Iranian rial hits record low as US naval blockade bites country’s economy
Iran’s currency plunged to a record low in recent days against the US dollar as the ongoing US naval blockade of Iranian ports continues to strain the country’s economy.On the…
China holds the world’s largest strategic oil reserves; US, Japan follow; where does India stand?
The United States of America, which is the largest producer of oil, holds the second largest strategic oil reserves, followed by Japan. (AI image) Did you know that China holds…
Gold, silver price prediction: Will gold head down to Rs 1.40 lakh/10 grams & silver hit Rs 2.20 lakh/kg?
Looking ahead to the coming week, the region around the weekly low of 140,000 is anticipated to emerge as a pivotal support zone. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction…
Why is stock market down today? Nifty50 goes below 23,800; BSE Sensex crashes over 1,100 points – top reasons for fall
Stock market crash today (AI image) Stock market crash today: Indian equity benchmarks, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, plunged in morning trade on Thursday as global cues turned negative due to…
Weak rains, war downside risks to eco: Finmin report
New Delhi: The West Asia conflict and weak monsoon pose a downside risk to Indian’s economic growth and may put pressure on inflation, fiscal and external deficits, the finance ministry…
Oil prices today: Brent tops $120, hits highest level since 2022 as Trump doubles down on Hormuz blockade
Global oil prices surged past $120 on Thursday, briefly touching $122, the highest level since 2022 as fears of prolonged supply disruptions intensified amid a deadlock in talks to end…
RBI’s new ‘calamity chapter’ to benefit sound accounts
Mumbai: RBI has introduced a new ‘calamity chapter’ in its guidelines, creating a dedicated framework for disaster-related relief that separates such measures from general restructuring and tightens eligibility, accounting, and…
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for April 30, 2026 – check list
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: Lodha Developers, Premier Energies, and HDFC Asset Management Company have been picked by Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President –…
I spy with my little eye: Your TV may be tracking what you watch
India’s smart TV boom has brought a sharper, more uncomfortable question into the living room: is your television quietly watching you back? The question arises due to a lesser-known feature…
IOB profit up 56% at Rs 5,200 crore in FY26
Chennai: Indian Overseas Bank’s annual net profit crossed Rs 5,000 crore for the first time, with the public sector lender reporting FY26 profits at Rs 5,209 crore, up 56% from…