Copra price boost: Govt hikes Copra MSP for 2026 season; farmers to get up to Rs 12,500 per quintal

The Centre government on Friday approved higher Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for copra for the 2026 season, in line with the government’s policy of fixing MSPs at least 1.5 times the all-India weighted average cost of production.The MSP for Fair Average Quality milling copra has been set at Rs 12,027 per quintal, while ball copra…

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Retail inflation sees uptick: CPI inflation rises to 0.71% in November; up from 0.25% in October

CPI inflation: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for the month of November 2025 increased to 0.71% compared to 0.25% in October. The headline inflation has shown an uptick of 46 basis points from October 2025 to November 2025.The All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) shows a year-on-year inflation rate of -3.91% (Provisional) for…

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Silver prices cross Rs 2 lakh mark! MCX Silver futures hit all-time high of Rs 2,00,362 per kg; what’s the outlook?

Market experts suggest that silver will achieve higher values. (AI image) Silver price today: Silver prices crossed the milestone of Rs 2 lakh per kg on Friday, driven by robust investor interest and favourable global market conditions. The white metal futures continued their upward trajectory for the fourth straight day, with March delivery contracts increasing…

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The TerraUSD scam: South Korean entrepreneur Do Kwon faces 15 year jail time; what was the ‘epic fraud’?

Do Kwon, a cryptocurrency entrepreneur once celebrated for building the TerraUSD and Luna digital tokens, is now beginning a 15-year stretch in a US federal prison. But how did the South Korean businessman ended up with a jail sentence? The 34-year-old, who co-founded Singapore-based Terraform Labs and promoted his coins as stable, innovative and built…

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Standard Chartered (STAN), Coinbase (COIN) Expand Crypto Prime Services for Institutions

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) and crypto-friendly bank Standard Chartered (STAN) said they expanded a partnership on digital assets to explore the development of trading, prime services, custody, staking and lending products for institutional clients. The deal builds on the existing tie-up between the two companies in Singapore, where Standard Chartered provides banking connectivity that enables…

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Silver price today: Silver crosses Microsoft’s m-cap to become fifth-largest asset in the world; check details

Silver has evolved from a stable commodity to become one of the most significant and monitored assets globally. (AI image) Silver price today: Silver has surpassed Microsoft to claim the spot of fifth-largest asset globally by market capitalisation, establishing a significant milestone for this precious metal. The performance of silver in 2025 has been notable….

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Ask Dhirendra: “Is it okay to invest if my finances aren’t perfect yet – or should I fix everything first?”

There is a sequence to getting your money life in order. (AI image) Most people don’t come to me saying, “My financial life is a mess, please help.” They say, “Sir, bataaiye, kaunsa mutual fund theek rahega?”Two minutes later, it turns out they have a chunky credit card balance, no proper emergency fund, hardly any…

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Putin’s India visit: What does it signal? Jefferies report decodes

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to India from December 4-5, does not signals that Delhi is on Moscow’s side, rather it highlights Modi government’s determination to maintain its non-aligned position, according to Christopher Wood, Global Head of Equity Strategy at Jefferies. In his weekly report GREED & fear, Wood pointed out that India is…

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