India’s silver imports plunge to over three-year low in May, curbs and higher duties hit inflows

India’s silver imports slumped to their lowest level in more than three years in May after the government tightened restrictions on imports of the precious metal and raised duties, according to official data, reported Reuters.Imports fell 87% year-on-year to $75.57 million in May from $566.22 million a year earlier, data compiled by the Ministry of…

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Digital platform for managing wind energy supply chain launched

New Delhi: Minister for new and renewable energy Pralhad Joshi on Monday launched WT-MARUT, the country’s first dedicated digital platform for managing the wind energy supply chain. The portal is expected to strengthen India’s domestic wind manufacturing ecosystem and support the country’s clean energy expansion.The platform will facilitate end-to-end tracking of wind energy components, from…

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India, UK work to resolve issues holding up trade pact implementation, says official

India and the UK are working to resolve outstanding issues that have delayed the implementation of their free trade agreement, with both sides holding discussions to operationalise the pact signed in July last year, PTI reported.Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said an Indian team is already in London to take forward the discussions and ensure that…

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India launches producer price index; wholesale inflation gauge to be phased out in five years

India on Monday released producer price index (PPI) data for goods and services for the first time, paving the way for the gradual replacement of the wholesale price index (WPI), which will be discontinued over the next five years, PTI reported.The move is in line with practices followed by advanced economies and recommendations of the…

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Arvind Panagariya seeks for dedicated privatisation ministry; says govt should revive PSU, bank disinvestment

Former Niti Aayog vice chairman Arvind Panagariya has called for reviving the government’s privatisation agenda for public sector undertakings (PSUs) and public sector banks (PSBs), arguing that disinvestment remains a key pillar of India’s economic reforms.In an interview with PTI, Panagariya also advocated the creation of an independent privatisation ministry to accelerate the government’s disinvestment…

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US-Iran peace deal lifts markets: Asian stocks soar, dollar slides to June 5 low, oil tumbles & gold jumps 2%

Global markets rallied on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a framework agreement to end their conflict, raising hopes of lower energy prices, easing inflation pressures and reduced risks to the global economy.Asian equities surged, the US dollar fell to its weakest level since June 5, and oil prices tumbled more than 4%…

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Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: International gold, silver prices surge on US-Iran peace deal signing hopes

Gold prices advanced 2% on Monday after officials from the United States and Iran announced that they had reached an initial understanding aimed at ending hostilities between the two countries. The development triggered a decline in oil prices and reduced concerns about persistent inflation and elevated interest rates. Spot gold rose 2% to $4,304.11 an…

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Oil prices tumble 4% as Trump announces US-Iran deal, Hormuz reopening; Brent falls below $85

Oil prices fell to their lowest levels since March on Monday after US President Donald Trump declared the Iran deal “complete” and announced the “immediate toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz”, easing fears over disruptions to one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.Brent crude futures dropped $3.58, or 4.1%, to $83.75 a…

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