Gold, silver under pressure this week as US-Iran conflict, oil rally cloud outlook

Gold and silver are expected to remain under pressure this week as investors assess the impact of the escalating conflict in US-Iran, elevated crude oil prices and a series of key global economic data releases that could influence the outlook for interest rates.According to market experts, traders will closely track developments in the US-Iran conflict, … Read more

India-UK ties to remain strong under new PM Andy Burnham, say strategic experts

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham (AP) India-UK partnership will remain on a strong footing under incoming British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who was elected Labour Party leader in the same week that the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between both the countries came into force, as per the strategic experts forecast.Burnham, 56, was elected … Read more

Fifa World Cup Productivity Loss: Fans 1, Productivity 0: How 2026 FIFA World Cup could trigger $17 billion productivity loss worldwide

Representative image (Picture credit: Reuters) The FIFA World Cup may be the biggest sporting spectacle on the planet, but for employers it could also become one of the biggest workplace disruptions of the year.A survey by workforce management firm UKG had estimated that the 2026 FIFA World Cup could result in at least $17 billion … Read more

India’s power sector set for strong FY27 growth on rising demand, capacity additions: Report

India’s power sector is expected to stay charged through FY27 as surging electricity demand, record peak power consumption and continued capacity additions fuel growth, a report by 360 ONE Capital said.The brokerage said that electricity consumption is expected to remain resilient as industrial and commercial activity gathers pace, creating favourable conditions for power utilities. Companies … Read more

Punjab National Bank Q1Fy27 Net Profit: Punjab National Bank Q1FY27 net profit up 213% to Rs 5253 crore

MUMBAI: Punjab National Bank reported a standalone net profit of Rs 5,253 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, up 213.6% from Rs 1,675 crore a year earlier, aided by a sharp decline in tax outgo despite lower non-interest income. The bank reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 5,921 crore, up 228.4% from … Read more

Sensex soars 965 pts as Q1 results lift mood on Dalaal-Street

MUMBAI: Benchmark indices ended higher on Friday, with the sensex climbing 965 points and Nifty reaching the 24,330 level, propelled by buying in blue-chip Reliance Industries, bank and IT stocks.Additionally, a strengthening rupee against the US dollar improved sentiment, even as the broader market remained predominantly negative due to weak global cues, traders said.“There is … Read more

Which states are the most investor friendly? Gujarat tops Niti Aayog index; Maharashtra & Tamil Nadu rank next

Gujarat topped the overall rankings with a score of 56.6. Which Indian states are the most investor friendly? Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have secured the top three positions in NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index for states and Union Territories (UTs), according to the report released on Friday.At the other end of the rankings, Lakshadweep … Read more

SpaceX shares fall! Market cap of Elon Musk-led firm set to see $1 trillion drop from all-time high

The weakness in SpaceX shares has raised concerns about the broader momentum behind artificial intelligence-related IPOs. (AP photo) SpaceX, which made its founder Elon Musk the world’s first trillioniare, is all set to lose over $1 trillion in market capitalization from its record high. Shares of SpaceX, he aerospace and artificial intelligence company, fell sharply … Read more