayakumar said the company has largely offset the impact of deflation in its traditional services business,…

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NSE IPO Moves Closer with ₹1,800 Crore Settlement Approved by Sebi | India Business News

MUMBAI: The long-drawn process for the listing of NSE, the country’s largest stock exchange by turnover and revenue, got a boost after a panel set up by markets regulator Sebi cleared the bourse’s settlement offer in long-pending issues popularly known as colocation and dark fibre cases. These cases, more than a decade old, related to…

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France Ends Airport Transit Visa Requirement for Indian Travellers | Business

Good news for travellers: France scraps transit visa for Indian passport holders France has lifted the airport transit visa requirement for Indian nationals with effect from April 10, the French Embassy in India announced on Thursday.Indian nationals holding ordinary passports are no longer required to obtain an airport transit visa when passing through the international…

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Gold, silver price prediction: Will gold head to Rs 1.63 lakh/10 grams & silver hit Rs 2.80 lakh/kg?

The area around the weekly low of 149,000 is expected to act as a key support zone, underscoring its technical importance. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver prices are showing sideways-to-bullish momentum, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. MCX Gold Price Outlook On the…

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High import dependence: India’s crude oil production falls for 11th consecutive year; gas also sees a dip

The sustained fall in domestic production has pushed up reliance on imports. (AI image) Highlighting import dependence, India’s crude oil output has declined for the eleventh year in a row in 2025–26. Natural gas production has also slipped for the second consecutive year. The decline in output was largely due to depletion in older fields…

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India a ‘tough nut to crack’: US Trade Representative makes big statement as 3-day trade deal talks conclude

A ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States on February 20 struck down the reciprocal tariffs introduced by Donald Trump. (AI image) India-US trade deal: The Indian delegation’s visit to America for trade deal talks has concluded and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has called New Delhi a ‘tough nut to crack’. The…

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