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RBI’s new disaster loan relief rules explained: Banks can help borrowers automatically; what changes from July 1

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Banks will be allowed to extend relief measures to borrowers in calamity-hit areas without waiting for individual requests, under revised Reserve Bank of India guidelines that will come into force from July 1, 2026.The RBI on Wednesday issued fresh directions after considering stakeholder feedback on draft norms covering relief measures in areas affected by natural … Read more

US stock market today (April 29, 2026): Dow, S&P 500 slip ahead of Fed decision; oil surge from Iran war weighs on sentiment

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US stocks edged lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the day, while rising crude prices linked to the Iran war kept pressure on market sentiment.The S&P 500 fell 0.2 per cent, a day after retreating from its record high amid weakness in artificial-intelligence stocks and concerns over … Read more

Stock market today (April 29, 2026): Sensex jumps 609 points, Nifty nears 24,200-Check top gainers and losers today

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Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded nearly 1 per cent on Wednesday, helped by bargain buying in FMCG, auto and telecom shares, upbeat earnings sentiment and gains across Asian markets.Traders said signs of possible de-escalation in geopolitical tensions also supported sentiment.In a volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 609.45 points, or 0.79 per … Read more

Vedanta Q4 PAT rises 89% to Rs 9,352 crore, higher metal prices & weak rupee boost earnings

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Mining conglomerate Vedanta Ltd on Wednesday reported an 89 per cent jump in consolidated profit after tax to Rs 9,352 crore for the quarter ended March 2026, helped by higher sales volumes, rising global metal prices and gains from a weaker rupee.The Anil Agarwal-led company had posted a consolidated profit after tax of Rs 4,961 … Read more

UAE’s exit from OPEC & OPEC+: Shaking world oil order but benefit for India

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Any increase in UAE’s crude oil production will directly strengthen India’s energy security. (AI image) The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s) shock move to exit the OPEC and OPEC+ may have far reaching implications for not just world oil markets and oil prices, but also in terms of the relevance of cartels in an increasingly multi … Read more

Gold price prediction today: Where are gold, silver prices headed on April 29, 2026 & in the near-term?

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Looking ahead, gold and silver entered the week on a slightly bearish tone, with direction likely to be driven more by overall risk sentiment. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold and silver prices are likely to be range bound this week, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and … Read more

Ganga Expressway inaugurated by PM Modi: UP’s longest expressway between Meerut & Prayagraj; check travel time, route, speed limit – top facts & images

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Uttar Pradesh has over 60% of India’s total access-controlled expressway network. Ganga Expressway, the longest expressway so far in Uttar Pradesh, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. The 594 kilometres long Ganga expressway is a six-lane expressway that aims to reduce the travel time between Meerut and Prayagraj to just 6 hours!Uttar … Read more

Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for April 29, 2026 – check list

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Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Jio Financial Services Ltd, Hindustan Zinc, and PVR INOX are the top stock recommendations by Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares as the top stock recommendations for April 29, 2026:Jio Financial Services Ltd – Base Formation with Reversal StructureBuy: ₹255–₹250 | Stop … Read more