The Centre has extended the validity of tariff rate quota (TRQ) licences issued for gold imports under the India-UAE free trade agreement, offering relief to importers facing supply disruptions amid the ongoing geopolitical crisis, reported PTI.India allows quota-based duty concessions on gold imports under the TRQ mechanism as part of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement…
MUMBAI: J.P. Morgan has appointed Rahul Badhwar as senior country officer for India, filling a key leadership gap after months without a dedicated head in one of its fastest-growing markets.Badhwar will start in July 2026, be based in Mumbai, and report to Sjoerd Leenart, CEO Asia Pacific. He will also join the Asia Pacific management…
The Centre plans to move a Cabinet note to reduce the proportion of broken rice distributed under the public distribution system (PDS) from 25% to 10% in a bid to ensure a steady supply of feedstock for ethanol production, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Tuesday, as reported PTI.Addressing the All India Distillers’ Association (AIDA)…
US stocks slipped on Tuesday while oil prices resumed their climb, as continuing airstrikes on Iran and fresh missile attacks across the Middle East dampened the optimism that had lifted markets a day earlier.The S&P 500 fell 0.6%, giving back nearly half of its previous session’s gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 363 points,…
MUMBAI: The board of markets regulator Sebi on Monday approved some major changes to the disclosure rules governing the chairman, whole time members (WTMs) and other senior officials of the body. These changes, including public disclosure of their own assets and liabilities, and of their family members, were mostly based on the recommendations of the…
The petroleum sector has urged industry stakeholders to explore ethanol as a clean cooking fuel for households, as part of broader efforts to reduce India’s dependence on imported LPG and expand the biofuel ecosystem.R S Ravi, Director (Downstream) at the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI), raised the proposal while addressing the All India Distillers’…
Top stocks to sell today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Crompton, Hero Moto Corp, and JSW Steel are the top stocks that Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research, Mirae Asset ShareKhan has recommended for selling on March 24, 2026.Crompton: Sell in the range between Rs 235 & Rs 238; Stop Loss: Rs 248; Target: Rs…
Morgan Stanley has an equal weight rating on ITC with the target price at Rs 346. Analysts said the sharp tax increases are unprecedented and are leading to uncertainty. ITC shares are down 25% so far in the year against a 10% loss in sensex. They believe incremental pricing actions and impact on volumes and…
Asian stock markets rose on Tuesday, tracking gains on Wall Street, after US president Donald Trump said Washington had talks with Iran on a possible end to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Investor sentiment improved cautiously following Trump’s remarks about “productive talks” over the past two days aimed at “a complete and total…
State Petroleum and Natural Gas minister Suresh Gopi on Monday said that India’s strategic oil reserves are designed to provide cover for about 9.5 days of supplies during disruptions or price shocks.The announcement comes as global crude oil prices continue to rise amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, raising concerns over supply disruptions…