Sebi cracks whip, bans 13 entities

sebi identify iex insider trading Mumbai: Sebi has banned 13 entities from the market for between one and three years, and also put a combined monetary penalty of nearly Rs 1.1 crore for front running trades of three large entities. In Dec 2024, six entities, related to these 13 had settled their case with Sebi…

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Bharat International Rice Conference 2025: Mega event to bring together producers, exporters, and policymakers; set to be held in Delhi

The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 is set to be held at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi, on October 30-31, in partnership with the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Organised by the Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF) in collaboration with APEDA, the event aims to position India as a global hub for rice…

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China’s 2020 trade deal under scrutiny: Trump administration launches compliance probe; Beijing agreed to buy more US products, services

The United States on Friday launched an investigation into China’s adherence to the ‘Phase One trade’ deal signed in 2020.Under the deal, China had pledged to increase purchases of US products and services by hundreds of billions of dollars over 2020 and 2021. However, the targets were not met, largely due to the Covid-19 pandemic.The…

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BSE shares rally: Gain 15% in a month as regulatory fears ease; top things investors should watch out for

BSE’s stock has staged a strong recovery after weeks of anxiety over regulatory reforms, gaining 15% in a month as concerns over the weekly options expiry rule fade and traders return. The stock jumped nearly 2% to Rs 2,533.70 on Thursday before settling at Rs 2,486.50, raising doubts about the rally’s sustainability.Amid speculation that the…

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India’s forex reserves cross $700 billion: Value of gold holdings surges; foreign currency assets fall slightly

India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $4.496 billion, reaching $702.28 billion for the week ending October 17, majorly driven by an increase in the value of gold reserves, the Reserve Bank of India said Friday.Last week, the overall reserves had increased by $2.176 billion to $697.784 billion, reported PTI.Foreign currency assets (FCA), the largest part…

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US inflation at 3% in September: Gas prices rise, rent growth eases; Trump’s tariffs raise consumer goods costs

US inflation hits 3% (AP) US inflation remained elevated in September, fueled by a surge in gas prices, even as rent growth slowed, reflecting a mixed picture for consumers in an economy with steady growth but sluggish hiring.According to the labor department report, cited by AP, consumer prices rose 3% from a year earlier—the highest…

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Social security benefits to rise 2.8%: Retirees to see $56 monthly boost; senior citizens say increase not enough

Social security benefits to rise 2.8% (AP) The Social Security administration on Friday announced that its benefits will increase by 2.8% in 2026, giving retirees an average monthly boost of more than $56. The rise reflects moderating inflation after several years of higher cost-of-living adjustments (COLA).The increase will take effect in January for nearly 71…

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‘Will be adapting refinery operations’: RIL responds to US, EU sanctions on Russian crude; commits to compliance

RIL responds to US, EU sanctions on Russian crude NEW DELHI: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Friday said it is assessing the impact of the latest sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union on Russian oil companies.In an official statement, a company spokesperson said RIL will comply with guidelines on the import…

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Gold reserves vs dollar assets: Why is RBI buying gold & reducing investments in US treasury securities – top points to know

The central bank has added 600 kilograms to its gold reserves this fiscal year. (Representative image) In a strategic shift, India is betting on gold rather than dollar-based assets for its foreign exchange reserves. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is showing a preference for gold over dollar-based investments, data suggests. As of October 10,…

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