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NEW DELHI: Kerosene oil, which has made a comeback for household use across several states and UTs, will be primarily made available through ration shops and, in some cases, from retail outlets of public sector oil marketing companies for cooking and lighting purposes. The Centre on Thursday allocated 48,000 kilolitres (kl) of additional kerosene to…
NEW DELHI: Govt has asked states and UTs to lift from the Central Pool rice and wheat under the free foodgrain scheme for three months in advance (till June) and distribute them to beneficiaries immediately. This directive comes as govt warehouses are brimming with rice and wheat stocks and little space is available for storing…
MUMBAI: Vinay Tonse, former managing director at State Bank of India, will take over as chief executive officer of Yes Bank after incumbent Prashant Kumar completes his term on Apr 6, following a change in the bank’s shareholding after Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation acquired a 20% stake and became its largest shareholder.Tonse spent over 35…
Amid the rising oil prices as the Iran conflict continues to escalate, the Trump administration is considering the idea of suspending a key maritime law that requires American ships be used to transport between US ports.“In the interest of national defense, the White House is considering waiving the Jones Act for a limited period of…
India’s benchmark equity indices ended sharply lower on Thursday, weighed down by a surge in crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The BSE Sensex fell 829.29 points, or 1.08 per cent, to close at 76,034.42, while the Nifty 50 declined 227.70 points, or 0.95 per cent, to settle at 23,639.15. Analysts said…
The effects of this situation will vary across countries, with some economies facing greater strain while others could see limited gains. (AI image) The US-Israel-Iran war has lasted for over 10 days – and with no signs of either side relenting the global economy is feeling the ripple effects of conflict. The economic fallout from…
US stock markets opened sharply lower on Thursday as surging oil prices and uncertainty stemming from the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran weighed on investor sentiment.Shortly after opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.1 per cent to 46,879.09. The broader S&P 500 declined 1.0 per cent to 6,706.10, while the…
India’s retail inflation edged higher in February, largely on the back of rising food prices, according to official data released on Thursday.Data from the National Statistics Office (NSO) showed that inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 3.21 per cent in February, up from 2.74 per cent in January. Despite the increase,…
Donald Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump said his country could benefit economically from rising oil prices but added that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains his overriding priority. He called Iran an “evil empire” and warned that its nuclear ambitions could threaten the stability of the Middle East and beyond.“The United States…
Gold prices moved lower across major Indian cities on Thursday as retail bullion rates declined following mild profit-booking after recent gains. Sentiment in the physical market remained cautious as traders tracked movements in domestic futures and global cues. Here is how gold prices stand across major Indian cities today: Gold price in Delhi today Gold…
