[ad_1] US stock markets jumped on Wednesday while oil prices declined as hopes resurfaced for a possible pause in the war with Iran, lifting investor sentiment across global financial markets.The S&P 500 rose 1.1% in early trading after the United States delivered a proposal to Iran aimed at halting the conflict. The Dow Jones Industrial…
[ad_1] India must accelerate efforts to channel large household gold holdings into financial instruments, former Union minister P P Choudhary and senior market participants said, warning that continued physical hoarding limits the metal’s broader economic contribution, PTI reported.Speaking at an Assocham event, Choudhary, a member of the Parliamentary Standing Commission on Finance, said deeper financialisation…
[ad_1] While the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has claimed in the Supreme Court that the framing of front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) regulations would take longer and sought more time, a look at several regulations framed by the authority in the last ten years shows that the average time taken to frame one…
[ad_1] When it comes to India’s economic future, few are as optimistic — and as candid — as Himanshu Shah. For the North Carolina investor, the country’s greatest opportunity lies not in rhetoric, but in execution. Speaking at a panel during the Indiaspora Forum 2026 on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Monday, the founder of…
[ad_1] The Union Cabinet has approved continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) scheme for another five years from April 1, 2026, with a budget outlay of Rs 1,800 crore, in a move aimed at strengthening border management and improving services for legitimate foreign travellers, the government said.The extension — not a…
[ad_1] Planning a bank visit this week? It’s worth double-checking the holiday schedule before you step out, as branch closures can vary from one region to another. In India, bank holidays are a mix of national and state-specific observances, which means branches may not follow a uniform opening schedule across the country. This week, banks…
[ad_1] The Union Cabinet has approved a modified UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme worth Rs 28,840 crore aimed at strengthening regional air connectivity through new airport infrastructure, enhanced financial support for airlines and operational assistance for smaller aerodromes.Under the revamped programme, 100 new airports will be developed in challenge mode, with an estimated…
[ad_1] Rain Chaos in UAE But Are You Allowed to Work From Home? As heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds sweep across the UAE, a pressing question has surfaced among residents and professionals alike: Is remote work mandatory for private sector employees during unstable weather? The answer, as it turns out, sits at the intersection…
[ad_1] March is inching closer to its end and many investors are concerned whether the stock market will remain closed on March 26 or March 27 on account of Ram Navmi. As per the Exchange’s official holiday calendar, Dalal Street is scheduled to remain closed on March 26 for the festival, offering participants an early…
[ad_1] Indian refiners have stepped up purchases of Russian crude as they lock in supplies for the coming month, with around 60 million barrels secured, according to people aware of the developments. The move comes as disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict continue to affect global oil flows.The cargoes have reportedly been contracted…
