There is a chance that North American LPG will gain a stronger foothold in the Indian import mix. (AI image) India is turning to the US to mitigate its ongoing LPG supply crisis as the war rages on in the Middle East. India gets around 60% of its LPG needs from the Gulf region, and…
The rupee fell to a record low of 93.12 against the US dollar on Friday, pressured by rising global uncertainty and higher crude oil prices amid the ongoing Iran war.The domestic currency declined 0.55% to breach its previous low of 92.63 recorded yesterday, extending losses to nearly 2% since tensions in the Middle East escalated….
Gold and silver prices staged a strong recovery on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India on Friday, rebounding sharply after a steep decline in the previous session. Analysts attributed the uptick to a technical bounce, while noting that the near-term outlook remains bearish as elevated oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict continue to…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Benchmark indices Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened in green on Friday after a big selloff on Thursday that saw markets tank over 3%. While Nifty50 opened above 23,200, BSE Sensex rose over 700 points, just shy of 75,000. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 23,229.15, up…
MUMBAI: SBI Mutual Fund, the largest fund house in India, on Thursday filed for its much-awaited public offering, expected later in the year. Through this offer, the two sponsors of the fund house-SBI and Amundi (of France)-are selling 6.3% and 3.7% stakes, respectively.The two sponsors of the fund house are expected to garner a total…
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research has recommended Belrise Industries, and Jayaswal Neco Industries as the top stock picks for March 20, 2026. The brokerage also shares its views on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Index View: NiftyIndian benchmark indices remained highly volatile this week as investor sentiment stayed cautious…
File photo: US treasury secretary Scott Bessent (Picture credit: AP) The Trump administration is considering lifting sanctions on around 140 million barrels of Iranian oil currently stranded on tankers in a bid to boost global supply and cool surging crude prices, as the war in the Gulf continues to hammer energy infrastructure and disrupt shipping…
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to extend about $10 billion in financing to Pakistan over the next five years, according to a media report on Thursday. The Manila-based bank said the facility was part of its 2026-30 Country Partnership Strategy (CPS2026-30) launched on Wednesday.According to a report in the Dawn newspaper, the…
Working on Eid ul Fitr 2026 in the UAE? Know Your Legal Rights and Compensation In The Emirates As Eid ul Fitr approaches and millions across the UAE prepare for celebrations, a pressing question is trending among workers: Can your employer ask you to work on a public holiday and if yes, what are your…
India is a big importer of LPG and LNG and relies heavily on supplies from Middle Eastern countries such as Qatar. (AI image) Middle East conflict impact: What happens when the world’s argest liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub suffers extensive damage? Qatar’s key gas hub, Ras Laffan, has sustained extensive damage after multiple strikes from…