Month: May 2026

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RBI likely to pay record dividend to govt this year

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to pay the highest-ever dividend to the government, providing the Centre with a fiscal cushion…

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Gold imports from Dubai may rise after duty hike: GTRI

The significant increase in the import duty on gold from 6 per cent to 15 per cent may lead to an increase in imports from…

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Jaishankar meets Chilean FM Mackenna; discusses trade diversification, multilateral cooperation

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held a meeting with Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Perez Mackenna and said he was “delighted” to…

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Fuel price pass-through needs monitoring as weather risks also posing pressure on inflation: BoB report

The pass-through of rising fuel prices to consumers needs to be closely monitored as weather-related risks costs could also put upward pressure on inflation in…

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West Asia crisis yet to impact inflation, but fuel prices pass-through to shape outlook: Report

New Delhi, The ongoing tensions in West Asia have not yet significantly impacted India’s retail inflation, but the future trajectory of inflation will depend on…

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In Delhi, gold was priced at  ₹1,62,858 per 10 grams on Wednesday, up from  ₹1,53,520 on May 12 and  ₹1,51,871 on May 7. (File Image/REUTERS)
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Gold rate today: Prices surge after Centre raises customs duty on precious metals; check latest prices in your city

Today Gold Rate: Gold prices surged sharply on Wednesday after the central government increased customs duties on precious metal imports, just days after Prime Minister…

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The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (left) and the Nord CE6 have largely avoided price overlaps. (Official images)
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OnePlus Nord CE6, Nord CE6 Lite and the maturing affordability

There’s a clear trajectory. The first Nord ‘CE’ phone by OnePlus arrived back in 2021, and the price tag at the time was around ₹22,999….

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India-Japan seek to advance coop in critical minerals, semiconductors & ICT

India and Japan have held a key economic security dialogue meeting advancing industrial and technological collaboration in five sectors — critical minerals, semiconductors, ICT including…

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Gold bangles on display at a jewellery store in Delhi. (Reuters)
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Centre raises gold, silver import duties to 15% amid West Asia turmoil

The central government has raised customs duties on imports of precious metals, including gold and silver from 6% to 15%, just days after Prime Minister…

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Indian-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram, carrying 20,400 MT of LPG, berthed at the Kandla Port in Gujarat. (Deendayal Port Authority)
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Centre rolls out $1.5 billion maritime insurance pool

The government on Tuesday launched a $1.5 billion Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) with a sovereign guarantee of $1.4 billion to facilitate continuous maritime insurance…

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