Representational image of the logo of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) | Photo Credit: Reuters State-owned explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will continue to buy crude oil from Russia if the prices remain economically viable, chairman and CEO Arun Kumar Singh said on Friday (August 29, 2025). Speaking to reporters after the…
Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: KK MUSTAFAH The carpet industry has urged the central government for a special bailout package for the exporters in this sector, especially in Bhadohi, as a cushion against the impact of 50% tariff imposed by the U.S. All India Carpet Manufacturers Association (AICMA) and the Carpet…
Gold and silver have been the symbols of prosperity, tradition and good fortune in Indian homes for centuries. Though jewellery has been the most popular and widely known form of these metals, a strong change in consumer behaviour is taking place. Coins and bars of silver and gold are not only investment channels but are…
At a time when the Trump tarriffs have raised concerns, Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell said Australia does not support tariffs and the country had already asked the U.S. Government to remove the 10% tariff imposed on Australia. Expressing confidence about overcoming the hurdles in the ongoing CECA (Comprehensive Economic Agreement) negotiations between India…
Mauritius is working with Indian counterparts to institute norms for companies to demonstrate a functioning base and real business activity in the jurisdiction it is said to be operating to avert the country on the eastern coast of Africa from being utilised as a “letterbox or a post-box like-structure” for round tripping of investments, Mauritius’…
The pressure on the rupee and rising gold prices will ripple through domestic markets, dampening consumer sentiment and squeezing small retailers | Photo Credit: K K Mustafah The sharp depreciation in the rupee against the US dollar will keep the gold prices high in the domestic markets reining in jewellery demand during the festival season,…
Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee breached the 88-mark for the first time and closed at an all-time low of 88.19 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Friday (August 29, 2025), registering a sharp decline of 61 paise amid heightened Indo-US trade deal tensions. Forex traders said the rupee is under persistent…
Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Centre’s fiscal deficit increased to 29.9% of the full-year target at the end of July, according to data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on Friday (August 29, 2025). It was at 17.2% of Budget Estimates (BE) of 2024-25 in the…
Today’s Gold Rate in India, August 29, 2025 | Photo Credit: – Gold prices in India saw an increase today (August 29) across all cities. The price for 8 grams of 24-carat gold also rose in all cities compared to yesterday (August 28). Below is a detailed breakdown of gold prices in key cities. Gold…
The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 270.92 points or 0.34% to settle at 79,809.65. During the day, it declined 338.81 points or 0.42% to 79,741.76. File. | Photo Credit: PTI Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell on Friday (August 29, 2025), extending their downward journey to the third day, as investors continued to reel under…
