Ashes blow for England as Gus Atkinson suffers hamstring tear at MCG, ruled out of series: Here’s what it is and what is the recovery timeline

Gus Atkinson, England’s breakout fast bowler with 54 Test wickets already under his belt, lived every quick’s nightmare on Boxing Day at the MCG. The 27-year-old Surrey star, who had just ripped through Scott Boland, clutched his left hamstring mid-run-up–and hobbled off, scans later confirming a tear that ends his Ashes tour. His hamstring injury…

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Gold price prediction today: What is the gold price outlook this week? Gold may head towards Rs 1,45,000 levels

Gold prices are gradually trending higher, consistent with their typical behaviour, and have registered a record high of ₹140,000. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices may retest the recent support zone of ₹137,000 and ₹138,000, and dips should be utilized to accumulate gold, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal…

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FMCG growth post GST cuts: Sales pick up in first quarter after reforms; value growth stays muted

The Goods and Services Tax reforms, announced on September 22 gave a much needed push to consumer demand, as sales volumes for household essentials and groceries rose sharply in the October-December quarter, as compared to a year earlier.According to executives citing NielsenIQ data and internal company numbers, volumes expanded by around 9–10% in the December…

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