India’s economic ambitions need better gender data
‘If India is serious about closing its gender gap at scale, gender-disaggregated data must become…
Bullion Cues: Gold futures & silver futures could slip more
But, a short-lived recovery is likely
Air India CEO warns of travel demand hit as fuel costs surge, flags possible flight cuts
“Not every customer is willing to pay higher airfares, so there is a limit to how high we can price before demand drops,” Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Air India CEO Campbell Wilson warned airline employees of a possible travel demand squeeze due to the rising cost of…
Refiners in India, elsewhere in Asia look to buy Iranian oil after U.S. waives sanctions
Refiners plan to resume buying Iranian oil while refiners elsewhere in Asia are examining such a move after Washington temporarily removed sanctions to alleviate an energy crunch caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, traders said. Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Refiners plan to resume buying Iranian oil while…
How FDI can transform India’s gold and jewellery export ecosystem
India’s gold and jewellery sector is a storied titan—employing over 4.6 million artisans and contributing nearly 7 per cent to total merchandise exports. Yet, despite this cultural legacy, India’s share in the global fine jewellery market remains modest relative to its craftsmanship depth. The missing catalyst is sustained, strategic Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). FDI in…
Iran war impact: Pesticide industry warns of price rise, spread of fake materials
A farmer sprays pesticides in a watermelon field, in Nagaon. File. | Photo Credit: ANI CropLife India, an umbrella body of various pesticide manufacturers, has warned of about 20-25% increase in the pesticide and crop protection chemicals as an impact of the war in West Asia. They said the increase in prices is driven by…
Price of premium petrol up ₹2 per litre, government says no impact on common man
The government, however, assured that this is limited only to the premium variants and that the prices of the normal grades of petrol and diesel remain unchanged. | Photo Credit: Muthuganesapandy. M In what could be the first sign of cracks due to the fiscal stress brought on by skyrocketing global oil prices, Indian oil-marketing…
As gold prices fall, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi boost jewellery sales in India
The over 10 per cent fall in gold prices over the past month has boosted gold jewellery sales on the occasions of Gudi Padwa and Ugadi on Thursday. The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council estimated that sales were 10 per cent higher compared to last year in terms of value. On Friday, gold…
Rupee crashes 82 paise to settle at 93.71 against U.S. dollar
Image for representational purposes only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee crashed 82 paise, or nearly 1%, to settle at an all-time low of 93.71 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Friday (March 20, 2026), weighed down by persistent foreign fund outflows and a steep rise in crude oil prices amid mounting geopolitical tensions….
Stock markets recover on buying in IT, PSU bank stocks; Sensex climbs 325 points
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty gave up most of their intra-day gains to end nearly 0.5% higher on Friday (March 20, 2026), following intense buying in PSU bank, IT and metal stocks amid concerns over a further spike in fuel-driven inflation. In another volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 325.72 points or 0.44%…
Gold rises ₹1,914 to ₹1.46 lakh/10g as easing geopolitical tensions boost sentiment
Gold prices jumped by ₹1,914 to ₹1.46 lakh per 10 gm in futures trade on Friday, tracking firm global trends amid easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal for April delivery increased by ₹1,914, or 1.32 per cent, to ₹1,46,868 per 10 grams. Analysts said the recovery in…
