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New Delhi: Geopolitical developments, especially growing concerns about renewed conflict between the US and Iran, crude oil prices, and quarterly earnings will be the major drivers for stock markets this week, analysts said. In addition, US midterm elections, foreign investor trading activity, and macroeconomic data...

New Delhi: Buoyed by robust festive demand, domestic passenger vehicle dispatches breached the record 5-lakh mark in October, with leading automakers such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Mahindra & Mahindra recording their highest-ever monthly sales. Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales in October are estimated in the...

New Delhi: The Civil Aviation Ministry Sunday said Digi Yatra trials for international passengers have started at seven airports and the wider rollout of the facility is expected in 2027. It will be available on a trial basis for Indian nationals holding e-passports for select...

New Delhi: Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) withdrew Rs 34,843 crore from Indian equities in October, marking the second consecutive month of heavy outflows, amid concerns over elevated crude oil prices, global interest rates and the corporate earnings outlook. However, foreign investors turned net buyers towards...

New York: The theft of billions of dollars from Binance within a matter of minutes, the biggest crypto heist in history, was orchestrated by North Korean hackers, the FBI has said. The bureau said in a statement Saturday that this week's attack was tied to...

New Delhi: The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased by Rs 10 to Rs 2,820 from Sunday. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices have also been raised by Rs 1.37 per litre. This is the second consecutive monthly hike, following a Rs...

New Delhi: Centre Saturday released additional instalment of tax devolution to state governments totalling over Rs 1.09 lakh crore. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a post on X said the second additional instalment this financial year is supported by stronger economic activity and buoyant tax...

New Delhi: The government Saturday hiked windfall gains tax on export of diesel and ATF and slashed the levy to zero on petrol for the fortnight beginning October 31. For ATF exports, the duty has been hiked marginally to Rs 11/litre, from Rs 10.5/litre for...

New Delhi: In a bid to augment the availability of cotton for the domestic textile sector, the government Saturday extended the existing customs duty exemption on cotton imports till December 31, 2026. Through the amendment, the existing exemption, which was available until October 31, 2026,...

Dhaka: A Bangladesh opposition leader has warned against any move to facilitate an Indian transit corridor through the country and called for a fair water-sharing agreement with New Delhi ahead of the expiry of the Ganges treaty in December, according to local media reports. National...