‘Absolutely not going to discontinue’: IOC to keep importing Russian oil despite US curbs; will buy via non-sanctioned suppliers

‘Absolutely not going to discontinue’: IOC to keep importing Russian oil despite US curbs; will buy via non-sanctioned suppliers

Indian oil refiners, including Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), may not completely halt purchases of Russian crude despite fresh US sanctions, as the measures target specific Russian suppliers rather than the oil itself. Officials said that while four Russian oil companies have been sanctioned so far, India’s largest supplier, Rosneft, which handles nearly 45 per cent…

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Industrial output: India’s factory growth steady at 4% in September; infra, manufacturing shine amid weaker mining output

Industrial output: India’s factory growth steady at 4% in September; infra, manufacturing shine amid weaker mining output

India’s industrial production growth remained steady at 4 per cent in September 2025, supported by a stronger manufacturing performance, according to data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Tuesday. The factory output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), was higher than the 3.2 per cent growth recorded in September 2024.The NSO…

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ISA Summit 2025: President Droupadi Murmu says India to lead solar innovation by 2050; calls for women-led green growth

ISA Summit 2025: President Droupadi Murmu says India to lead solar innovation by 2050; calls for women-led green growth

File photo: President Droupadi Murmu (Picture credit: ANI) India is working not only to achieve its clean energy goals but also to emerge as a global hub that aggregates global solar demand and drives innovation, manufacturing and knowledge exchange by 2050, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday.Addressing the 8th Session of the International Solar Alliance…

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Agriculture boost: Cabinet clears NBS rates for Rabi 2025-26; Rs 37,952 crore subsidy to ensure affordable fertilisers

Agriculture boost: Cabinet clears NBS rates for Rabi 2025-26; Rs 37,952 crore subsidy to ensure affordable fertilisers

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi season 2025-26 on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers.The decision was announced by Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at a cabinet press briefing held on Tuesday. The approved rates will be effective from October 1, 2025, to…

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MCX trading halted! Exchange sees extended tech glitch; trading in gold and silver futures delayed

MCX trading halted! Exchange sees extended tech glitch; trading in gold and silver futures delayed

The exchange did not specify a definite schedule for resuming operations. (AI image) MCX trading glitch: The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has been hit by a serious technical disruption on Tuesday, which has resulted in an extended four-hour suspension of trading activities. This interruption has impacted futures contracts trading across essential commodities, particularly gold and…

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Gold price prediction: Why are gold prices under pressure and what’s the outlook? What investors should know

Gold price prediction: Why are gold prices under pressure and what’s the outlook? What investors should know

Gold price prediction: Gold prices are expected to face pressure ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting due to trade deal optimism, though key issues remain unresolved. Analysts suggest accumulating gold on dips, targeting $5,000 by 2026. Silver also shows vulnerability but presents a buying opportunity for the medium to long term. Source link

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Trump sanctions impact on India’s Russian oil trade: Refiners stop placing new orders, await clarity; US crude imports at highest since 2022

Trump sanctions impact on India’s Russian oil trade: Refiners stop placing new orders, await clarity; US crude imports at highest since 2022

According to the International Energy Agency, India purchased 1.9 million barrels per day during the first nine months of 2025. (AI image) Donald Trump sanctions impact: With the US and EU imposing fresh sanctions on Russian oil, Indian oil refiners have stopped any fresh orders of Russian crude. According to a Reuters report, the refiners…

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Tata Trusts tussle: Majority vote for removal of Mehli Mistry – once seen as Ratan Tata’s closest confidants, says report

Tata Trusts tussle: Majority vote for removal of Mehli Mistry – once seen as Ratan Tata’s closest confidants, says report

Given that Mistry is ineligible to vote regarding his own term renewal, the outcome at SDTT represents a majority decision. Tata Trusts tussle: In a significant development at the Tata Trusts, Mehli Mistry’s position appears uncertain as chairman Noel Tata, vice chairman Venu Srinivasan and trustee Vijay Singh have not approved for extending his term,…

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‘Restrictive measures’: Hit by US sanctions, Russia’s Lukoil to sell overseas assets; why was it targeted?

‘Restrictive measures’: Hit by US sanctions, Russia’s Lukoil to sell overseas assets; why was it targeted?

Russian petroleum giant Lukoil announced on Monday evening that it will divest its international operations following US sanctions imposed in connection with Moscow’s actions in Ukraine.“Owing to the introduction of restrictive measures against the company and its subsidiaries by some states, the company announces its intention to sell its international assets,” Lukoil said in a…

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IndianOil to comply with US curbs on Russian oil

IndianOil to comply with US curbs on Russian oil

NEW DELHI: India’s largest oil refiner and fuel retailer, IndianOil, on Monday said it will comply with international sanctions, without referring to the latest US curbs on Rosneft and Lukoil — two of the largest Russian crude exporters.“We will abide by all sanctions imposed by the international community,” company chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney said but…

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Relief for Vodafone: Supreme Court permits Centre to reassess telecom operator’s AGR dues; check details

Relief for Vodafone: Supreme Court permits Centre to reassess telecom operator’s AGR dues; check details

Supreme Court permits Centre to reassess Vodafone’s AGR dues The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Centre to reconsider the assessment of telecom operator Vodafone’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, citing the interest of the company’s 20 crore consumers. The SC also noted that the matter falls within the Union government’s policy domain.A bench headed…

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Billionaire Ray Dalio thinks American economy is dependent on the 1%; with only three states driving its GDP

Billionaire Ray Dalio thinks American economy is dependent on the 1%; with only three states driving its GDP

The American economy may look healthy on paper. Wall Street is roaring, Silicon Valley is buzzing with AI optimism, unemployment is steady, and GDP is rising. But billionaire investor Ray Dalio says this apparent prosperity hides a deeper imbalance. The US, he argues, is becoming dangerously dependent on a small, highly productive elite, while the…

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Corporate confidence dips in Q2 FY26: India’s business sentiment slows amid US tariffs, global uncertainty – NCAER report

Corporate confidence dips in Q2 FY26: India’s business sentiment slows amid US tariffs, global uncertainty – NCAER report

Representative image (AI-generated) Business sentiments in India moderated in the second quarter (Q2) of FY 2025-26 after showing steady improvement over the past three quarters, according to a new report by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER).The decline comes amid high global uncertainties, including additional US tariffs and ongoing trade tensions, the think…

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Budget 2026 skill boost for youth: Govt may launch Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Mudra Yojana; check details

Budget 2026 skill boost for youth: Govt may launch Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Mudra Yojana; check details

Representative image (AI-generated) Budget 2026: The government is looking to launch a new scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Mudra Yojana (PMKMY) aimed at funding skill training for the country’s growing workforce.The scheme, likely to be announced in the upcoming 2026-27 Budget, will mark a major policy push to make financing a central pillar of the national…

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