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Central bank board to meet on May 22 amid expectations of record payout
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) board is set to meet on May 22 to consider a potentially record surplus transfer to the government for FY27, with economists estimating the payout in the range of Rs 2.7 lakh crore to Rs 3 lakh crore, ET reported citing people familiar with the matter.The expected surplus transfer,…
Iran war burns a hole in corporate balance sheets
The US-Israeli war with Iran is beginning to hit companies across the world, with businesses already reporting losses of at least $25 billion due to rising oil prices, disrupted trade routes and higher operating costs.Company statements from firms in the United States, Europe and Asia showed that businesses across sectors are struggling with the fallout…
How India’s fuel price rise compares to US, China, Pakistan, UAE & other economies
India has so far raised its petrol and diesel rates by around 4%, much less compared to the double digit hikes seen across major economies. (AI image) Petrol, diesel price hike: The rise of global crude oil prices to above $100 per barrel levels since the start of the US-Iran conflict has sent shockwaves across…
Currency slips to 96.38 against US dollar amid Middle East tensions
Rupee continued its downward journey against the US dollar on Tuesday morning, falling 18 paise to 96.38 in early trade. This comes amid concerns around rising crude oil prices and ongoing Middle East tensions, that dragged down market sentiment.Since the Iran war began in late February, rupee has declined by more than 5%, trimming 2.2%…
Will govt monetise gold held by temples? Centre responds
The government on Tuesday dismissed rumours suggesting that it is planning to monetise gold held by temples and religious institutions across the country. The clarification came after several social media posts and media reports claimed that the Centre was preparing to issue gold bonds to temples in exchange for their gold reserves. Responding to the…
Adani Group stocks rally up to 3%
Separately, the group reached a settlement with the US Treasury Department over civil allegations linked to sanctions violations. Adani group stocks today: After the US Department of Justice withdrew all criminal allegations against billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani, shares of Adani group rallied on Tuesday. Stocks of several Adani Group firms, including…
Gold price prediction today: Why gold prices are unlikely to rise too much – Check May 19, 2026 outlook
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are unlikely to rise too much unless crude oil prices come down for a longer term duration, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan. Source link
Liberty Mutual hikes stake in Indian arm
AI representational image Boston headquartered Liberty Mutual Insurance has increased its stake in its Indian venture Liberty General Insurance to 74% as of May 18, after raising its shareholding from 49% to 55.4% in Sept 2025. The Indian insurance firm had started as a joint venture between Liberty and the Videocon Group.Videocon exited the joint…
‘Bar on board meets applies only to SRTT’
‘Bar on board meets applies only to SRTT’ Reprieve For Tata Trusts: Maharashtra Charity Commissioner Clarifies Order Issued Last WeekThe Maharashtra charity commissioner on Monday clarified that its order freezing board meetings applies only to Sir Ratan Tata Trust and not to other Tata trusts, providing significant relief to the Noel Tata-headed philanthropic group.The clarification…
How much does petrol and diesel cost today? Check rates in your city
Petrol and diesel prices across the country registered another increase on Tuesday, rising by around 90 paise per litre. This marks the second hike in fuel rates in less than a week.Diesel prices have gone up by 91 paise per litre, while petrol has become costlier by 87 paise per litre. The latest revision follows…