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Precious metals prices bounced back sharply on Tuesday, with gold and silver gaining over 2 percent after suffering steep losses in the previous session. The earlier decline was driven by the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the US Federal Reserve and a hike in margin requirements by CME Group. Spot gold…
In a relief to small taxpayers, the finance minister has proposed to give them an option to file applications for obtaining lower or nil TDS certificates electronically. A taxpayer typically applies for a lower or nil TDS certificate when their actual tax liability for the year is lower than the standard TDS rate (or nil)…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today LIVE after India-US trade deal: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex soared in opening trade on Tuesday, reacting positively to the India-US trade deal announcement by US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While Nifty50 went above 25,800, BSE Sensex surged over 2,300 points. At 9:16 AM,…
CBIC chairman Vivek Chaturvedi CBIC chairman Vivek Chaturvedi is confident about meeting Budget targets and details number of reform measures that have been announced to shore up approvals using technology. Excerpts:A number of reform measures have been announced on the Customs side in the Budget. What is the strategy behind this?■ The FM, in her…
US Senator Lindsay Graham has linked the US trade deal to India lowering crude oil imports from Russia, and hailed Trump’s pressure tactics. (AI image) India-US trade deal: Lindsey Graham, the US Senator, who was propagating a bill that would impose 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian crude oil has said that India has ‘earned’…
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 on February 3, 2026 are: NMDC, DLF, Blue Star, and IOC. Let’s take a look:National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC): Buy in the range between Rs 81…
NEW DELHI: Passenger vehicle makers began 2026 on a strong note, with Jan sales data pointing to a broad-based momentum across the industry, aided by steady demand in smaller towns and cities, and sustained consumer sentiment after GST cuts.Market leader Maruti Suzuki posted passenger vehicle sales of 2.2 lakh units in Jan 2026, up from…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump (File photo) NEW DELHI/ WASHINGTON: After months of bruising trade tensions, India and the US on Monday announced a bilateral trade deal that will see Washington slash additional tariffs on Indian imports to 18%, from the current 50%, making it more competitive for textiles, leather and…
NEW DELHI: While details are still trickling in, the announcement of the India-US trade deal couldn’t have come at a more opportune time. Having just dispatched containers for the summer season, garment and leather and footwear makers were worried about orders for the next season.The smaller players had virtually stopped shipments over the last few…
India-US trade deal (AI image) India-US trade deal: Even as US President Donald Trump has announced an immediate reduction in tariff rate on India to 18%, think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has struck a cautious note on what the deal could mean for India.In a note post post Trump and PM Narendra Modi’s…
