‘Will reach $100bn in mutual trade’: Putin calls India ‘reliable partner’, hails PM Modi’s leadership

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed confidence that bilateral trade between India and Russia will reach USD 100 billion in the coming years, highlighting growing cooperation in energy, investments and other strategic sectors.Speaking at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin praised India’s economic growth and described New Delhi as a reliable partner, while … Read more

Rupee rallies strongly after RBI announces new measures to attract foreign investors amid Middle East conflict

As widely anticipated, the Reserve Bank left interest rates unchanged for a second consecutive policy meeting. Giving a major boost to the rupee, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced several steps to attract foreign capital at a time when the US-Iran conflict is putting pressure on India’s external sector resilience.The … Read more

Gold price prediction: What’s the outlook for gold prices on June 5, 2026 & what should investors do?

Gold’s intraday technical structure remains weak following a decisive breakdown below key support levels. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices seem to be exhibiting weak intraday bias, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. He recommends a sell on rise strategy.Gold August futures on MCX are trading near … Read more

Oil prices today: Crude falls as Hezbollah rejects US-backed ceasefire, traders assess conflict risks

Oil prices fell slightly on Friday as hopes for a ceasefire in the Middle East faded following Hezbollah’s rejection of a US-backed proposal in Lebanon.Brent crude slipped 0.22% to $95.24 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 0.11% to $92.94 a barrel in early trade.Despite Friday’s decline, both benchmark contracts were on … Read more

Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Gold prices set for weekly fall as crude oil prices remain elevated, US-Iran conflict uncertainty continues

Gold prices staged a recovery in the national capital on Thursday, climbing back above the Rs 1.6 lakh mark per 10 grams as lower crude oil prices provided support amid continuing uncertainty surrounding developments in West Asia. According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold of 99.9% purity advanced by Rs 700 to Rs 1,60,300 … Read more

‘Our interest is ending the conflict’: Putin rejects claims Russia is cashing in on Iran war oil surge

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Image/AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Russia wants the conflict in Middle East to end as soon as possible, dismissing suggestions that Moscow benefits from rising energy prices triggered by tensions involving Iran and disruptions to key global shipping routes.Speaking to reporters at the annual St Petersburg International Economic … Read more

India, US look at non-tariff measures

NEW DELHI: India and the US have discussed issues going beyond trade in goods to include non-tariff measures, customs and trade facilitation and economic security alignment, among other issues, an official statement said Thursday.A team from USTR office was in India since Monday to advance negotiations on the trade agreement, which has been in the … Read more

Don’t sell yourself short: Citi CEO Fraser to India

MUMBAI: Citi’s global CEO Jane Fraser has said that India should not “sell itself short” by focusing disproportionately on short term challenges. It should rather focus on execution and stay confident about its long-term story.Speaking at the Citi India conference, Fraser said that while near-term headwinds persist, the structural case for India remains compelling and … Read more