Indian Railways’ first 9,000 HP electric locomotive engine inaugurated by PM Modi; unveils Dahod’s loco workshop – Top facts

The locomotive engine is capable of transporting 4,600 tonnes of freight. Indian Railways’ first 9,000 HP electric locomotive engine was unveiled by PM Narendra Modi in Dahod on Monday. PM Modi inaugurated the locomotive manufacturing shop at Dahod’s rolling stock workshop.PM Modi is on a two-day tour of Gujarat on May 26 and 27, during…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for May 26, 2025 week – should you buy or sell?

Gold price prediction: The focus for the week will be on Governor Powell and other Fed members’ speeches. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold rates have been fluctuating on the back of rapidly changing geopolitical situations, Donald Trump’s tariff moves and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.Gold is a safe haven investment in times of uncertainty,…

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Centre’s ownership of banks cuts ‘lender of last resort’ risk for RBI

MUMBAI: RBI has acknowledged that government’s ownership of public sector banks makes its risk management job easier. In its latest economic capital framework report, RBI notes that such ownership has “demonstrably reduced the potential losses” it might face when offering emergency liquidity assistance (ELA), warranting lower capital buffers for these entities.In other words, govt-owned lenders…

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Government eyes smoother investment path; large & growing market makes India attractive bet for FDI, says Industry secy

NEW DELHI: From combing regulations at the Centre and in the states to make it easier for companies to invest, tailoring packages, and making investment pitches to global corporations, govt is seeking to ensure that foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into the country remain strong.India saw FDI inflows increase by 13.6% to $81 billion, and…

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Microfinance stress takes toll on FY25 profits

CHENNAI: Stress in the sector has left microfinance institutions bleeding. Listed MFIs have either reported a loss or a substantial decrease in their profits in the March quarter. This comes on the back of multiple factors including deterioration in asset quality, rising credit costs, borrower overleveraging and rising borrower overlaps that impacted the performance of…

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Apple pips Xiaomi, enters top 5 in India

NEW DELHI: In a major upset in the Indian smartphone market, Apple overtook Chinese giant Xiaomi in sales during the first quarter of this year, cracking the Top 5 ranking in terms of market share.While Apple has gained from rising demand for its premium iPhones, the fall for Xiaomi – which is now ranked sixth…

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