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Vande Bharat sleeper trains aim to offer Indian Railways passengers world-class passenger comforts and faster travel experience. The First AC coach will boast of cushioned berths and a plethora of passenger amenities such as bottle holders, ample luggage space, snack tables. (Design concept of First AC coach – source: Kinet Railway Solutions) Source link

HSBC on Friday projected that gold prices could surge to $5,000 an ounce in the first half of 2026, driven by geopolitical risks, economic uncertainty, and a wave of new market participants. As per news agency Reuters, the bank also raised its average gold price forecast for 2025 to $3,455 per ounce from $3,355, while…

Post the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts effective September 22, prices of 30 out of 54 daily-use items monitored by the government have seen more-than-expected reductions, while others are yet to fully reflect the intended benefits. The government is working with industry players to ensure further retail price drops where needed.As per news…

Gold prices retreated from record highs on Saturday, dropping Rs 2,400 to Rs 1,32,400 per 10 grams in the national capital, even as consumers thronged jewellery stores across India to mark Dhanteras. On Friday, 24-carat gold of 99.9 per cent purity had surged by Rs 3,200 to an all-time high of Rs 1,34,800 per 10…

Poland’s president, Karol Nawrocki, has approved a new law that removes personal income tax for parents raising at least two children.The move is aimed at supporting families, boosting household income, and stimulating the economy. Details of the Bill The bill was presented in August. It removes the income tax obligation for families earning up to…

Gold’s rally this year has reignited investor interest ahead of Diwali, with the yellow metal emerging as one of 2025’s strongest-performing assets. Global uncertainties, dovish central banks, and safe-haven demand have kept prices elevated.“Gold has witnessed a parabolic rally since August 2025, soaring from Rs 98,500 per 10 grams to a fresh all-time high of…

File photo: Union minister Piyush Goyal (Picture credit: PTI) Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday expressed confidence that India’s exports will maintain a positive growth trajectory in 2025-26 despite global uncertainties, including US-imposed tariffs.Addressing reporters, Goyal said that during the first six months of the current fiscal (April–September 2025-26), India’s goods and…

MUMBAI: IDFC FIRST Bank reported a 76% rise in profit after tax (PAT) to Rs. 352 crore for Q2 FY26, driven by lower provisions and growth in its retail and commercial businesses. The bank’s CASA ratio crossed 50% for the first time, reflecting improved funding stability.The PAT jump was supported by a 16.2% YoY decline…

Investors who bet on gold and silver last Dhanteras and Diwali have seen bonanza returns. (AI image) Dhanteras 2025: Buying gold and silver is traditionally considered auspicious on Dhanteras. The precious metals have been hitting new record highs – with gold rally backed by global uncertainty and diversification away from dollar and the silver bull…

MUMBAI: IndusInd Bank reported a net loss of Rs 437 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Q2 FY26), compared with a net profit of Rs 1,331 crore a year earlier, as a steep rise in provisions and a decline in core income weighed on profitability.Net interest income fell 18% year-on-year to Rs. 4,409…