The Union cabinet on Monday approved the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) until December 2028, with a revised total outlay of Rs 8.69 lakh crore, as the government seeks to shift the rural drinking water programme from infrastructure creation to a service delivery–driven model under JJM 2.0.Under the revised framework, the Centre’s financial…
The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has brought the Strait of Hormuz to the brink of closure, disrupting global oil supplies and forcing Gulf nations like UAE, Iraq and others, to slash production. With storage tanks filling rapidly, analysts warn of the growing risk of a total production shutdown if output is not carefully…
The government has eased foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for countries sharing land borders with India, including China, by amending Press Note 3 of 2020, government sources said on Tuesday, reported news agency PTI.The decision was approved at a Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources added.Under Press Note 3 introduced in…
As tensions in West Asia escalate, some cities are beginning to see disruptions in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders used by restaurants, hotels and food businesses. Industry bodies say the impact is already being felt in cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chennai, where eateries rely heavily on commercial cooking gas for daily operations….
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (local time) warned that the US-Israeli war on Iran has pushed global energy markets into crisis, saying oil flows linked to the Strait of Hormuz could face a complete halt in the coming weeks. He also said Russia remains open to restoring long-term energy cooperation with European nations if…
he US Dollar stands to gain on surging oil prices as the US is energy dependent. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are competing with the strength in dollar amidst the Middle East crisis, says Praveen Singh, Senior Fundamental Research Analyst- Currencies and Commodities at Mirae Asset Sharekhan:Gold Performance: In the week ending…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened in green on Tuesday after a major selloff on Monday amidst US-Iran war and oil price uncertainty. While Nifty50 went above 24,150, BSE Sensex was up over 580 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at24,186.90, up 159 points or 0.66%. BSE…
Market participants are now awaiting the release of the US consumer price index for February, scheduled for Wednesday, as well as the Personal Consumption Expenditures index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, due on Friday. Among other precious metals, spot silver rose 3 per cent to $89.60 per ounce. Platinum gained 1.2 per cent to…
Oil prices relaxed on Tuesday after jumping past the $100-per-barrel mark a day earlier. The pullback came as fears of long-lasting supply disruptions eased slightly, with signs that the Middle East conflict could see some diplomatic movement. As of 0018 GMT, Brent crude futures were down $6.51, or 6.6%, to $92.45 a barrel, while US…
Morgan Stanley maintained an overweight rating on Reliance Industries with a target price of Rs 1,803. Analysts said tight global markets are keeping refining margins higher. The company can process heavy and sour crude which is supportive for the stock. The company also has a diversified crude sourcing process among global refiners which also supports…
