The Indian rupee fell 13 paise to close at an all-time low of 88.81 against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by weak domestic equities and a firm dollar amid global risk-off sentiment, according to market sources.Forex traders said foreign fund outflows amid risk-averse global conditions further dented investor sentiment. However, a drop in crude…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned on Tuesday that the sharp slowdown in US hiring poses increasing risks to the economy, suggesting the central bank may reduce its key interest rate two more times before the year ends.In written remarks ahead of a meeting of the National Association of Business Economics in Philadelphia, Powell noted…
LG IPO performance stands as the most impressive among Indian offerings exceeding one billion dollars since 2021. (AI image) LG Electronics India on Tuesday had a stellar listing on the stock exchanges NSE and BSE, debuting at a whopping premium of 50% above its share price issue. Trading commenced at Rs 1,715 on BSE and…
Wall Street stocks slipped in early trading on Tuesday as trade tensions with China resurfaced, putting pressure on major indices. The S&P 500 fell 1 per cent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 383 points or 0.8 per cent, and the Nasdaq composite shed 1.5 per cent as of 9:57 a.m. Eastern time, AP reported.The…
IT services major Tech Mahindra reported a 4.44 per cent decline in its net profit for the September quarter to Rs 1,194.5 crore, according to a company filing on Tuesday. The post-tax profit was lower than Rs 1,250 crore recorded in the same period last year, but slightly higher than Rs 1,141 crore posted in…
Silver prices soared Rs 6,000 on Tuesday to touch a lifetime high of Rs 1,85,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes), extending their winning streak to the fifth straight session, according to trade data.The white metal had closed at Rs 1,79,000 per kg in the previous session. Traders attributed the sharp rally to strong festive…
JPMorgan is hiring as part of its ambitious $1.5 trillion US “resiliency” plan, CEO Jamie Dimon announced on Monday.The bank is looking for financial specialists in defence, energy, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing to help build an investment team. This team will deploy $10 billion in capital before the bank involves its bankers.“If you think…
Who knew spotting a dirty toilet at a national higjway could help you earn Rs 1,000.While it may sound odd, the news is very much real! With NHAI’s new scheme you can now hit the highway, click a dirty toll toilet, and the money goes straight to your FASTag account.The National Highways Authority of India…
Gold reached a new record high on Tuesday, surpassing $4,100 levels, as investors bet on the US Federal Reserve rate cuts and react to renewed US-China trade tensions. Silver also hit life-time high, benefiting from the same safe-haven demand.Spot gold was up 0.2% at $4,117.72 per ounce at 07:16 GMT, after earlier touching $4,179.48, according…
Cash continues to hold a strong grip on India’s payment landscape, accounting for nearly half of all transactions, even as digital payments surge across the country.A report by Care Edge Ratings found that cash usage in private final consumption expenditure (PFCE) remained at around 50% in Q1FY26. It said that even though digital payments have…
