[ad_1] US stocks opened higher on Monday, clawing back some losses from last week, with investors eyeing a key economic report and ongoing political uncertainty over a potential government shutdown. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% in early trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 29 points (0.1%), and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.6%, all…
[ad_1] Silver rate today: Silver prices surged by Rs 7,000 on Monday to touch a record Rs 1,50,000 per kilogram in the national capital, marking a fourth consecutive session of gains, driven by robust global demand and safe-haven buying, according to the All India Sarafa Association.The white metal had ended the previous session at Rs…
[ad_1] The Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) on Monday reported a 19.5% rise in its net profit, touching an all-time high of Rs 4,811 crore for FY25 against Rs 4,026 crore a year earlier.Sidbi said its balance sheet crossed Rs 5.6 lakh crore during the year, with total assets growing 8.7% to Rs…
[ad_1] Diwali shoppers may feel the excitement of GST 2.0, with headlines promising lower taxes on televisions, air-conditioners, cars, and other goods. At first glance, the new GST slabs — simplified to 5%, 18%, and 40% — appear to deliver a straightforward win for buyers. The government hopes the reform will reduce prices, simplify compliance,…
[ad_1] Minister of state for external affairs and textiles, Pabitra Margherita will travel to Moscow this week for meetings with Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade and leading entrepreneurs from the textile and apparel sector, the Textile Ministry said on Monday.The visit, scheduled from October 1 to 3, comes at a time when India is…
[ad_1] MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set about easing lending norms while tightening its financial oversight. Its latest rules promise cheaper and more flexible loans for borrowers, wider access to credit against gold, and easier capital-raising avenues for banks. Draft proposals, meanwhile, would extend repayment terms, sharpen exposure limits and quicken credit…
[ad_1] The United States is once again staring at a possible government shutdown. Unless Congress agrees on a funding deal before midnight on September 30 large parts of the federal government will run out of money and be forced to close from October 1.Here’s what’s happening and why it matters. What is a government shutdown?…
[ad_1] China issued a strong protest on Monday against the United States’ decision to broaden its export restriction catalogue, stating it would implement essential steps to protect Chinese companies’ rightful interests.The United States implemented stricter controls on Monday targeting firms in China and various nations that employ subsidiary operations to circumvent limitations on semiconductor manufacturing…
[ad_1] Gold rate today: Gold prices in India touched a fresh all-time high of Rs 1,19,500 per 10 grams on Monday in the national capital, driven by strong global trends and safe-haven buying amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty, according to the All India Sarafa Association.The 99.9% purity metal surged Rs 1,500 from Rs 1,18,000 per…
[ad_1] Electronic Arts (EA), the creator of globally popular video games including “Madden NFL,” “Battlefield,” and “The Sims,” is poised to exit public markets after agreeing to a $55 billion acquisition. The deal, one of the largest leveraged buyouts ever, will transfer EA into private ownership, giving the company room to restructure without the scrutiny…