Afghanistan–India ties: Kabul invites Indian firms to revive idle mines; industry body calls for caution over key hurdles

Representative image (Picture c Afghanistan has approached India with an offer to reopen and develop its long-idle mining sites, hoping to draw investment and create jobs, but Indian industry leaders say the sector requires careful groundwork before any decisions can be made. After a meeting with an Afghan delegation, Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry…

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Gold outlook: Yellow metal retains shine as global uncertainty fuels record demand; HSBC sees continued strength ahead

Gold is set to remain firmly supported in the months ahead, with HSBC describing the metal as a reliable shield against global volatility. In its Think Future 2026 outlook, the bank said gold continues to benefit from powerful demand both from central banks and retail investors amid persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainty.As per news agency…

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New Labour Codes: Transformative shifts and their implications for India’s workforce and employers

A defining feature of the new framework is the inclusion of gig, platform, and unorganised-sector workers within the social security net. (AI image) By Puneet Gupta India’s labour landscape is undergoing its most significant reform since Independence. The Government has consolidated 29 central labour laws into four comprehensive Labour Codes, the Code on Wages (2019),…

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Stocks to buy: What’s the outlook for Nifty for the week starting November 24? Check list of top stock recommendations

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, the top stock picks for this week are Narayana Hrudayalaya, and Indigo. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the week starting November 24, 2025: Nifty View “When the tide begins to rise…

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Market watch: Asian stocks climb as rate-cut hopes steady markets; crude prices ease on Russia-Ukraine peace signals

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian equities began the week on a firmer footing as expectations for a US interest rate cut lifted sentiment across the region, even as oil prices slipped on progress in Russia-Ukraine peace efforts.Market confidence improved after New York Federal Reserve President John Williams indicated there was still “room for a…

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Wedding splurge fuels consumption surge

When it comes to weddings, most Indians want them to be big, fat and bling. The wedding season is off to a strong start; hotels from Corbett to Bodh Gaya are booked as more Indians choose offbeat locales to tie the knot, shopping of Banarasi sarees, sherwanis, shoes and jewellery is in full swing and…

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