India’s oil consumption to surpass all by 2050! 5.4 million to 9.1 million bpd rise predicted; overall world energy share to hit 12%

India’s oil consumption is expected to surpass all other nations by 2050, driven by robust economic growth, accounting for over 12 per cent of global energy usage, according to BP’s chief economist Spencer Dale. As the world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, and fourth-largest LNG importer, India’s oil demand is projected to rise from 5.4…

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Six firms get Sebi nod for IPOs: Lenskart, Wakefit among them; proceeds to fund expansion and brand initiatives and more

Lenskart, Wakefit get Sebi nod for IPOs Lenskart Solutions Ltd and five other companies, including Wakefit Innovations Ltd, have received Sebi’s approval for their initial public offerings (IPOs), according to a recent market regulator update.The regulatory approval was granted to Tenneco Clean Air India, Waterways Leisure Tourism (Cordelia Cruises operator), Shree Ram Twistex, and Lamtuf…

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Dreaming of home in Dubai? Diwali offers beckon Indian buyers; easy payment plans, golden visa add to appeal

Dubai real estate firms are targeting Indian investors during the festive period, offering special Diwali promotions and property exhibitions to attract buyers from primary and secondary cities, as property values in Indian metropolitan areas continue to surge.“Over the last few years, property prices in India have increased significantly, especially for new launches in metro cities…

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No impact of Trump pressure? Russia remains India’s main crude oil supplier; most economical option for Indian refiners

Russia remained the main supplier, delivering about 1.6 million bpd, constituting 34 per cent of total imports. (AI image) Donald Trump-led US government may be pressurising India to curb its crude oil trade with Russia, but Russian oil continues to form the biggest share in India’s crude import basket.India’s imports of Russian crude oil showed…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for October 6, 2025 week – why buy on dips is a good strategy?

Gold prices are extending their impressive rally, briefly breaching the $3,900 mark for the first time. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to maintain their bullish streak in the coming days with any dips offering an opportunity to buy, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial services…

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India, EU trade talks commence today

NEW DELHI: Senior officials of India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) will commence the next round of talks for a proposed free trade agreement today in Brussels to iron out differences on issues for early conclusion of the negotiations, an official said.This will be the 14th round of negotiations between the two sides. Commerce…

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FPIs sell equities worth 23,885 crore in September

NEW DELHI: Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) remained net sellers of Indian equities in September, withdrawing Rs 23,885 crore and taking year-to-date outflow to Rs 1.58 lakh crore. This marks the third consecutive month of withdrawals, following heavy outflows of Rs 34,990 crore in August and Rs 17,700 crore in July, data obtained from depositories showed….

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