Month: October 2025

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Russian oil a roadblock? India likely edges closer to trade deal with US amid tariff talks

India is closing gaps with the United States on long-pending trade issues, with negotiators from both sides reporting “positive” developments, according to a Bloomberg report…

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Trump’s India squeeze may push Russian oil further into the shadows

Donald Trump is putting more pressure on India to slash its Russian oil purchases. This could deprive Moscow of vital revenue, but it will mostly…

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HDFC Bank clocked a net profit growth of 11% YoY in July-September 2025, while ICICI Bank could muster about half of that. (Reuters)
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Why HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank shares are moving in opposing directions after quarterly results| Business News

Shares of HDFC Bank Ltd. and ICICI Bank Ltd. moved in opposing directors after India’s two largest lenders declared their quarterly results. HDFC Bank clocked…

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Gold and silver prices have rallied in India on festive demand and strong global cues around Trump's tariff war. (Bloomberg)
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MCX gold, silver prices rise higher on Diwali after a break over Dhanteras weekend| Business News

Gold and silver prices returned to a rally on Diwali day after a break over the Dhanteras weekend, according to data from the Multi Commodity…

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RBL Bank's stake sale to Emirates NBD is seen as the biggest foreign investment in India's financial services sector. (Livemint)
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RBL Bank surges most in 5 years after biggest stake-sale deal in Indian banking| Business News

Shares of RBL Bank Ltd. jumped to its highest in nearly five years after the private lender struck the biggest stake-sale deal in India’s banking…

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The National Stock Exchange building in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. (Livemint)
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Sensex, Nifty 50 open 0.8% higher on Diwali cheer, bank results| Business News

India’s stock market opened higher today on better-than-expected bank earnings and positive global cues on easing US-China trade tensions. The National Stock Exchange building in…

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Muhurat trasing: A 15-minute pre-open session will occur from 1.30 pm to 1.45 pm on October 21, while the normal trading will begin from 1.45 pm. (PTI file photo)
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What is muhurat trading? Check timing, meaning and other details| Business News

As India gears up to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, the stock market too is set to mark the occasion with the annual Muhurat…

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The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai. (Bloomberg)
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Is stock market open today? When is Muhurat trading taking place? All details inside| Business News

As India celebrates one of its biggest festivals today, Indian stock markets are all set for Diwali-special ‘Muhurat trading’. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building…

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‘Cut Russian oil or continue facing massive tariffs’: Trump issues warning to India

The high-stakes trade standoff between the world’s two largest democracies might intensify as President Donald Trump on Monday publicly issued a stark ultimatum: India will…

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Same-sex Couples Again Question Uneven Tax Law
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Same-sex couples again question uneven tax law

Mumbai: More same-sex couples are knocking on the court’s door to challenge the law that levies tax on the gifts that one partner receives from…

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