Shell faces low oil prices and US tariff uncertainty (Image credits: X @Shell) US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are creating uncertainty into the global economy, impacting investment decisions more than supply chain costs, said Shell India’s Robin Mooldijk, president of projects and technology.“The primary effect is on our supply chain. It becomes more expensive and […]
UPS: EPFO pauses Unified Pension Scheme adoption for its employees; says matter still under consideration
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has temporarily put on hold its earlier order allowing employees to adopt the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), stating that the matter is still under consideration. “It is to inform that the matter regarding implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for the employees of the Central Board is still […]
Gold and silver rate today: Gold jumps to record Rs 1,12,750/10g; silver at lifetime high
Gold and silver prices continued their record-breaking rally on Tuesday, with gold futures reaching an all-time high of Rs 1,12,750 per 10 grams and silver futures hitting a lifetime high of Rs 1,34,016 per kilogram on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX).The surge was driven by expectations of further US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, safe-haven […]
US clarification on one-time H-1B fees: How MEA worked over weekend to engage with Trump administration to win relief; details here
External Affairs Ministry engaged intensively during the weekend with the Donald Trump administration regarding H-1B fees concerns. (AI image) The White House clarification on the hikes $100,000 H1-B visa fee being only for new applicants and not for existing holders, along with the announcement that it was a one-time fee, rather than an annual cost […]
Currency watch: Rupee slips 25 paise to 88.53 against US dollar; Trump tariffs & H-1B visa fee hike weigh on sentiment
Rupee slips 25 paise to an all-time intraday low of 88.53 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, as concerns over enhanced US tariffs on Indian goods and the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee weighed on investor sentiment.Forex traders said that global risk aversion and trade policy uncertainty further exacerbated the rupee’s decline.At […]
Gold price prediction today: Gold rates expected to maintain positive trend in coming months – is it the right time to buy?
Gold price prediction today: Gold rates are expected to rise in the coming months, driven by expectations of Fed rate cuts, geopolitical concerns, and fiscal worries. Spot gold closed with a gain, supported by healthy ETF inflows. Analysts suggest investors should consider buying on dips. Source link
ONGC takes over control of Vedanta-operated oil block: CB-OS/2 fields under interim control; case moves to Delhi HC
ONGC takes over control of Vedanta-operated oil block The Government has directed state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to take interim operational control of an oil and gas block from Vedanta, after rejecting the company’s request to renew its contract.Vedanta, which produces about one-fifth of India’s crude oil, has challenged the decision in the […]
Asian shares climb: Tech stocks surge after Nvidia OpenAI deal; gold hits fresh record
Representative image credits: AP Asian share markets looked set to extend recent gains on Tuesday, driven by strong investor optimism around artificial intelligence (AI) and tech stocks, while bets on further US interest rate cuts pushed gold to fresh record levels.Wall Street had reached another record after Nvidia announced it would invest up to $100 […]
Top stocks to buy today: Stock market recommendations for September 23, 2025 – check list
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Somil Mehta, Head – Alternate Research, Capital Market Strategy, Mirae Asset Sharekhan, the top stocks to buy today are Fortis, and ONGC:Fortis – Buy in the range between Rs 965 & Rs 975; Stop Loss: Rs 945; Target: Rs 1020Fortis has broken out of […]
Talent tide turns: US H-1B visa fee shock may fuel reverse brain drain; Indian startups eye AI boost
India’s startup ecosystem is sensing an unexpected opening as the US government’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas threatens to push skilled professionals back home. Founders and investors said the move could accelerate a reverse brain drain, swelling the pool of talent in software-as-a-service, deeptech and artificial intelligence.Manav Garg, founding partner at Together Fund, called […]