Reliance Industries Ltd has said it may return to buying Venezuelan crude oil, provided sales are permitted to companies outside the United States. The conglomerate, which operates world’s largest refining complex, said that it is waiting for regulatory clarity before taking a decision.“We await clarity on access for Venezuelan oil by non-US buyers and will…
Dinesh Kanabar, Chairman & CEO, Dhruva Advisors The Income-tax Act, 2025, which is slated to come into force from 1 April 2026, is the product of an extensive consultative exercise, involving a Parliamentary Committee, wide-ranging stakeholder representations, and detailed deliberations before its eventual enactment. Against this backdrop, it would ordinarily be expected that the forthcoming…
Stock market traded in red on Friday, as NSE benchmark Nifty50 remained below 26,000 levels and BSE Sensex tanked over 400 points. Nifty50 trimmed 130 points or 0.50% to reach 25,746. BSE benchmark Sensex also dipped 433 points to 83,747 at 12:11 pm. Benchmark indices opened lower amid concerns over the US threat of imposing…
The rupee opened lower on Friday, slipping seven paise to 89.97 against the US dollar amid continued foreign investor selling and a rise in global crude oil prices. Furthermore, US tariffs and muted domestic equity market sentiment drove foreign institutional investors to sell, placing additional pressure on the local currency. The rupee had opened at…
For a “Viksit Bharat” to endure, national success must be measured by the financial resilience of Indian families. (AI image) By Sumit Madan The Union Budget 2026 arrives at a defining juncture of India’s ascent, where progress must be measured not merely by the velocity of our growth, but by the resilience of the nation’s…
US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick made a big statement over why the India-US trade deal is not sealed yet, claiming that it was due to PM Modi not calling Trump.Speaking at the All-In Podcast, hosted by Chamath Palihapitiya, Lutnick said, “Let’s be clear, it’s his deal. He’s the closer. He does the deal. So I…
Prada’s new perfume (Image/Instagram) Italian fashion giant Prada is back in the spotlight, this time with a playful twist on one of India’s most cherished rituals. After its Kolhapuri chappal controversy last year, the brand has launched ‘Infusion de Santal Chai Eau de Parfum’, a unisex “chai”-inspired fragrance with cardamom fusion.The perfume is part of…
The intraday setup favors a sell-on-rise approach in the ₹1,37,800–₹1,38,000 range. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold price rally appears to be losing steam for now, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.Gold February futures on MCX are trading near ₹1,37,800 after a sharp pullback from higher levels. The…
Asian markets climbed on Friday, as traders prepared for key US jobs figures and a potential Supreme Court decision on former President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.Japan’s Nikkei gained over 641 points or 1.26% to 51,758 around 9:45 AM IST. Kospi also traded in green, rising 28 points to reach 4,580. Shenzhen and Shanghai also managed…
Polymarket traders currently give Jesus Christ’s return before the end of 2026 a roughly three percent chance/ AI Illustration Christians have long awaited the Second Coming, a belief grounded in the Gospels themselves. Jesus speaks of his return, but he also issues a caution that has echoed through centuries of theology: “No one knows the…
