Gold prices rise for 5th day over Middle East tensions
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Gold prices climbed for a fifth straight session in the global markets on Tuesday amid escalating conflict in the Middle East and a spike in energy prices. MCX gold April futures gained 2.53 per cent to Rs 1,66,199 per 10 grams on Monday, while MCX silver May futures eased 0.90 […]
Iran war: Crude steadies after sharp spike amid supply chain crisis
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Crude oil traded about 1 per cent higher on on Tuesday, showing signs of a temporary steading following over 10 per cent surge in previous session amid escalating conflict in West Asia and concerns about supply through the Strait of Hormuz. The US crude futures rose 1.4 per cent to […]
Canada bets big on India’s growth by crucial $2.6 billion Uranium deal
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Recently concluded $2.6 billion uranium supply agreement of Canada with India strengthens Ottawa’s economic ties in the Indo‑Pacific, uses India’s sheer “scale of industrial growth” and helps reduce reliance on US as a single market, a report has said. The report from One World Outlook said the agreement, announced as […]
India can play key role as world’s manufacturing partner: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the world is actively seeking reliable and resilient manufacturing partners and “India has the opportunity to play this role strongly” amid shifting global dynamics. Addressing a post-Budget Webinar, focusing on the theme of “Sustaining and Strengthening Economic Growth”, PM Modi urged stakeholders to […]
HDFC Bank changes UPI ATM withdrawals rule from April 1
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) India’s largest private lender HDFC Bank has said that the UPI-based cash withdrawals will be counted as part of customers’ monthly free ATM transaction limits. The new development will come into effect starting April 1, according to the official statement. In a communication to account holders, the bank stated that […]
Hotel industry in India likely to grow up to 12 pc in FY26: Report
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The domestic hospitality industry is likely to post sustained healthy performance in FY26 as revenues projected to grow 9–12 per cent year-on-year (YoY), a report said on Tuesday. This will be supported by steady domestic leisure travel, MICE activity, weddings and resilient corporate demand, according to the ICRA report. The […]
Indian Railways clears Holi rush on war footing
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Indian Railways continues to maintain enhanced operational preparedness this week with the running of special trains to facilitate safe, smooth, timely and comfortable travel for passengers during the ongoing Holi festive rush across the country, an official statement said on Tuesday. During this period, more than 5.5 million passengers travelled […]
Adani Group’s $100 billion plan for renewable-powered AI data centres seen as game-changer for India
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Mega projects such as the Adani Group’s $100 billion plan to build renewable-powered, AI-ready hyperscale data centres by 2035 have the potential to reshape India’s role in the global AI economy, according to an article published in the Carbon Credits.com news portal. “First and foremost, the scale of investment stands […]
Indian airlines gear up to operate relief flights from Middle East on Tuesday
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Domestic airlines have planned to operate special relief flights from Middle East on Tuesday to facilitate the return of passengers, stranded there due to the growing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran. IndiGo has planned to operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to India on Tuesday, according to the […]
Indian stock markets to remain closed on account of Holi
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) The Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange will remain closed on Tuesday on account of the Holi festival. Trading in equities, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing and interest rate derivatives will be suspended for the day, exchanges said on Tuesday. Commodity derivatives will be closed in the morning […]
