The ministry of cooperation has joined hands with the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) for what is set to be the largest rice event, Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025, in a bid to strengthen the country’s rice sector. Alongside the conference, three major initiatives will be launched: a Coffee Table Book on Indian Rice,…
Gold prices have rallied throughout 2025, rising almost 39% over the past year, weakening the prospects for festive selling. On Friday, just a day before Dhanteras, gold prices soared Rs 3,000 to record a new high at Rs 1,34,800 per 10 grams.Meanwhile, silver, after reaching a peak of Rs 1.76 lakh per kg on Wednesday,…
Diwali 2025 bank holidays: As the festive week of Diwali approaches, several states will see a string of bank holidays. However, banks will not remain closed nationwide for three consecutive days, with most closures being state-specific based on regional festivals. Are banks closed for Dhanteras 2025? This Saturday, October 18, banks across India will remain…
US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an order that provides relief for American carmakers while introducing a 25% tariff on truck parts.The White House said the order extends an arrangement allowing companies to reduce tariffs on imported vehicle parts. At the same time, it imposes a 25% tariff on medium and heavy-duty trucks and…
Facing record prices, most middle-class households are expected to stick to the custom of shagun (auspicious) buying. (AI image) Gold buying on Dhanteras 2025: It’s Dhanteras today and many people opt to buy gold for auspicious reasons. What should your gold buying strategy be and what are the top factors to keep in mind? Jateen…
China has agreed to hold a fresh round of trade talks with the US “as soon as possible,” as both economic giants aim to avoid another cycle of damaging tariffs. The decision followed a video call between Beijing’s chief negotiator, Vice Premier He Lifeng, and US treasury secretary Scott Bessent. State news agency Xinhua, on…
Mumbai: The sharp rise in prices of gold in the last couple of years has barely dented enthusiasm among buyers of the yellow metal during the ongoing festive season. Across India, in the run up to Dhanteras, while the average size of each transaction of the yellow metal has come down, the rise in prices…
Imported light and heavy trucks will be charged 25 percent and buses 10 percent as of Nov. 1, but President Trump also extended tariff exemptions for auto parts. Source link
In a notable shift, India’s crude oil imports from Russia have surged in the first half of October, reversing a three-month decline observed from July to September. This resurgence is attributed to Indian refineries operating at full capacity to meet the heightened demand during the festive season, as indicated by ship tracking data.Russian oil imports…
If the government shutdown continues, millions of low-income people are at risk of losing access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Source link
