The increased fees for new H-1B visas in the United States are showing consequences, leading organisations to explore alternative visa categories. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s steep H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000 has left Indian techies shocked, but countries like Germany, UK and Canada are capitalizing on the opportunity to pitch their countries…
Asian shares paused their recent rally on Thursday as investors positioned for month- and quarter-end flows, while the Japanese yen weakened to fresh lows against the euro and the Swiss franc surged amid currency market volatility.Oil prices slipped after climbing over 2% overnight to seven-week highs, following a surprise drop in US crude inventories that…
Experts note that currency depreciation and global challenges, including India-US trade negotiations, may restrict market movement. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Thursday. While Nifty50 was above 25,050, BSE Sensex was above 81,700. At 9:20 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,057.50, up…
MCX Gold is currently exhibiting a strong and sustained uptrend, supported by clear technical evidence on the charts. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to continue their strong bullish momentum, and silver too will maintain its stealth trend, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients…
Goldman Sachs upgraded Maruti Suzuki to buy with the target price raised to Rs 18,900. Analysts said the stock price upgrade was to factor in a potential pickup in market for entry level cars post GST cuts and price changes, resumption of new model launches after a gap of 2.5 years with Victoris SUV and…
China will no longer claim benefits available to developing nations at the World Trade Organization, announced Chinese Premier Li Qiang. He is currently in the US to attend the United Nations General Assembly. WTO director general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed the decision on X, calling it “a culmination of many years of hard work” and thanking…
India’s mutual fund industry continues its strong growth trajectory, scaling a fresh peak in August 2025, with assets under management (AUM) touching an all-time high of Rs 75.19 lakh crore — up 12.7% from Rs 66.7 lakh crore a year ago, according to a Franklin Templeton report.Equity-oriented schemes continue to dominate, with AUM at Rs…
The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Wednesday welcomed China’s decision not to seek new special treatment in future WTO negotiations, calling it a step toward a more equitable global trading system.“This is a pivotal moment for the WTO,” said Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, WTO Director-General, news agency AFP reported. “China’s decision reflects a commitment to a more…
US energy secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday urged India to reconsider its imports of Russian oil, saying that the country has plenty of alternative sources. Speaking to ANI, he alleged that buying Russian oil indirectly funds ongoing atrocities in Ukraine, while highlighting the potential for stronger energy and trade cooperation between the US and India.“There…
The GST reform will progressively deliver a positive impact on the Indian economy by enhancing ease of doing business, lowering retail prices and strengthening consumption growth drivers, according to an article in the Reserve Bank of India’s September Bulletin.The bulletin said global uncertainty remained elevated in the wake of US tariffs on major trading partners…
