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India has exported its first consignment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Tezpur litchi from Assam to Dubai, marking a milestone in efforts to expand overseas markets for agricultural products from the Northeast, according to the commerce ministry.The one-metric-tonne consignment, exported on June 7, was facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).The…

One important change is that the earlier Contract Labour law has now been subsumed into the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. (AI image) India’s labour market has long relied on people who work through contractors – across factories, offices, logistics hubs, and service roles. Over the years, the legal framework governing contract…

As the world continues to feel the heat of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, India’s refiners have swiftly secured enough crude oil and LPG supplies to last till the upcoming weeks.According to sources cited by Reuters, Indian refiners have built up sufficient crude inventories to meet demand through at least August. On the…

India and UAE are also evaluating multiple storage arrangements, including commercial models. (AI image) India and the UAE are looking to expedite work on building 30 million barrels of strategic oil reserves. The move comes within weeks of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to UAE where MOUs for this were signed. India, the world’s third-largest consumer…

The 152,000 zone is shaping up as a strong resistance area. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing a bearish structure with the downtrend in place. Silver prices are trading cautiously, though with a negative bias, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. MCX Gold…

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday struck an unexpectedly upbeat note on inflation, saying that he “loves” it. The response came after fresh data showed that consumer prices in the United States had risen at their fastest annual pace in more than three years. Responding to a reporter’s question about the latest inflation figures released…

Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: Bank of India, and Gail (India) Ltd have been recommended as buy calls, whereas Bajaj Auto is a sell recommendation by Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President – Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth Management for June 11, 2026. He has also shared his views…

India, world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, has waived excise duty on blended petrol. The exemption covers E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuel blends, which contain varying proportions of motor spirit and ethanol. As per the finance ministry’s notification, these blends consist of 78%, 75%, 73% and 70% motor spirit mixed with 22%, 25%, 27%…

BENGALURU: Rajesh Exports chairman Rajesh Mehta, who is under Sebi’s scanner over allegations that the company inflated its revenues by Rs 15.2 lakh crore between FY21 and FY25, said he does not intend to challenge the regulator’s interim order and is fully cooperating with the investigation.At 4.2%, US inflation logs biggest gain in 3 yearsAt…

NEW DELHI: The government may not immediately mandate a higher level of ethanol blending but leave it to buyers to decide on flex fuel vehicles amid concerns that rushing from E20 to E25 will damage engines of existing vehicles.Most cars and 2-wheelers manufactured between 2012 and March 2023 were designed or certified to be E10-compliant,…