India leads silver imports in 2025, China in processing: Why securing supply is as important as energy security – GTRI explains

Silver imports surged sharply in 2025, pointing to its growing strategic importance, amid rising industrial demand, supply constraints and geopolitical tensions, according to a report by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).India was the world’s largest importer of refined silver. It is estimated to have imported silver worth $9.2 billion last year, a 44 per cent…

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Trump tariffs’ Supreme Court test likely Friday: Legality of emergency powers under scrutiny; global markets on edge

The US Supreme Court is likely to announce its final ruling on President Donald Trump’s global tariffs on Friday, with regards to its legality that has put global economies on edge. According to Reuters, the court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, will also address cases involving voting rights, conversion therapy bans, and future matters…

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for January 7, 2026 – check list

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, the top stocks to buy today (January 7, 2026) are Varun Beverages Ltd, Havells, and IREDA. Let’s take a look:Varun Beverages Ltd – Trend Resumption After BreakoutBuy near: ₹490–₹485 | Stop Loss:…

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Hair creme, noodles see highest growth: Report

NEW DELHI: India’s shopping basket is evolving as new categories enter more households, reshaping consumption patterns. One-third of consumers across the country now shop for hair creme, making it the fastest-growing category in the FMCG basket, with penetration rising from 21% to over 31% over two years, according to the latest data from market research…

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RBI tightens dividend payout rules for banks

MUMBAI: RBI has issued draft rules to tighten dividend payouts by banks by linking distributions to capital adequacy, asset and profit quality, setting a uniform prudential framework effective from FY27. In the previous financial year, banks paid over Rs 75,000 crore dividend after booking record profits.Under RBI’s draft rules, dividend payments by banks will be…

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