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Rally continues: Silver jumps to Rs 4L per kg, gold at Rs 1.8L per 10g

New Delhi: Silver prices extended their blistering rally on Thursday, January 29, soaring 6 per cent to cross the Rs 4 lakh per kilogram-mark, while gold scaled a lifetime high of Rs…
Economic Survey says govt on course to achieve 4.4 pc fiscal deficit target

New Delhi: The government is well on track to meet the fiscal deficit target of 4.4 per cent of GDP estimated for the current financial year based on broad trends, the Economic…

World faces copper shortage as AI data centres drive power demand: Survey

New Delhi: The world will soon face a copper shortage due to surging power demand from artificial intelligence data centres, the Economic Survey warned on Thursday, January 29, highlighting how critical minerals…
India’s civil aviation sector on sustained growth trajectory, says Survey

New Delhi: India’s civil aviation sector is on a sustained growth trajectory, helped by a conducive policy environment, rising demand and steady infrastructure expansion, the Economic Survey said on Thursday, January 29.…
Global gold demand crosses 5,000 tonnes in 2025: WGC

Mumbai: Global demand for gold has crossed 5,000 tonnes to reach a new all-time high in 2025, mainly driven by investments, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report on Thursday.…
Rupee hits all-time low of 92 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai: The rupee hit an all-time low of 92.00 against the American currency in early trade on Thursday, January 29, weighed down by steady dollar demand and a cautious global mood. Forex…
Sensex jumps 487 points as markets rally for second day on India-EU FTA

Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Wednesday, January 28, extending their previous day’s rally, on optimism over the India-European Union landmark free trade agreement. The 30-share BSE Sensex…

Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs, to replace workers with generative AI

New York: Amazon is slashing about 16,000 jobs in the second round of mass layoffs for the e-commerce company in three months. The tech giant has said it plans to use generative…
After Andhra Pradesh, Goa now exploring social media ban for children

After Andhra Pradesh set up a panel to explore a ban on social media for children under the age of 16, Goa is now mulling the same, with both states taking cues…
Telangana MP Chamala Kiran Kumar urges fairness in Union Budget 2026

Hyderabad: The Telangana MP from Bhongir, Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, on Wednesday, January 28, urged the Centre to accord priority and justice to the state during the Parliament’s Budget Session. He said…
Realme targets power users with 10,001 mAh ‘Titan battery’ phone

Hyderabad: For several years, smartphone users have been forced to choose between a sleek design and a battery that lasts more than a day. However, Realme is set to solve one of…
Sensex up over 500 points, Nifty crosses 25,350 buoyed by India-EU FTA

Mumbai: The Indian equity markets posted strong gains on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session after the conclusion of a long-awaited trade deal ‌with the ‌European Union (EU) raised hopes of…
Adani Group stocks bounce back; Adani Enterprises jumps over 5 pc

New Delhi: Adani group stocks bounced back on Tuesday after falling sharply in the previous trade, with Adani Enterprises surging over 5 per cent. The stock of the group’s flagship firm, Adani…
EU-India FTA to unlock trade, investment opportunities: Industry

New Delhi: The “game-changer” free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) is set to unlock significant trade and investment opportunities for the country in the high-potential market of…
India-EU FTA likely to be implemented in calendar year 2026: Goyal

New Delhi: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday, On January 27, said the ambitious India-EU free trade agreement is likely to be implemented within the 2026 calendar year, hours after the announcement…