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Taiwan’s Unimicron plans a global share sale amid AI-driven chip demand (Representative image) Taiwan’s Unimicron Technology is seeking to raise about $1.4 billion through a global share offering, joining a wave of Asian semiconductor companies tapping international investors as artificial intelligence-driven demand fuels industry expansion.According to a term sheet seen on Monday, the printed circuit…

India’s state-owned oil refining giants stepped up crude purchases last week, securing millions of barrels through separate tenders. According to sources cited by Reuters, Indian Oil Corp (IOC) and Hindustan Petroleum Corp (HPCL) together bought around 7 million barrels of crude, with the cargoes scheduled for delivery over the coming months.IOC accounted for 5 million…

Morgan Stanley has a bullish outlook on equities India’s recent market cool-off may be a temporary phase rather than a reset. According to Morgan Stanley, stronger economic growth could help the country regain lost valuation ground and reinforce the investment case for Indian equities. The brokerage added that the relative de-rating has been driven largely…

Selecting an incorrect ITR form can result in the return being treated as defective. (AI image) ITR filing: Which is the correct tax return form for you? ITR-1 to ITR-7 eligibility explainedITR filing FY 2025-26: Filing your income tax return can seem to be a daunting task. This annual exercise should be completed with extreme…

Himachal Pradesh’s 5,000 crore apple economy is facing a sharp climate squeeze this year, with unseasonal rains, hailstorms and erratic weather set to cut production by nearly 40%.Back in 2025, the state’s apple output stood at 6.99 lakh metric tonnes. However, in 2026, production is projected to decline by 2.63 lakh metric tonnes, or nearly…

Upside in bullion may remain limited as inflation continues to stay above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to see a limited upside because of high inflation in the US, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.Gold inched higher in…

Rupee began the week on a weaker note, slipping 10 paise to 95.28 against the US dollar in early trade. The decline came as a stronger US dollar overseas and uncertainty over global developments kept market sentiment under pressure.Rupee opened at 95.25 against the US dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market on Monday before…

Gold prices began the week on a firm footing, holding close to a two-week high after weaker-than-expected US employment data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may not rush into another interest rate increase. Spot gold traded around $4,175 per ounce on Monday after posting a gain of more than 2% last week, ending a…

AI generated image, used only for representational purpose Planning a bank visit? You might need to reschedule as banks across some parts of the country will remain closed on Monday. Knowing bank holidays in advance can help you to avoid an unnecessary trip, especially if you have time-sensitive branch work such as submitting documents, processing…