During 2024-25, India’s basmati rice exports to Iran were valued at ₹6,374 crores. (AI image) Basmati rice prices, which saw an increase of 15-20% in the past two months due to higher exports, are expected to decrease in the upcoming weeks as exports to Iran may decline amidst its ongoing conflict with Israel.According to the…
Vehicle segments demonstrated steady performance in May 2025, as indicated in a recent analysis from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, quoted by ANI.The combined domestic sales figures for passenger vehicles, three-Wheelers, two-wheelers, and quadricycles reached 20,12,969 units in May 2025.The strongest performance was observed in two-wheeler and passenger vehicle categories. However, three-wheelers and quadricycles…
The State Bank of India (SBI), country’s largest lender, slashed its lending rates by 50 basis points, bringing much-needed relief to both existing and new borrowers.With this revision, SBI’s repo linked lending rate (RLLR) now stands at 7.75 per cent, while its external benchmark based lending rate (EBLR) dropped to 8.15 per cent from 8.65…
Safe-haven demand arising from geopolitical tensions is influencing the movement of gold and silver prices. (AI image) Gold rate today: Gold prices reached a historic peak of Rs 1,01,078 per 10 grams on the MCX (August futures), following its closure above Rs 1 lakh on Friday for the first time, supported by global equity pressures…
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a sculpture in tribute to victims of the Air India plane crash, at the beach in Puri, Odisha. (PTI Photo) Air India Dreamliner crash: Air India has finalized enhanced inspections on 22 Boeing 787 aircraft in its fleet following last week’s crash. The airline operates 33 Dreamliners, with the first…
Since 2014, Indian Railways have fast-tracked the delivery of critical projects. (AI image) By MP SinghIndia is on a bold mission – to be a $30 trillion economy by 2047, the centenary of our independence. To achieve this ambitious dream, we require more than just aspiration; we need a coordinated approach, to enable an infrastructure…
Gold prices witnessed heightened volatility last week as escalating geopolitical tensions took center stage. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold is back in focus amidst the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict which has added to its safe haven appeal in times of increased geopolitical tensions and uncertainties. Positive news on the US-China trade deal talks and…
Asian stock markets showed early signs of recovery on Monday following sharp losses last week triggered by intensifying hostilities between Israel and Iran. Investor sentiment remains cautious as the risk of prolonged conflict in the Middle East threatens oil supplies, inflation dynamics, and monetary policy outlooks globally. Brent crude prices surged by as much as…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting June 16, 2025) are Home First Finance and Kaynes. Let’s take a look: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Home First Finance 1268 1500 18% KAYNES 5478 7300 33%…
File photo: Union minister Piyush Goyal with US secretary Howard Lutnick (Photo: ANI) NEW DELHI: India and the US are close to working out the final contours of the “early tranche” of the proposed bilateral trade agreement and are now starting work on the possible text for the deal, which is likely to be finalised…
