Fertiliser support: Cabinet clears Rs 41,534 crore nutrient-based subsidy for Kharif 2026; DAP price kept unchanged

The Union Cabinet has approved a nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) of Rs 41,534 crore for the Kharif 2026 season, aimed at insulating farmers from global price volatility and ensuring affordable fertiliser availability.The government reiterated its commitment to shield farmers from fluctuations in international fertiliser prices, particularly amid elevated global rates due to Middle East crisis since…

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Gold price today (April 8, 2026): How much 18K, 22K and 24K gold costs in your city? Check prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai & more

Gold prices on Wednesday showed a mixed trend with futures trading higher while retail rates moved both up and down across cities.Data from the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) showed that the June contract rose Rs 3,236, or 2.15%, to Rs 1,53,525 per 10 grams, while the August contract gained Rs 3,498, or 2.29%, to Rs…

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Father cannot escape responsibility by understating income: Delhi High Court reduces maintenance to Rs 25,000 for three children

The High Court undertook a detailed scrutiny of the financial disclosures made by both parties. (AI image) In a detailed and socially grounded ruling, the Delhi High Court has reiterated that a father cannot evade his obligation to maintain his minor children by understating his income or making selective financial disclosures. The Court stressed that…

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Adani group stocks rise up to 13%, add Rs 96,000 crore to market cap; what’s driving the rally?

Adani group stocks surged up to 13% on Wednesday after Gautam Adani moved a US court seeking dismissal of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) civil case. The move has boosted investor sentiment across Adani Group firms.The rally followed a development in a New York federal court, where lawyers representing Gautam Adani said that they…

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Iran-US ceasefire impact: Oil prices drop, Hormuz to see ‘controlled’ movement; global markets surge

Representative image (AI-generated) As the Iran-US ceasefire kicks in, global markets are witnessing a sharp shift across multiple sectors.US President Donald Trump announced a temporary two-week suspension of planned military strikes on Iran, linking the move to Iran’s willingness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and engage in negotiations.Crude prices, which had surged above $100…

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Gold price prediction today: Where is gold headed on April 8, 2026 & in the near-term?

Gold remains in a broad consolidation phase following the recent correction from highs. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices will likely be range-bound in the coming days, says Divya Mandaliya, Commodity Research Analyst, Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers Limited.Gold’s price action over the past week highlights a market increasingly driven by liquidity…

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Stock market today (April 8, 2026): Nifty50 opens above 23,800; BSE Sensex rallies over 2,600 points on US-Iran ceasefire, oil price drop

Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Buoyed by the two week US-Iran ceasefire, stock markets opened in green on Wednesday, rallying strongly ahead of the RBI monetary policy review. While Nifty50 went above 23,800, BSE Sensex rose over 2,600 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 23,878.75, up 755 points or 3.27%….

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