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India is intensifying efforts to secure stable supplies of critical minerals from South America, targeting resource-rich nations like Peru, Chile and Argentina amid a growing focus on renewables and green mobility.A high-level delegation from India’s mines ministry is visiting Peru this week to explore opportunities for lithium, copper and rare earth imports, while the country…

US stocks slipped on Monday as Wall Street took a breather following a string of record highs last week. The S&P 500 dipped 0.2%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 228 points, or 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite eased 0.1% as of 9:35 a.m. Eastern time, AP reported. All three indexes had hit fresh all-time…

Adani Group stocks extended their rally on Monday, collectively gaining Rs 1.78 lakh crore in market valuation over two days, buoyed by heavy buying after markets regulator Sebi dismissed allegations in the Hindenburg case. The clean chit, which found no evidence of stock manipulation or related-party misuse, has lifted investor sentiment across the group’s listed…

Gold rate today: Bullion markets in Delhi saw a sharp surge on Monday, with gold climbing Rs 2,200 to a new high of Rs 1,16,200 per 10 grams as investors reacted to strong global cues and awaited US Federal Reserve commentary. On Friday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs…

Diwali Muhurat trading: Investors on Dalal Street will get a brief opportunity to trade as NSE announces its special Muhurat Trading session on October 21. The window will run from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm, with trade modifications allowed until 2:55 pm. All transactions will carry settlement obligations, similar to regular hours, according to an…

India’s exports to US: A comprehensive study by GTRI reveals varied impacts across sectors: certain duty-exempt products show unexpected declines despite having no tariffs. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs have led to a plunge in India’s exports to America, with the pain unevenly spread, according to a Global Trade and Research Initiative…

India’s top IT services firms are bracing for a steep rise in costs after the US government sharply increased the H-1B visa application fee to $100,000, nearly ten times the earlier $7,500–10,000. According to estimates, leading players could each end up spending an additional $150–550 million in immigration fees based on their past visa sponsorship…

Gold continues to benefit from its status as a safe haven, driven by persistent geopolitical uncertainties. (AI image) Gold rate today: Prices of Gold futures surged to unprecedented levels, reaching Rs 1.11 lakh per 10 grams with an increase of Rs 799 in domestic futures trading on Monday. This upward movement aligned with global trends…

While US might have an upper hand in tariff war, China seems to be scoring ahead in visa game. Beijing’s K visa, which is set to take effect from October 1, is being billed as a strategic tool to attract young foreign science and technology talent. The order will take affect amid the H-1B visa…

Are banks open today? Banks across India, including major lenders like the State Bank of India (SBI), remain closed on certain RBI-mandated holidays. These closures include all Sundays, as well as the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, according to RBI.However, today, September 22, all public and private banks only in Jaipur are closed…