Banks in many states will remain closed for three consecutive days starting Friday, 27 June 2025 due to the festival of Rath Yatra followed by a weekend. In Odisha and Manipur, banks will be shut on Friday in observance of Rath Yatra. However, as the ocassion is not observed as a banking holiday in other…
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is set to launch electricity futures contracts within the next two to three weeks, offering power sector participants a tool to hedge against price volatility. The move comes after the exchange secured all necessary approvals from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) last month.The product is designed to…
The US economy shrank by 0.5% on an annual basis in the first quarter of 2025, as President Donald Trump’s trade war prompted a rush of imports, disrupting businesses, the commerce department announced on Thursday.This unexpected sharp downgrade from an earlier estimate of a 0.2% decline, reflects the economic fallout from Trump’s trade policies, which…
DS Group reported sales of 750 crore units of Pulse candy at Re 1 per unit. Pulse, a candy that costs Re 1, has become a multi-hundred crore brand in nine years. Dharampal Satyapal Group’s Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar anticipates their Pulse candy brand to achieve Rs 1,000-crore revenue within two years, following its successful milestone…
The government has dismissed recent media reports suggesting that two-wheelers could soon be brought under the toll tax net. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) addressed the claims, clarifying that no such proposal is under consideration and there are no plans to introduce toll charges for two-wheelers.In an official post on X, NHAI wrote,…
If you’ve recently had a bad experience while travelling on Indian Railways, be it a train running over three hours late, non-functioning AC, or a diverted route, you might be eligible for a refund. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) provides passengers the option to file a Ticket Deposit Receipt (TDR) under several…
Bitcoin continued its upward momentum on Thursday, briefly surpassing the $108,000 mark as geopolitical tensions eased and institutional participation in crypto assets showed signs of strengthening. As of 11:50 am IST, the world’s leading cryptocurrency was trading at $107,800, up 1.5 per cent on the day, after touching a daily high of $108,305, according to…
Nearly two weeks after the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad that killed 274 people, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is yet to officially appoint a lead investigator to head the probe, raising serious concerns over the efficiency and credibility of the investigation process.International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) norms require that an investigator-in-charge be…
Chinese officials are avoiding inspection of India-bound consignments. (AI image) China has stopped exports of specialty fertilisers to India over the past two months, whilst continuing to supply other countries, according to senior executives at major importing firms. For India, these fertilisers are crucial for enhancing yields of fruits, vegetables and other profitable crops.The Chinese…
Gold is currently holding a crucial support level around ₹95,800. This zone is significant, as a strong reversal from here could potentially trigger a recovery in prices. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold has been dipping after a recent surge amidst tensions in the Middle East. With the US declaring a ceasefire…
