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NEW DELHI: Underlining India’s ambitious digital transformation agenda, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday described data as “the new oil” and data centres as “the new refineries.”

MUMBAI: Silver futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) saw its biggest intraday correction, dropping 16,715 points from the session high to the low, nearly 10 per cent from their peak, before recovering to close with modest gains.

MUMBAI: The Indian equity benchmarks ended the week decisively higher amid short covering from foreign institutional investor (FII) participants and resilient domestic cues.

MUMBAI: PCBL Chemical Limited, a part of the RPSG Group, on Friday reported a 50 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 61.7 crore in the July-September quarter (Q2 FY26), compared to Rs 123 crore in the same period last financial year (Q2 FY25).

NEW DELHI: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that India has undergone a significant shift in recent years and that it now negotiates from a position of strength, reflecting the country’s growing economic confidence and global stature in terms of India’s approach to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and other trading arrangements.

NEW DELHI: Vedanta Group Founder and Chairman Anil Agarwal on Friday said that today, nothing can happen without India’s presence.

Until recently, trading on the financial market was considered the domain of professionals with large amounts of capital. It seemed like a complex and confusing activity that not everyone could engage in. We cannot say that trading has become much easier and that anyone can make money from it today, but it has become significantly more accessible. Today, if you have the time and the desire to learn, you can become a part of the trading world.

We live in times when views on many things are changing dramatically, and outdated ideas are being replaced. We are learning to go beyond the rules and create things that were difficult to imagine a few decades ago. For example, the 21st century has given us completely new perspectives on careers and work, and the pandemic has shown how convenient it is to work remotely. In this article, we will discuss one of the most popular professions today, forex trading, and share important tips for those considering trading as a career.

NEW DELHI: The ideal buying range for gold may be considered between Rs 1,14,000 and Rs 1,18,000 per 10 grams, Religare Broking, in its Diwali 2025 Gold Special Report, has said.

NEW DELHI: India's listed firms breached a one-year high in market capitalisation as it climbed past Rs 467 lakh crore, fuelled by renewed foreign investor buying and growing expectations of an India–US trade deal.

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya visited NITI Aayog with a focus on fostering deeper collaboration between the two countries and get insights on India’s transformative initiatives in the sectors of infrastructure, education, tourism, skill development and artificial intelligence, it was announced on Friday.

MUMBAI: Indian stock markets opened lower on Friday as investors reacted to the second-quarter (Q2) earnings of major companies, including Infosys, Wipro, and Eternal.

MUMBAI: The Indian stock market extended its winning streak on Thursday, with both Sensex and Nifty closing higher for the second straight session.

KARNATAKA: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday assured farmers of full support to boost agricultural income, as she inaugurated the Farmers Training and Common Facility Centre and a new agro-processing unit here.

NEW DELHI: Despite gold reaching record levels, cultural demand will sustain gold ownership in India, and silver's function as an industrial input may drive its price over $50 per ounce, a report said on Thursday.

NEW DELHI: The Central government on Thursday said the US administration has shown interest in deepening energy cooperation with India, and discussions are currently underway between the two nations.

MUMBAI: After months of selling, foreign investors seem to be regaining confidence in Indian stock markets as the data from NSDL shows that between October 7 and October 14, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers in five of the last seven trading sessions, purchasing shares worth over Rs 3,000 crore in the secondary market.

MUMBAI: Equity markets opened higher on Thursday, supported by stock-specific action as companies continue to announce their Q2 results.

MUMBAI: Private lender Axis Bank Limited on Wednesday reported a 25 per cent year-on-year (YoY) drop in its net profit to Rs 5,557.5 crore for the quarter ended September 2025 (Q2 FY26).

KARNATAKA: The reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on bio-pesticides and micronutrients will bring direct benefits to our farmers and empower them, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday.

A unit linked insurance plan is one of the most versatile financial products available today, offering the dual benefit of life protection and market-linked investment. It allows policyholders to invest a part of their premium in equity, debt, or balanced funds while providing insurance coverage at the same time.

NEW DELHI: Gold ETFs saw a sixfold rise in inflows in September due to geopolitical tensions, central bank purchases, and expectations of US interest rate cuts, a report said on Wednesday.

NEW DELHI: India’s industrial and warehousing demand reached a record high with 26.5 million square feet of leasing in the first nine months of 2025, marking an 11 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth, a report said on Wednesday.

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee registered its sharpest single-day rise in nearly four months on Wednesday, rebounding from near record lows amid likely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and renewed optimism over the India-US trade negotiations.

MUMBAI: Shares of SME-listed Nirman Agri Genetics Limited (NAGL) hit the 5 per cent lower circuit on Wednesday, a day after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) barred the company from accessing the securities market over alleged misuse of IPO funds.

NEW DELHI: The Adani Group is constructing a ropeway to facilitate devotees visiting the Kedarnath Dham with easier access to darshan, said Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday.

MUMBAI: Gold prices surged to a new record high on Wednesday, crossing Rs 1.27 lakh per 10 grams on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX).

MUMBAI: Indian stock markets opened on a positive note on Wednesday, taking cues from the upbeat global sentiment.

NEW DELHI: India and Saudi Arabia have decided to enhance bilateral cooperation in the chemicals and petrochemicals sector, promoting investments and exploring new areas of collaboration, an official statement said on Wednesday.

The payment gateway industry is now part of Bangladesh’s digital ecosystem. As ecommerce grows and digital payments become more common, both buyers and sellers need secure and efficient online payment methods. People are using online payments more often thanks to platforms like bKash, a popular mobile wallet.

MUMBAI: RBL Bank on Tuesday dismissed media reports claiming that Emirates NBD Bank PJSC, the second-largest lender in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is planning to acquire a controlling stake in the Indian private sector bank.

BENGALURU: IT bellwether Infosys on Tuesday said it has awarded a 1.2 billion pounds, 15-year contract by the UK’s NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) to deliver the Future NHS Workforce Solution in England and Wales.

NEW DELHI: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday welcomed Google’s announcement of establishing of an artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam, saying that the initiative aligns with the Indian government’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and is expected to provide substantial economic and societal benefits for both India and the United States, while also advancing India’s capabilities in artificial intelligence.

VISAKHAPATNAM: Adani Enterprises, through its joint venture company AdaniConneX, and Google on Tuesday announced a landmark partnership to develop India’s largest AI data centre campus and new green energy infrastructure at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.