Merchandise trade deficit rises 30.37% to $32.15 billion: Exports up 6.75%, imports surge 16.7% in September

[ad_1] India’s merchandise exports in September 2025 rose 6.75 per cent to $36.38 billion from $34.08 billion a year earlier, while imports jumped 16.7 per cent to $68.53 billion, according to data released by the ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday. The surge in imports, led by gold, silver, fertilisers, and electronics, pushed the…

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India’s job market to expand led by E-commerce, logistics and retail; Tier-II cities see growing opportunities: Report

[ad_1] India’s job market is experiencing a robust upswing, driven by sectors such as e-commerce, logistics, retail, automotive, FMCG, and electric vehicles. This growth is increasingly reaching Tier-II cities, indicating a broader geographical spread of employment opportunities, according to the latest Employment Outlook Report by TeamLease Services for the second half of fiscal year 2025-26.The…

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‘Trade conflicts have no winners’: China hits back at US; defends rare earths restrictions

[ad_1] China hit back at the US on Wednesday, warning that trade conflicts create “no winners” after President Donald Trump raised the possibility of halting cooking oil imports from China.When asked about Trump’s threat, China’s foreign ministry said trade disagreements were “not in the interests of any party.” The product in question is used in…

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Cryptocurrency rates today: Bitcoin steadies above $112k after brief dip; Ethereum edges up 0.6% amid cautious trade

[ad_1] Bitcoin moved up to $112,493 following a brief fall under $110,000 on Wednesday, indicating careful market behaviour. Ethereum was trading at approximately $4,119, showing a 0.59% increase.At 10.26 am IST, Ethereum registered a 0.59% gain at $4,118. Several prominent cryptocurrencies including BNB, XRP, Dogecoin, Tron, Cardano, and Hyperliquid declined by over 3%, while Solana…

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Silver shines brightest this year! ETFs deliver 102% returns, outpaces gold and equities

[ad_1] Silver has become 2025’s most profitable investment, with silver exchange-traded fund (ETF)s yielding impressive 102% returns this calendar year. The industrial metal’s value has reached unprecedented levels, trading at approximately Rs 1.8 lakh in the spot market, with analysts forecasting targets up to Rs 2.46 lakh per kg, driven by increased demand and limited…

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$300 million deal: In a first, France’s CMA CGM eyes India for LNG-powered container ships; six vessels ordered

[ad_1] CMA CGM, the French shipping giant and world’s third-largest container carrier, has identified India as a potential hub for constructing small, LNG-powered container vessels. This development follows chairman and CEO Rodolphe Saade’s signing of a letter of intent with Cochin Shipyard for six vessels, valued at approximately $300 million, as reported by Economic Times….

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Stock market today: Nifty50 opens above 25,200; BSE Sensex up around 300 points

[ad_1] Market experts anticipate sideways trading, with global factors, foreign investment flows and Q2FY26 corporate results likely influencing short-term movements. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While Nifty50 was above 25,200, BSE Sensex was up almost 300 points. At 9:23 AM, Nifty50…

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for October 15, 2025 – check list

[ad_1] Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, the top stocks to buy today are Premier Energies, SKF India, and JSW Infra:Premier Energies – Symmetrical Triangle Breakout + Momentum StrengthBuy near: ₹1,065–₹1,045 | SL: ₹975 | Target: ₹1,215Premier Energies…

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