Business
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Gold poised for volatile week as Middle East tensions roil markets: Analysts
New Delhi: Gold prices are expected to remain volatile next week as investors track geopolitical developments in the Middle East and key macroeconomic data releases that could shape the sentiment in the…
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Escalating tensions in Middle East to impact steel markets: BigMint
New Delhi: The global steel industry, including India, is expected to face multiple market-related issues in the coming days as the escalating crisis in the Middle East impacts fuels cost that has…
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Foreign investors pull out Rs 21K crore from Indian equities amid Iran tensions
New Delhi: Foreign investors pulled out Rs 21,000 crore (around USD 2.3 billion) from Indian equities over the last four trading sessions amid deteriorating global risk sentiment triggered by the West Asia…
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Mcap of 8 of top-10 most valued firms erodes by Rs 2.81 lakh cr
New Delhi: The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 2,81,581.53 crore last week, with the State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, in tandem…
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Swiggy, magicpin, Zomato see food delivery regain growth momentum in Dec qtr
New Delhi: India’s top three food delivery players — Swiggy, magicpin and Zomato — regained growth momentum in the October-December period after a period of slower expansion, on strong order volumes led…
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Telangana govt to collect professional tax from private schools, faculty
Hyderabad: The Telangana government is planning to levy a professional tax on the 11,000-odd private unaided schools and their teaching staff with a view to boost revenues of the state. School Education…
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Telangana eyes USD 3 trillion economy, focus on skills development: Minister
Hyderabad: Telangana Labour and Mines Minister G Vivek Venkataswamy on Saturday, March 7, said that the state government is aiming to achieve a USD 3 trillion economy. “To achieve this ambitious goal,…
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LPG price hiked by Rs 60, now each cylinder will cost Rs 913
New Delhi: Domestic cooking gas LPG price on Saturday, March 7, was hiked by a steep Rs 60 per cylinder, the second increase in rate in less than a year, as oil…
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RBI proposes stronger safeguards for customers in digital banking frauds
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India on Friday, March 6, issued draft amendment directions to strengthen the framework governing customer liability in digital transactions, as it seeks to widen protection for users…
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Uber announces lunch of Intercity Bus ticketing on its app
Bengaluru: Ride-hailing platform Uber on Friday, March 6, announced the launch of Intercity Bus ticketing on its app, with India becoming its first market globally to roll out the product. The new…
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Will not let you grow too much, US tells India to its face
The US has drawn a clear line on how far it is willing to go in accommodating India’s rise, even as both countries push to finalise a trade deal. Deputy Secretary of…
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Gulf states weigh pulling investments from US, as war impacts budget: Report
The sovereign wealth funds and investment pledges of Gulf allies to Washington have come under doubt after the US and Israel began a war on Iran. According to a report in the Financial…
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Driving for Ola or Uber? Platforms are quietly making drivers pay them
Hyderabad: If you have ever taken an Ola, Uber or Rapido, you know how it works. You pay the app, the app pays the driver. But a growing number of platforms are…
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India seeks US cover for Middle East energy cargoes: Source
New Delhi: India is tapping the United States to secure marine cover for vessels to ferry oil from the Middle East as it looks for continuity in energy supplies beyond its current…
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Oil prices cross USD 83 per barrel as Middle East tensions escalate
New Delhi: Amid escalating Middle East tensions, crude oil prices went up more than 2 per cent on Thursday, March 5, over supply constraints as Strait of Hormuz was closed by Iran.…
