MCX trading halted! Exchange sees extended tech glitch; trading in gold and silver futures delayed

The exchange did not specify a definite schedule for resuming operations. (AI image) MCX trading glitch: The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has been hit by a serious technical disruption on Tuesday, which has resulted in an extended four-hour suspension of trading activities. This interruption has impacted futures contracts trading across essential commodities, particularly gold and…

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Trump sanctions impact on India’s Russian oil trade: Refiners stop placing new orders, await clarity; US crude imports at highest since 2022

According to the International Energy Agency, India purchased 1.9 million barrels per day during the first nine months of 2025. (AI image) Donald Trump sanctions impact: With the US and EU imposing fresh sanctions on Russian oil, Indian oil refiners have stopped any fresh orders of Russian crude. According to a Reuters report, the refiners…

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Tata Trusts tussle: Majority vote for removal of Mehli Mistry – once seen as Ratan Tata’s closest confidants, says report

Given that Mistry is ineligible to vote regarding his own term renewal, the outcome at SDTT represents a majority decision. Tata Trusts tussle: In a significant development at the Tata Trusts, Mehli Mistry’s position appears uncertain as chairman Noel Tata, vice chairman Venu Srinivasan and trustee Vijay Singh have not approved for extending his term,…

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‘Restrictive measures’: Hit by US sanctions, Russia’s Lukoil to sell overseas assets; why was it targeted?

Russian petroleum giant Lukoil announced on Monday evening that it will divest its international operations following US sanctions imposed in connection with Moscow’s actions in Ukraine.“Owing to the introduction of restrictive measures against the company and its subsidiaries by some states, the company announces its intention to sell its international assets,” Lukoil said in a…

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Median tech pay in India falls 40% to $22k

BENGALURU: The median pay for engineering and data professionals in India fell by 40% to $22,000 in 2025 from $36,000 in 2024, a report by payroll and compliance platform Deel and equity management platform Carta showed. In contrast, median compensation for similar roles in the US rose to $150,000 from $122,000 during the same period….

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Electronics parts: 5,500cr projects get nod

NEW DELHI: Govt has approved seven projects worth Rs 5,532 crore, out of 249 proposals received under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme, electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday. The minister said the production of electronics components from the approved projects is likely to reduce the import bill of around Rs 20,000 crore….

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