Higher US LPG imports: Why Indian Oil is looking to acquire 50% stake in very large gas carriers

State-owned fuel retailers in India are expected to increase purchases of US LPG from 2027. India’s largest refiner, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), is planning to acquire a 50% stake in very large gas carriers (VLGCs). The move comes amid preparation to step up imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States, according to…

Read More

South Korea’s Kospi tumbles 6% as SK Hynix slide, AI spending worries trigger chip selloff

A screen shows the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the Korea Exchange in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP Photo) South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index plunged 6% on Wednesday, dragged down by a sharp selloff in chipmakers after SK Hynix reported quarterly earnings that, despite surging nearly sixfold from a year…

Read More

Stock Market Live Updates: BSE Sensex climbs over 800 points; Nifty50 gains 1%

Stock market today: Sensex slips 70 points, Nifty ends flat Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended little changed on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of key global central bank policy meetings this week and amid broad-based weakness across Asian markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 69.86 points (0.09%) to close at 76,765.92. During…

Read More

Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Bullion slips as Fed decision, stronger dollar keep traders cautious

Gold Rate Today: Analysts point to caution ahead of Fed decision Market experts said investor caution remained the dominant theme in bullion markets. Saumil Gandhi, Senior Analyst – Commodities at HDFC Securities, said gold retreated from the previous session’s gains as traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy outcome. Analysts believe that even if the central…

Read More

Public Sector Banks: Bad debt of PSBs at lowest levels in many decades: Government

NEW DELHI: Government on Tuesday said that public sector banks are in good financial health, reporting significant improvement in balance sheets , high levels of profits and bad debt at lowest levels in several decades.“Further, public sector banks have recorded sustained credit growth across different sectors of the economy,” minister of state for finance Pankaj…

Read More

Crude prices climb over 4% as renewed Middle East tensions, inventory draw fuel supply fears

Oil prices rebounded sharply on Wednesday, reversing part of the previous session’s steep decline, as renewed tensions in the Middle East reignited concerns over global crude supplies. Lower US crude inventories and expectations around OPEC+ production policy also lent support to the market.Brent crude climbed 4.41% to $87.80 a barrel, gaining $3.71, while US West…

Read More

Big manufacturing push: How India is aiming to future proof its supply chains from global conflicts

The move comes at a time when the US-Iran conflict has impacted several industries and thrown fresh light on India’s imports-driven supply chain vulnerabilities. Building a deep manufacturing base spread across multiple sectors is emerging as a cornerstone of India’s strategy to future proof itself against supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical disruptions. Reports suggest…

Read More