PNG push: Govt to offer distributers extra lower-priced domestic natural gas for every new connection

PNG push: Govt to offer distributers extra lower-priced domestic natural gas for every new connection

The push for wider PNG adoption gathered pace during the Middle East conflict earlier this year. (Image for representative purpose only) Looking to push for faster adoption of piped natural gas (PNG), the government has introduced an additional incentive for city gas distributors to expand household piped-gas networks. The scheme offers 200 standard cubic metres…

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India becomes least-favoured Asian stock market in BofA survey – why fund managers are underweight

India becomes least-favoured Asian stock market in BofA survey – why fund managers are underweight

Indian equities have declined over the past two weeks despite a brighter earnings outlook. India’s stock market, among the worst performing this year, has now replaced Indonesia to become the ‘least-favoured’ stock market in India, as per a fund managers’ survey by Bank of America Corp. This signals growing investor caution for the Indian stock…

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Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Gold edges higher as yields ease, markets await fed minutes amid Iran tensions

Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Gold edges higher as yields ease, markets await fed minutes amid Iran tensions

11:00 (IST) Aug 19 Gold eyes $4,400 break, Brent may head towards $80 Gold’s bias remains positive, but a sustained break above $4,400 an ounce is needed for further gains, while renewed energy inflation or higher yields could trigger consolidation. Brent crude could eventually decline towards $80 per barrel due to sustained Gulf exports and…

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Gold price prediction today: Will gold rise in the near-term? Check August 19, 2026 outlook

Gold price prediction today: Will gold rise in the near-term? Check August 19, 2026 outlook

ETF inflows, central-bank buying and softer US data are keeping the medium-term setup constructive. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing positive momentum, and while volatile, the near-term outlook remains optimistic, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.Gold gained around 0.7% last week and extended the…

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State-run banks need to focus on GenZ: FM

State-run banks need to focus on GenZ: FM

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (Photo: ANI) NEW DELHI: Urging public sector banks (PSBs) to develop a long-term banking relationship with the youth, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Tuesday said they should adopt a “lifecycle” approach and aim to become the preferred financial partner across different life stages of an individual — from campus to career…

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Stock Market Today Live Updates: Sensex, Nifty set for muted opening amid high crude, global yield pressure

Stock Market Today Live Updates: Sensex, Nifty set for muted opening amid high crude, global yield pressure

Indian equities remain under pressure as investors navigate a difficult combination of elevated crude oil prices, rising global bond yields and renewed uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran conflict. The Sensex and Nifty have already endured a prolonged losing streak, with the Nifty falling for six consecutive sessions through Tuesday. The index lost 132.75 points, or 0.55…

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394 entities under lens for fund transfer

394 entities under lens for fund transfer

The Income Tax Department on Tuesday launched a nationwide verification exercise. (Photo: IANS) NEW DELHI: The income tax department on Tuesday said it conducted a nationwide field verification exercise, including in some border districts, against a group of entities and fictitious charitable trusts, alleged to have sent “large” amounts of funds outside the country over…

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What Trump’s latest safeguard tariff move on quartz surface products means for India

What Trump’s latest safeguard tariff move on quartz surface products means for India

A large portion of Indian exports of these products already attract antidumping and countervailing duties in the US. India has approached the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the Donald Trump administration’s move of announcing safeguard tariffs of 25% to 55% from August 15 for quartz surface products.India approached the WTO on August 14 seeking consultations…

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US stock market today: Wall Street pulls back from record highs as AI-related stocks drop

US stock market today: Wall Street pulls back from record highs as AI-related stocks drop

Technology  shares have swung sharply this summer as investors question whether valuations have risen too far. US stock market today: Wall Street benchmarks moved further away from their record high on Tuesday as technology shares related to the artificial-intelligence boom came under renewed selling pressure.The S&P 500 declined 0.5%, putting it on course for a…

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India’s chip story enters next phase: 5-6 semiconductor projects may go commercial by end of 2026

India’s chip story enters next phase: 5-6 semiconductor projects may go commercial by end of 2026

India’s chip story enters next phase India is likely to have five to six semiconductor projects in commercial production by the end of 2026, marking the next phase in the country’s efforts to build a semiconductor ecosystem, MeitY secretary S Krishnan said on Tuesday.Speaking at a press conference to announce the fifth edition of Semicon…

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