Gold prices on Wednesday showed a mixed trend with futures trading higher while retail rates moved both up and down across cities.Data from the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) showed that the June contract rose Rs 3,236, or 2.15%, to Rs 1,53,525 per 10 grams, while the August contract gained Rs 3,498, or 2.29%, to Rs […]
Fertiliser support: Cabinet clears Rs 41,534 crore nutrient-based subsidy for Kharif 2026; DAP price kept unchanged
The Union Cabinet has approved a nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) of Rs 41,534 crore for the Kharif 2026 season, aimed at insulating farmers from global price volatility and ensuring affordable fertiliser availability.The government reiterated its commitment to shield farmers from fluctuations in international fertiliser prices, particularly amid elevated global rates due to Middle East crisis since […]
Father cannot escape responsibility by understating income: Delhi High Court reduces maintenance to Rs 25,000 for three children
The High Court undertook a detailed scrutiny of the financial disclosures made by both parties. (AI image) In a detailed and socially grounded ruling, the Delhi High Court has reiterated that a father cannot evade his obligation to maintain his minor children by understating his income or making selective financial disclosures. The Court stressed that […]
Iran-US ceasefire impact: Oil prices drop, Hormuz to see ‘controlled’ movement; global markets surge
Representative image (AI-generated) As the Iran-US ceasefire kicks in, global markets are witnessing a sharp shift across multiple sectors.US President Donald Trump announced a temporary two-week suspension of planned military strikes on Iran, linking the move to Iran’s willingness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and engage in negotiations.Crude prices, which had surged above $100 […]
First in 7 years! India to get Iran crude oil on US sanctions waiver; supply relief amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Tracking data from LSEG showed that the vessel had earlier moved into Southeast Asian waters. (AI image) Amid the Middle East conflict, India is all set to get its first shipment of Iran crude oil in over seven years. The decision to buy comes as the Donald Trump administration has waived off sanctions on Iran […]
Gold price prediction today: Where is gold headed on April 8, 2026 & in the near-term?
Gold remains in a broad consolidation phase following the recent correction from highs. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices will likely be range-bound in the coming days, says Divya Mandaliya, Commodity Research Analyst, Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers Limited.Gold’s price action over the past week highlights a market increasingly driven by liquidity […]
RBI policy: Why did MPC keep repo rate unchanged? RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra explains
While the Indian economy continues to be on a strong footing, it is faced with global headwinds that have added to uncertainty. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said that the Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% with a neutral policy stance. India continues […]
Why stock market up today? Nifty50 above 23,900; BSE Sensex rallies over 2,800 points on US-Iran ceasefire – top reasons for rally
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Buoyed by the two week US-Iran ceasefire, stock markets opened in green on Wednesday, rallying strongly ahead of the RBI monetary policy review. While Nifty50 went above 23,900, BSE Sensex rose over 2,800 points. At 10:15 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 23,872.50, up 748 points or 3.24%. […]
Emirates scheduled flight filed as charter, not allowed to overfly India till confusion sorted out
NEW DELHI: An Emirates flight on its way from the UAE to Singapore on Sunday (April 5) was briefly not allowed to enter Indian airspace. The reason: the Boeing 777’s flight plan was filed as it operating a non-scheduled flight for which there was no approval with Indian authorities. Only subsequently when the airline and […]
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for April 8, 2026 – check list
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Birlasoft, Bajaj Holdings, and Gujarat Ambuja Exports Ltd are the stocks recommended for buying by Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares today (April 8, 2026):Birlasoft – Triple Bottom with RSI Divergence SupportBuy: ₹365–₹355 | Stop Loss: ₹315 | Target: ₹470Since April 2025, […]