Silver prices on Wednesday breached the Rs 2 lakh-per-kilogram mark in the national capital for the first time, driven by strong demand in domestic and overseas markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association, PTI reported.The white metal surged Rs 7,300 to hit an all-time high of Rs 2,05,800 per kg, compared with the previous…
The government on Wednesday said it has simplified and streamlined the visa process for Indian companies seeking to bring in foreign professionals, including engineers and technical experts, whose services are required for production-related activities such as machine installation, quality checks, training and plant design.The move is expected to benefit domestic firms that import machinery from…
NEW DELHI: The US administration for children and families (ACF) under the department of health and human services wrote to the governors of 39 states, calling on them to safeguard Social Security benefits meant for children in foster care. In letters sent on Thursday, the ACF flagged concerns alleging that state child welfare agencies are…
HYDERABAD: Cyient Semiconductors, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cyient Ltd, is acquiring over 65% stake in San Jose headquartered power semiconductor player Kinetic Technologies for a total cash consideration of up to $93 million (approx. Rs 846 crore). The transaction, which is subject to customer closing conditions, is expected to be completed by April 30,…
India’s pension regulator has relaxed exit and withdrawal norms under the National Pension System (NPS), giving non-government subscribers greater flexibility over their retirement savings and extending the investment horizon to age 85, PTI reported.Under the revised rules, non-government NPS subscribers will now be allowed to withdraw up to 80% of their accumulated pension wealth at…
US stocks were largely steady in early trade on Wednesday as oil prices rebounded from multi-year lows, with energy stocks lending support after President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers into Venezuela, according to an AP report.The S&P 500 was up 0.1% in early trading, coming off three straight sessions of…
NEW DELHI: The Parliament on Wednesday cleared the new insurance bill that allows 100% FDI. The “Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill” was passed in Rajya Sabha, a day after getting Lok Sabha’s nod. This comes despite several Rajya Sabha opposition members’ demands that it’s referred to a Parliamentary committee fir further scrutiny. The members also…
The mutual fund industry in India reached a milestone in November, with total assets under management rising to Rs 80.80 lakh crore, marking a 18.7 per cent year-over-year growth from Rs 68.08 lakh crore. It added over Rs 12.7 lakh crore to its asset base in the past year, according to Franklin Templeton’s “Mutual Fund…
MUMBAI: Axis Bank and Google Pay on Dec 17 launched the Google Pay Flex Axis Bank Credit Card, billed as India’s first fully digital, UPI-powered co-branded credit card. The card runs on the RuPay network and is the first product under Flex by Google Pay, marking Google’s entry into the co-branded credit card space.The card…
Consumers using CNG for transport and piped natural gas for household cooking are set to see lower fuel bills from January 1, 2026, after the petroleum regulator approved a rationalised pipeline tariff structure aimed at cutting costs, ANI reported.The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has announced a unified tariff framework that will translate…
