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A majority of car buyers have used recent GST reductions not to save money but to upgrade to higher-end models and brands, according to a new study. As per news agency PTI, around 80 per cent of buyers surveyed said they used the tax relief to switch to a better model, brand, or premium add-ons…

India is planning to make it mandatory for all liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminals to build an additional 10% storage capacity that the government can access during supply or price disruptions. According to a draft proposal by the oil ministry, this change will amend the registration rules for LNG terminals under the Petroleum and…

According to the International Energy Agency, India purchased 1.9 million barrels per day during the first nine months of 2025. (AI image) Donald Trump sanctions impact: With the US and EU imposing fresh sanctions on Russian oil, Indian oil refiners have stopped any fresh orders of Russian crude. According to a Reuters report, the refiners…

The exchange did not specify a definite schedule for resuming operations. (AI image) MCX trading glitch: The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has been hit by a serious technical disruption on Tuesday, which has resulted in an extended four-hour suspension of trading activities. This interruption has impacted futures contracts trading across essential commodities, particularly gold and…

Gold price prediction: Gold prices are expected to face pressure ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting due to trade deal optimism, though key issues remain unresolved. Analysts suggest accumulating gold on dips, targeting $5,000 by 2026. Silver also shows vulnerability but presents a buying opportunity for the medium to long term. 👉 Visit the Official SleepLean…

Given that Mistry is ineligible to vote regarding his own term renewal, the outcome at SDTT represents a majority decision. Tata Trusts tussle: In a significant development at the Tata Trusts, Mehli Mistry’s position appears uncertain as chairman Noel Tata, vice chairman Venu Srinivasan and trustee Vijay Singh have not approved for extending his term,…

Russian petroleum giant Lukoil announced on Monday evening that it will divest its international operations following US sanctions imposed in connection with Moscow’s actions in Ukraine.“Owing to the introduction of restrictive measures against the company and its subsidiaries by some states, the company announces its intention to sell its international assets,” Lukoil said in a…

Analysts indicate that if Nifty manages to go above 26,100, further upside towards 26,300 and 26,500 is possible in upcoming sessions. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Tuesday. While Nifty50 was near the 26,000 mark, BSE Sensex was above 84,800. At 9:19…

BENGALURU: The median pay for engineering and data professionals in India fell by 40% to $22,000 in 2025 from $36,000 in 2024, a report by payroll and compliance platform Deel and equity management platform Carta showed. In contrast, median compensation for similar roles in the US rose to $150,000 from $122,000 during the same period….

NEW DELHI: Govt has approved seven projects worth Rs 5,532 crore, out of 249 proposals received under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme, electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday. The minister said the production of electronics components from the approved projects is likely to reduce the import bill of around Rs 20,000 crore….