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Gold and silver prices are expected to remain firm next week (representative image) Gold and silver prices are expected to remain firm next week, with inflation data from major economies and developments around efforts to end hostilities in West Asia likely to influence bullion markets, analysts said.Investors will track inflation figures from the US, Germany,…

What will guide Dalal Street this week? After ending the previous week in green, Dalal Street is set to take cues from a mix of global geopolitical developments and key domestic economic indicators in the upcoming trading sessions. This week, investors will closely watch crude oil prices, developments around the Strait of Hormuz and inflation…

Government weighs higher FDI approval limit to ease investment process (representative image) The government is considering raising the threshold for foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals requiring approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) to Rs 15,000 crore from the current Rs 5,000 crore, in a move aimed at further improving India’s investment climate,…

AI generated image, used only for representational purpose India’s economic momentum is set to have domestic strength on its side in 2026-27, but global risks may keep the pressure on.In its annual report 2025-26, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said that resilient economic fundamentals are expected to support financial markets, while geopolitical…

The model treaty provisions require foreign investors to exhaust domestic legal remedies for five years before seeking international arbitration to resolve disputes. NEW DELHI: After years of discussion, government has finally got down to reviewing the model bilateral investment treaty (BIT), often cited as a roadblock to attracting investments.“The BIT is under review, and we…

American multinational conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, with operating profit, revenue and net income rising, while its massive cash pile fell as the company stepped up stock purchases and buybacks.Operating profit rose 16 per cent year-on-year to $12.98 billion, beating analyst expectations, reported Reuters. Revenue increased 10 per cent to $101.81 billion, while…

According to NPCI data, State Bank of India recorded 631.6 crore UPI transactions in June 2026. Of these, only 2.3 crore transactions were carried out through its own apps MUMBAI: State Bank of India chairman CS Setty on Friday said it is not possible to quantify the increase in operating costs due to UPI causing…

Kavach acts as a shield for train operations. Essentially it is an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system which has been indigenously designed. Can a train stop itself before it meets with an accident? For decades, railway safety has relied largely on human judgement. Today, Indian Railways’ homegrown Kavach is helping put advanced world-class signalling technology…

The regulatory push is also being reinforced by changing consumer behaviour and a growing social media influence. NEW DELHI/BANGALORE: Atta, paneer, tea, juices, biscuits, ghee, honey, chocolates, energy drinks — the list of daily consumption items facing regulatory glare is growing, and so is the pressure on consumer goods companies. The scrutiny is not limited…

For nearly 10 years, banks, payment companies, fintechs, NPCI and RBI have collectively invested in technology, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, innovation and customer support The government’s move to lift the legal restriction on banks and platforms from imposing a charge or merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, hitherto free, has generated a lot of debate…