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China train sets third record in six months
The 1,110-kg test vehicle, developed at Donghu Laboratory, achieved the milestone in its latest trial China has pushed maglev technology into a speed range far beyond conventional high-speed rail, with an experimental train car reaching 800 kmph in only 5.3 seconds on a 1-km test track in Hubei.The 1,110-kg test vehicle, developed at Donghu Laboratory,…
Tata Motors PV profit dips 80% on rising input costs
Higher incentives weighed on profitability, with variable marketing expenses rising to 7.1% from 4.1%. NEW DELHI: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) saw profit collapse in the June quarter as weakness at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and rising input costs overshadowed a sharp expansion in its domestic business.Consolidated net profit fell 80.3% y-o-y to Rs 775…
Commission caps may hit low-value life covers
If commissions drop to the extent that distribution is not viable, industry officials say that sale of credit protection covers may drop. MUMBAI: The insurance regulator Irdai is considering an effort-based commission framework linking distributor payouts to selling and servicing effort, but life insurers fear lower commissions for group and embedded products could shrink coverage…
Will gold price rally now face profit booking? Check August 14, 2026 outlook
Gold’s broader trend remains constructive, but the sharp rally has pushed prices into a crucial resistance. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices have rallied and the precious metal is now likely to see some profit booking, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.MCX Gold October futures are witnessing profit booking…
Your humble dhaniya is no longer free! Coriander prices rise above Rs 200 kg as heavy rains disrupt supply
Coriander harvested around Nashik is usually sent first to cold-storage facilities in Indore before being transported to Delhi. Dhaniya (coriander) and hari mirch (green chilli) have always been seen as the ‘freebies’ that the vendor gives when you buy vegetables. But the once-ordinary bunch of dhaniya patti has transformed from a complimentary add-on to a…
Crude edges higher as US-Iran tensions revive supply concerns
The gains came after both benchmarks fell more than 2% in the previous session (representative image) Oil prices edged higher on Friday as the United States threatened to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, renewing concerns over crude supplies even as weaker demand forecasts and rising US inventories limited gains.Brent crude futures rose 9…
Top stocks to buy today: Stock market recommendations for August 14, 2026
Top stocks to buy today on August 14, 2026 Stock market recommendations: Amara Raja Energy & Mobility, Indian Bank, and Kfin Technologies have been recommended by Hitesh Rathi, Technical Analyst (Equity & Derivatives) at Angel One as the top stocks to buy on August 14, 2026:Buy Amara Raja Energy & Mobility at Rs 945-940; Stop…
India among countries flagged by US over Chinese goods ‘transshipment risks’
The report divided the more than 40 countries into three categories based on their economic relationship with China (representative image) The US has put India among more than 40 countries it says face risks of becoming conduits for Chinese goods seeking to avoid American tariffs, potentially adding another complication to the ongoing trade negotiations between…
Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Gold slips after two-month high as investors book profits; silver also declines
Gold and silver prices remain in focus as investors assess the next move in precious metals after gold’s sharp rally and subsequent pullback. Gold prices fell on Friday as traders locked in profits following bullion’s climb to an over two-month high on Thursday. Spot gold was down 0.5% at $4,330.37 per ounce by 0103 GMT,…
Exports grow at fastest pace in four years
Export of oil products soared 67.6% to $6.9 billion on the back of strong demand from several Asian countries NEW DELHI: India’s goods exports rose at its fastest pace in over four years, rising 19.5% to $44.2 billion in July, while imports were 17.4% higher at $76.2 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $32…