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The World Bank has lowered its global growth forecast for 2026 to 2.5%, citing the economic fallout from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, rising energy prices and heightened uncertainty across markets.In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, the lender warned that global growth could slow further to 1.3% if energy supply disruptions become … Read more

There is new money, old money, and then the kind of money that could make someone the world’s first trillionaire!With SpaceX set to make its long-awaited Wall Street debut on Friday in what is expected to be the biggest IPO in history, that possibility may no longer seem far-fetched. If the listing goes as planned, … Read more

Equity benchmarks ended lower on Thursday as weak global cues, rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and sustained selling in IT stocks weighed on investor sentiment.The session saw heightened volatility, with both indices swinging between losses and recovery before closing in negative territory.The BSE Sensex ended 150.63 points, or 0.20%, lower … Read more

Wipro’s Rs 15,000 crore share buyback opened on Thursday, allowing eligible shareholders to tender shares at Rs 250 apiece, significantly above the prevailing market price of under Rs 180.The IT major plans to buy back up to 60 crore shares, or around 5.7% of its total paid-up equity capital.The offer window will remain open from … Read more

India has exported its first consignment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Tezpur litchi from Assam to Dubai, marking a milestone in efforts to expand overseas markets for agricultural products from the Northeast, according to the commerce ministry.The one-metric-tonne consignment, exported on June 7, was facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).The … Read more

One important change is that the earlier Contract Labour law has now been subsumed into the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. (AI image) India’s labour market has long relied on people who work through contractors – across factories, offices, logistics hubs, and service roles. Over the years, the legal framework governing contract … Read more

As the world continues to feel the heat of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, India’s refiners have swiftly secured enough crude oil and LPG supplies to last till the upcoming weeks.According to sources cited by Reuters, Indian refiners have built up sufficient crude inventories to meet demand through at least August. On the … Read more

India and UAE are also evaluating multiple storage arrangements, including commercial models. (AI image) India and the UAE are looking to expedite work on building 30 million barrels of strategic oil reserves. The move comes within weeks of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to UAE where MOUs for this were signed. India, the world’s third-largest consumer … Read more

The 152,000 zone is shaping up as a strong resistance area. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing a bearish structure with the downtrend in place. Silver prices are trading cautiously, though with a negative bias, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. MCX Gold … Read more

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday struck an unexpectedly upbeat note on inflation, saying that he “loves” it. The response came after fresh data showed that consumer prices in the United States had risen at their fastest annual pace in more than three years. Responding to a reporter’s question about the latest inflation figures released … Read more