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The Reserve Bank of India has begun consultations with banks on creating a uniform disclosure format for service charges and removing overlapping fees, as the regulator steps up efforts to streamline customer-facing charges, people familiar with the matter told ET.A senior bank executive said the discussions include having a standardised template that clearly itemises service…

NEW DELHI: IndiGo passengers who were stranded at airports on Dec 3, 4 & 5 will receive a travel voucher of Rs 10,000 with a validity of a year from the airline. This will be in addition to the compensation of Rs 5000 to Rs 10,000 “depending on the block time of the flight, to…

Indian corporates with inadequate foreign-exchange hedging could face rating pressure if the rupee weakens sharply, global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings cautioned in a new commentary released on Thursday. The agency said that companies in sectors with limited natural hedges remain the most vulnerable to currency swings, ANI reported.Fitch noted that “in sectors with significant…

NEW DELHI: Calling the India–US trade deal “elusive” but nearing completion, chief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said he would be “surprised” if the pact is not sealed by March, further adding that “most issues have been resolved.““I was hoping something would be done by the end of November, but it has turned…

Rupee versus dollar (AI image) The Indian rupee tanked to a fresh record low on Thursday, going past the 90 mark versus the US dollar again. The rupee has been depreciating sharply this year, influenced by ongoing challenges on the India-US trade deal front and increased corporate dollar demands.The rupee declined to 90.4675 versus the…

MUMBAI: Tata Steel will acquire just over 50% stake in Thriveni Pellets for Rs 636 crore as part of its expansion strategy. Thriveni Pellets operates a 4-million-ton pellet plant in Jajpur, Odisha, and a 212km slurry pipeline. The remaining 49.99% stake is held by BSE-listed Lloyds Metals & Energy. Iron ore pellets are a key…

Gold prices surged to fresh highs on Thursday, after the US Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive interest rate cut, lifting global precious metal markets even as uncertainty lingered over the pace of easing next year. With domestic prices touching new records, Indian buyers are increasingly shifting toward cheaper jewellery options.Gold has jumped sharply from…

MCX Gold prices are showing a firm bullish undertone, and the current market structure suggests the potential for further upside. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver are exhibiting signs of bullish breakout, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. He shares his views on gold…

Top stocks to buy or sell (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: According to Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group, the top buy calls for today are: Cholamandalam Investment and Fin Co, and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance. Ambuja Cements is a sell call. Here’s his view on Nifty,…

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) launched the “Trump Gold Card,” offering legal status and an eventual pathway to United States citizenship for individuals and corporations willing to make large financial contributions.Announcing the rollout on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “The United States Government’s Trump Gold Card is here today! A direct path to…