30 million barrels of oil storage: India, UAE work to expand strategic reserves – here’s why it’s significant

30 million barrels of oil storage: India, UAE work to expand strategic reserves – here’s why it’s significant

India and UAE are also evaluating multiple storage arrangements, including commercial models. (AI image) India and the UAE are looking to expedite work on building 30 million barrels of strategic oil reserves. The move comes within weeks of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to UAE where MOUs for this were signed. India, the world’s third-largest consumer…

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Markets shaky, investments in equity funds drop sharplyMarkets shaky, investments in equity funds drop sharply

Markets shaky, investments in equity funds drop sharplyMarkets shaky, investments in equity funds drop sharply

MUMBAI: After months of resilience, there are early signs of investing fatigue among retail mutual fund investors. In May, as the stock market showed extreme volatility—thanks to the war in West Asia—net inflows into equity funds fell to the lowest level in more than a year at, Rs 22,908 crore. On a month-on-month basis, this…

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‘Rajesh Exports will not contest Sebi order’

‘Rajesh Exports will not contest Sebi order’

BENGALURU: Rajesh Exports chairman Rajesh Mehta, who is under Sebi’s scanner over allegations that the company inflated its revenues by Rs 15.2 lakh crore between FY21 and FY25, said he does not intend to challenge the regulator’s interim order and is fully cooperating with the investigation.At 4.2%, US inflation logs biggest gain in 3 yearsAt…

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Gold, silver price prediction: Will gold, silver rates continue to move down? Check outlook on June 11, 2026

Gold, silver price prediction: Will gold, silver rates continue to move down? Check outlook on June 11, 2026

The 152,000 zone is shaping up as a strong resistance area. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing a bearish structure with the downtrend in place. Silver prices are trading cautiously, though with a negative bias, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. MCX Gold…

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Meta taps RIL for AI data centre capacity

Meta taps RIL for AI data centre capacity

NEW DELHI: Meta has signed its first artificial intelligence data centre deal in India, partnering with Reliance Industries on a 168-megawatt facility in Jamnagar, Gujarat, as technology companies race to secure the computing infrastructure needed to power AI applications.The agreement deepens a relationship that began with Meta’s $5.7 billion investment in Jio Platforms in 2020…

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Tata Consumer tops Rs 20k crore in annual revenue, raises target

Tata Consumer tops Rs 20k crore in annual revenue, raises target

MUMBAI: Tata Consumer Products, which began as a tea joint venture with British firm Finlay, has crossed Rs 20,000 crore in annual revenues, marking what chairman N Chandrasekaran called the completion of its transformation into a multi-category consumer goods group.The company has built its newer “growth” businesses —packaged foods, pantry staples and ready-to-drink beverages —…

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ITR filing FY 2025-26: What is Form 26AS & what if it has errors? Things taxpayers should do to avoid getting a tax notice

ITR filing FY 2025-26: What is Form 26AS & what if it has errors? Things taxpayers should do to avoid getting a tax notice

Form 26AS and AIS are consolidated tax statements available through a taxpayer’s e-filing account. (AI image) ITR filing FY 2025-26: Form 26AS, Annual Information Statement (AIS), Form 16 are some of the most important documents that salaried taxpayers should keep handy and cross-check before filing their income tax return.First, let’s understand what Form 26AS is…

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No overcapacity in textiles, steel sectors: DGTR

No overcapacity in textiles, steel sectors: DGTR

NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday rejected allegations of surplus capacity in the textiles and steel sectors, saying that per capita consumption of these products in the country remains among the lowest in the world.The remarks assume significance as USTR launched a probe regarding the acts, policies, and practices of 16 economies, including India, under Section…

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ADIA arm to sell 2.3% stake in Lenskart

ADIA arm to sell 2.3% stake in Lenskart

MUMBAI: Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust, an investment arm of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, is selling up to 4 crore shares of Lenskart Solutions, translating to about 2.3% of the company, at a floor price of Rs 486 per share. At the offer price, the ADIA…

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In growth push, Zee plans to raise Rs 2. 3k crore

In growth push, Zee plans to raise Rs 2. 3k crore

MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises is seeking to raise Rs 2,300 crore for strategic and business initiatives, nearly a year after shareholders blocked a similar attempt by the broadcaster’s promoter group to increase its stake.The company said its board would deliberate further on funding options, without specifying the instrument or timeline. The move comes as Zee…

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Government may hold off on higher ethanol mandate

Government may hold off on higher ethanol mandate

NEW DELHI: The government may not immediately mandate a higher level of ethanol blending but leave it to buyers to decide on flex fuel vehicles amid concerns that rushing from E20 to E25 will damage engines of existing vehicles.Most cars and 2-wheelers manufactured between 2012 and March 2023 were designed or certified to be E10-compliant,…

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Markets dumped India for AI stars. BlackRock says that’s a mistake

Markets dumped India for AI stars. BlackRock says that’s a mistake

India’s equity market has been “over-punished” for lacking a direct artificial intelligence (AI) play and for its exposure to rising oil prices, according to BlackRock, which said record foreign outflows and a tougher macroeconomic environment have not undermined the country’s medium- to long-term investment prospects.Natasha Sarkaria, EMEA investment strategy lead of wealth at BlackRock, was…

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